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CYNET SYSTEMS

FinOps AWS CloudOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$82 - $87/hr

Experience with SRE principles and transformation. * Solid understanding of Software coding techniques and experience with full spectrum of Software engineering (Build, Integration, Test, Releasing ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Cloud Certification such as AWS Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS CloudOps Engineer - Associate Certification * CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CCNA-Security, SSCP, CISSP, or DoD compliance IAT II or ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Cloud Certification such as AWS Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS CloudOps Engineer - Associate Certification * CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CCNA-Security, SSCP, CISSP, or DoD compliance IAT II or ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$62K - $141K/yr

Cloud Certification such as AWS Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS CloudOps Engineer - Associate Certification * CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CCNA-Security, SSCP, CISSP, or DoD compliance IAT II or ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Cloud Certification such as AWS Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS CloudOps Engineer - Associate Certification * CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CCNA-Security, SSCP, CISSP, or DoD compliance IAT II or ...

BAE Systems

IT Sys Arch Sr Prin

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$132K - $226K/yr

Azure or AWS Certifications including Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer, AWS Solution Architect Professional, AWS CloudOps Engineer, AWS Developer or ...

StratasCorp

Solution Architect

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate This position supports work located in Chesapeake, VA. Some travel to that area may be required. The anticipated salary range for this role is $170,000 to ...

Pegasystems, Inc.

Cloud Security Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$86.70 - $129.60/hr

Engineering & Cloud Location: US - Virginia - Sterling Meet Our Team: This team is part of Pega ... accounts (CloudOps, Jenkins, deployment pipelines) * Build and maintain entitlement automation ...

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Icertis

Software Engineer - Gov Cloud

Reston, VA · On-site

$100K - $170K/yr

Icertis is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Operations to support and scale its US Government Cloud Operations (USGov CloudOps) platform within Microsoft Azure Government. This role is ...

Icertis

Software Engineer - Gov Cloud

Reston, VA · On-site

$100K - $170K/yr

Icertis is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Operations to support and scale its US Government Cloud Operations (USGov CloudOps) platform within Microsoft Azure Government. This role is ...

Icertis

Software Engineer - Gov Cloud

Reston, VA · On-site

$100K - $170K/yr

Icertis is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Operations to support and scale its US Government Cloud Operations (USGov CloudOps) platform within Microsoft Azure Government. This role is ...

McKesson

Software Engineering Specialist

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

Lead problem management with data-driven analysis and long-term remediation . SRE, Observability ... Collaborate with CloudOps, Platform, Network, Security, and DBA teams to enhance system reliability.

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How much do cloudops engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for cloudops engineer in Virginia is $114,871.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,300.00 and $150,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Cloudops engineer do?

A Cloudops engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. They often work with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, using tools such as Terraform or Kubernetes, and may require knowledge of scripting and automation to optimize cloud operations.

Are cloudops engineers still in demand?

CloudOps engineers are currently in high demand due to the increasing adoption of cloud computing and the need for managing cloud infrastructure efficiently. Skills in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with automation tools and scripting, enhance job prospects in this field.

What is the difference between Cloudops Engineer vs DevOps Engineer?

AspectCloudops EngineerDevOps Engineer
CredentialsCloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP), Linux, scriptingDevOps tools, CI/CD, scripting, cloud knowledge
Work EnvironmentCloud platforms, infrastructure management, cloud servicesDevelopment pipelines, automation, collaboration between development and operations
Industry UsageCloud service providers, SaaS companies, enterprises adopting cloudSoftware development companies, tech startups, organizations implementing CI/CD

While both roles focus on infrastructure and automation, Cloudops Engineers primarily manage cloud environments and services, whereas DevOps Engineers focus on integrating development and operations through automation and continuous delivery. The roles often overlap but differ in their core focus areas and tools used.

