FinOps Cloud Engineer | Active Secret clearance

Transform technology into opportunity as a FinOps Cloud Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

The United States Marine Corps Business Operations Support Services (MCBOSS) program delivers enterprise‑level cloud services and automated infrastructure capabilities in support of the broader mission of the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Digital (PEO Digital). PEO Digital provides comprehensive planning, analysis, engineering, testing, and operational support as it delivers modern digital capabilities to the United States Department of the Navy. Within this mission, the Engineering function plays a key role in enabling the effective acquisition, development, and sustainment of cloud‑based solutions that meet mission objectives and support warfighter operations.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a FinOps Cloud Engineer, you will collaborate with engineering and operations teams to design, optimize, and manage cloud and automation capabilities that enable reliable, secure, and cost‑efficient mission systems. You will help ensure these environments operate effectively at scale and continue to meet evolving operational requirements. Duties supporting the MCBOSS FinOps mission include but are not limited to:

• Manage and administer Cloudability (Apptio) or other FedRAMP‑authorized FinOps SaaS platforms to monitor, allocate, and optimize USMC cloud spend.
• Integrate, configure, and sustain FinOps tooling, including tagging strategies, data ingestion, governance policy development, and troubleshooting.
• Provide Cloud Brokerage support by transitioning FinOps accounts, data, and capabilities across contract vehicles with no service disruption.
• Develop cloud financial visibility through reporting, forecasting, anomaly detection, rightsizing analysis, and cost‑optimization recommendations.
• Support cloud account lifecycle operations, including automation of account bootstrapping using AWS Account Vending Machine and implementation of service control/tagging policies.
• Support application and cloud environment assessments for industry best practices, providing optimization recommendations and transition planning.
• Collaborate with CSPs to validate billing and invoicing, maintain compliance, and identify opportunities for financial efficiency.
• Contribute to broader PEO Digital initiatives by providing engineering integration assistance.
• Develop and evolve training and documentation related to FinOps practices, cloud optimization, and cost‑management strategies for business continuity.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The FinOps Cloud Engineer must have:

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance required.
• Required Experience: 8+ years of Cloud related experience
• 5 years of technical experience in support of Cloud based applications or infrastructure projects. Experience may be achieved simultaneously.
• Hands‑on experience with FinOps practices, including cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or financial governance for cloud environments.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical, financial, and operational data in decision‑making.
• Strong understanding of cost‑optimization principles within cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross‑functional technical teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Required Certification: Qualifying certification to meet DoW IAT level II. (CompTIA Security+ CE)
• Education: Master’s Degree / Bachelor’s of Science Degree
• Work Location: Remote
• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Cloudability (or similar cloud financial‑management platforms) to support cost reporting, optimization, and resource analysis.
• Experience developing or supporting automated infrastructure provisioning.
• Background supporting Department of Defense programs or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience contributing to process automation, monitoring, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Additional certifications related to security, cloud, or specific software.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.