FinOps Engineer Cloud Financial Analyst Remote Contract Opportunity FastWater Staffing

FinOps Engineer / Cloud Financial Analyst **** Location: Fully Remote ( Maryland, U.S.) Type: Contract Start: Immediate Compensation: TBD — based on skills and experience Important Screening Requirements This position requires eligibility to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. (Green Card holder) Candidates must be willing to undergo fingerprinting and a government background investigation (CJIS-type clearance process). About the Role We are seeking a FinOps Engineer / Cloud Financial Analyst with strong AWS cost-optimization expertise. This is a technical cloud-focused role designed for professionals with engineering or cloud operations backgrounds rather than traditional finance experience. Key Responsibilities Drive AWS cost optimization initiatives across cloud environments Perform resource rightsizing and utilization analysis Manage Reserved Instances (RIs) and Savings Plans strategies Implement cost allocation and tagging frameworks Monitor AWS Cost Anomaly Detection alerts Utilize AWS Trusted Advisor and Cost Optimization Hub recommendations Analyze AWS Cost and Usage Reports (CUR) Support AWS Organizations and multi-account cost governance Required Qualifications 3+ years of AWS cloud operations, cloud engineering, or FinOps experience Hands-on experience with AWS cost management and optimization tools Strong understanding of AWS Organizations and multi-account environments Experience with cost reporting, allocation, and governance best practices Preferred Qualifications FinOps Certified Practitioner certification AWS certification(s) Background in cloud engineering, EECS, Electrical Engineering, or related technical disciplines #J-18808-Ljbffr HIKINEX