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Infographic showing various Cloudops Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,871 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Lead AWS FinOps + CloudOps Engineer - Cost Optimization

System One

Reston, VA • On-site

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Lead AWS CloudOps / FinOps Engineer (Cost Optimization)

? Location: Remote (U.S.) | Hybrid option available in Reston, VA for local candidates
? Contract Length: 9 Months (Strong possibility of extension based on project needs)
? Employment Type: Contract

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Lead AWS CloudOps / FinOps Engineer to join a major cloud transformation initiative supporting enterprise-scale AWS environments. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on cloud financial management, cost optimization, operational excellence, automation, and cloud engineering best practices.

You will partner with Platform Engineering, Finance, Product, Architecture, and Application teams to drive cloud cost transparency, governance, forecasting, reporting, and optimization while ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient AWS infrastructure.

This role is ideal for a hands-on cloud engineering leader who enjoys combining deep AWS expertise with FinOps strategy to deliver measurable business value.

What You''ll DoAWS Cloud Operations & Engineering
  • Design, implement, and support enterprise AWS cloud solutions and operational frameworks.
  • Manage and optimize AWS services including EC2, EKS, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, ELB, Direct Connect, and related services.
  • Lead infrastructure automation initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, Python, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
  • Support system administration, patching, upgrades, disaster recovery planning, and capacity management.
  • Drive reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency across cloud environments.
FinOps & Cost Optimization
  • Build and maintain cloud cost reporting, dashboards, forecasting models, and executive summaries.
  • Analyze cloud spending trends, usage patterns, budget variances, and optimization opportunities.
  • Identify and eliminate waste, including:
    • Idle resources
    • Oversized instances
    • Orphaned storage
    • Unattached IPs
    • Unused commitments
    • Inefficient storage tiers
  • Implement and support tagging standards, allocation models, cost accountability, and governance policies.
  • Partner with engineering teams to improve cost visibility and financial accountability.
  • Support showback/chargeback models across business units.
  • Utilize tools such as:
    • AWS Cost Explorer
    • Cost & Usage Reports (CUR)
    • AWS Budgets
    • Cost Anomaly Detection
    • Apptio Cloudability (or equivalent)
Leadership & Transformation
  • Lead cloud modernization and transformation initiatives.
  • Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence across teams.
  • Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and cloud financial insights to both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Champion Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and cloud-native best practices.
  • Provide strategic recommendations balancing cost, performance, reliability, and scalability.
Required QualificationsExperience
  • 10+ years of overall IT experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on AWS cloud engineering experience.
  • 2+ years of FinOps, cloud cost optimization, or cloud financial management experience.
  • Proven experience leading cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
  • Strong systems engineering, operations, and cloud infrastructure background.
Technical Skills
  • Deep expertise with AWS services, including:
    • EC2
    • S3
    • EBS/EFS
    • IAM
    • Lambda
    • VPC
    • CloudWatch
    • CloudTrail
    • EKS
    • Networking and Direct Connect
  • Strong Infrastructure-as-Code experience using:
    • Terraform
    • AWS CloudFormation
    • Ansible
  • Strong scripting/programming skills in Python.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Artifactory, Nexus, ArgoCD, Jira, Maven, Bamboo, or similar tools.
  • Strong reporting and analytics experience using:
    • Power BI
    • Excel
    • SQL
    • AWS QuickSight
FinOps Expertise
  • Experience with Apptio Cloudability or similar cloud cost management platforms.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Cloud cost allocation
    • Chargeback/showback models
    • Budget forecasting
    • Cost governance
    • Cost anomaly detection
    • Resource rightsizing
    • Savings Plans
    • Reserved Instances
    • Autoscaling
    • Storage lifecycle optimization
  • Knowledge of FinOps best practices and FOCUS (FinOps Open Cost & Usage Specification) preferred.
Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or other AWS certifications.
  • FinOps Certified Practitioner certification.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, ECS, or containerized environments.
  • Exposure to AI/ML solutions and AWS-native AI services.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Knowledge of enterprise observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, AppDynamics, Jaeger, or similar platforms.
If you are a hands-on AWS CloudOps leader with strong FinOps expertise and a passion for driving cloud efficiency and business value, we''d love to hear from you.

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