Remote DevOps Engineer (AWS Optimization)

Job Description Our client is seeking a highly technical, hands-on DevOps Engineer to lead AWS cloud cost optimization initiatives across a multi-account environment. This individual will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and executing infrastructure changes that drive a targeted 20-23% reduction in AWS spend. The ideal candidate has a strong background in AWS infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud cost optimization. This is an execution-focused role where the engineer will not only identify savings opportunities but will also implement the changes directly through Pulumi and existing GitHub/GitLab repositories. Key Responsibilities

• Analyze AWS infrastructure across 21 AWS accounts to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Focus optimization efforts on the highest-cost services, including:

o EC2 Instances o Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) resources o Containers o Load Balancers • Assess legacy applications and infrastructure to identify: o Unused or underutilized resources o Oversized EC2 instances o Idle environments that can be shut down or scheduled o Legacy workloads that can be consolidated, rightsized, or decommissioned

• Execute infrastructure changes to achieve a targeted 20-23% reduction in AWS operational spend.
• Implement changes using Pulumi and manage infrastructure code within GitHub/GitLab repositories.
• Modify existing IaC configurations and deploy approved optimization initiatives.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure cost reductions do not negatively impact performance, security, or availability.
• Track and validate realized savings from optimization efforts.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements 5+ years of DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering experience.

• Strong hands-on AWS experience supporting production environments.
• Proven track record reducing AWS cloud spend through infrastructure optimization.
• Deep understanding of EC2 cost management, rightsizing, instance scheduling, reservations/savings plans, and resource utilization analysis.
• Strong experience with Pulumi.
• Experience managing and editing infrastructure code stored in GitHub and/or GitLab.
• Ability to independently identify opportunities, develop solutions, and implement changes with minimal oversight. Insight Global