Senior AWS Cloud Engineer - Cost Optimization Specialist :

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
10% Travel
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

AWS Savings Plans
Reserved Instances
Turbonomic
ParkMyCloud
AWS RDS
Compute Reservations
Azure
optimize data storage
SP
RI
cloud financial governance
Cost Optimization

Job Details

Position: Senior AWS Cloud Engineer - Cost Optimization Specialist

Location: Open to fully remote candidates, if candidate is local to Chicago or NJ they will be hybrid.

Experience: 10+ years required

Candidate must show the DL copy on video at the time of submission

Description:

Position Overview: We are seeking an expert-level Senior AWS Cloud Engineer specializing in comprehensive cost optimization across various services and platforms.

Explore all available options to reduce costs across AWS services, including storage (EC2, EBS, S3), compute, and memory, utilizing AWS Savings Plans (SP) and Reserved Instances (RI).
Develop and execute cost-saving solutions within AWS RDS Reservations and Compute Reservations, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
Leverage Turbonomic and ParkMyCloud to perform comprehensive analyses and drive cost-saving decisions.
Discover and assess unused resources across AWS environments, evaluating them as candidates for decommissioning to enhance cost efficiency.
Implement Intelligent Tiering strategies to optimize data storage costs across AWS services.
Evaluate all cloud services to determine if extended support charges are incurred and develop a strategic plan to address and mitigate these costs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize comprehensive cost management strategies and ensure alignment with financial goals.
Provide expert insights, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making and enhance cloud financial governance.
Stay informed about AWS and Azure (SP & RI) pricing models, savings plans, and industry best practices to continuously improve optimization efforts.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
8+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a proven track record of cost optimization.
Expertise in managing AWS Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, RDS Reservations, and Compute Reservations.
Demonstrable proficiency with Turbonomic, ParkMyCloud, and Intelligent Tiering strategies.
Advanced skills in automation and scripting for comprehensive cloud cost management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to achieve effective cost-saving solutions.
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

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