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MultiCloud Engineer, Google Cloud

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$54.50 - $72.75/hr

... FinOps tools. * Maintain documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. * Trains and mentors more junior staff on processes and releases. Troubleshoots and resolves ...

MultiCloud Engineer, Google Cloud

Charlotte, NC

$54.50 - $72.75/hr

... FinOps tools. * Maintain documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. * Trains and mentors more junior staff on processes and releases. Troubleshoots and resolves ...

GCP Cloud Architect

Tarrytown, NY · On-site

$68.75 - $87.50/hr

Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers in best practices and design patterns ... Understanding of FinOps and cost optimization practices * Prior experience in highly regulated ...

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MultiCloud Engineer, Google Cloud

Wayne, PA

$50.50 - $67.50/hr

... FinOps tools. * Maintain documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. * Trains and mentors more junior staff on processes and releases. Troubleshoots and resolves ...

Cloud Architect

Sleepy Hollow, NY · On-site

$68.75 - $87.50/hr

Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers in best practices and design patterns ... Understanding of FinOps and cost optimization practices * Prior experience in highly regulated ...

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MuleSoft Developer

$51.50 - $68.25/hr

... junior engineers. The successful candidate brings strong engineering discipline, a clear ... Familiarity with FinOps and integration cost management. * Experience implementing zero-trust API ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

Columbia, SC · On-site

$63 - $68/hr

... FinOps experience. * Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Services and Hybrid Cloud Architectures. Skills: * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to mentor junior engineers.

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Drive reliability, performance, and cost optimization improvements using FinOps principles ... Mentor and guide junior engineers; resolve complex issues escalated by the team Qualifications:

Drive reliability, performance, and cost optimization improvements using FinOps principles ... Mentor and guide junior engineers; resolve complex issues escalated by the team Qualifications:

Drive reliability, performance, and cost optimization improvements using FinOps principles ... Mentor and guide junior engineers; resolve complex issues escalated by the team Qualifications:

GCP Cloud Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$51.50 - $68.75/hr

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and ... Exposure to FinOps, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization. Required Licensing or ...

Mentor junior engineers and drive DevOps and SRE best practices across teams. Required ... Knowledge of FinOps, cost optimization, and security best practices. * Familiarity with service ...

Cloud Platform Engineer (AWS)

Spring, TX · On-site

$47.25 - $63/hr

Background & Experience * 5-8 years in AWS Cloud Engineering (more than junior, less than principal ... Knows cost optimization and cloud financial management (FinOps mindset). * Personality & Work Style

Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site

$53.50 - $71.50/hr

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and ... Exposure to FinOps, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization. Required Licensing or ...

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How much do junior finops jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior finops in the United States is $26.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior FinOps, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior FinOps, you need foundational knowledge of financial operations, cloud cost management, and basic accounting or finance principles, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), cost analysis tools, and Excel or data visualization systems is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you identify cost-saving opportunities and work collaboratively across teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for optimizing cloud spend and supporting efficient financial operations in modern, tech-driven organizations.

What are some common challenges Junior FinOps professionals face when managing cloud costs, and how can they address them?

Junior FinOps professionals often encounter challenges such as understanding complex cloud billing structures, tracking usage across multiple teams, and identifying waste or unused resources. To address these, it's important to develop a strong grasp of cloud cost management tools, regularly review spending reports, and collaborate closely with engineering and finance teams to align budgets and priorities. Proactively communicating findings and suggesting optimizations can help you build credibility and contribute to cost-saving initiatives early in your career.

What are Junior FinOps roles?

Junior FinOps roles are entry-level positions focused on helping organizations manage their cloud financial operations. Individuals in these roles assist with tracking cloud spending, analyzing usage data, and supporting cost optimization efforts. They often work with finance, engineering, and operations teams to ensure efficient use of cloud resources while maintaining budgets. Junior FinOps professionals typically gain foundational experience in cloud cost management tools, reporting, and financial analysis.
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MultiCloud Engineer, Google Cloud

MultiCloud Engineer, Google Cloud

Vanguard Group

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$54.50 - $72.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Vanguard rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 60 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 146 rated financial services


Job description

Details:
In this Role you will:
  • Design and Implement GCP infrastructure solutions, IAAS, PAAS, SAAS components.
  • Automate Cloud Platform infrastructure provisioning using tools Terraform and CICD Pipeline.
  • Manage and monitor GCP resources using Cloud Monitor, Cloud Logging, and Application Insights. along with alerting, reporting and dashboarding.
  • Design, Deploy and Support GCP cloud native components such as GCP Landing Zones, Organizations/Projects, Availability Zones, Storage, Serverless, Network Security Groups, VPC, Cloud Interconnects, Load Balancers, Containerization, Backups, Patching, etc.
  • Implement and maintain security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network security groups (NSGs), and Policy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud solutions and services and integrate MultiCloud services into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
  • Optimize Cloud resource usage and manage cost through Cost Management and budgeting FinOps tools.
  • Maintain documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
  • Trains and mentors more junior staff on processes and releases. Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues elevated from staff. Provides guidance and consultation as required.

What it takes to be successful:
  • To be successful in this role, you should be able to collaborate well with security, architects, platform Engineers, developers and other delivery team members to implement and maintain cloud-based solutions in accordance with architecture guidelines and company security policies.
  • Experience in GCP Cloud Core networking, Security, AI services
  • DevOps/ Infrastructure as Code: Hands on Infrastructure-as-Code technologies such as Terraform/ Atmos. Hands on CICD principles and tools such as Github
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and work in a collaborative development environment as part of a team.
  • Security & Compliance: Knowledge of cloud security best practices, Identity & Access Management, and policy enforcement.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Intricate knowledge of IT infrastructure and workflows: hardware, OS, networking.

Responsibilities:
  • Designs, implements, and deploys cloud platforms to support and meet business needs. Identifies, recommends, and implements opportunities for improvement and performance issue solutions.
  • Provides advanced level technical support and ensures reliable operation of cloud production. Troubleshoot software systems on multiple cloud computing platforms and system integration into existing cloud computing platforms. Maintains comprehensive technical knowledge of software and infrastructure platforms.
  • Develop technical standards. Tests and evaluates IT vendor products. Reviews configuration parameters to optimize system performance and maximize operation uptime
  • Elevates code into the development, test, and cloud production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
  • Learns and understands client area business functions and requirements. Determines the appropriate technical tool to address the client's business needs.
  • Trains and mentors more junior staff on processes and releases. Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues elevated from staff. Provides guidance and consultation as required. Updates, writes, and maintains documentation for the department.
  • Administer system activities. Writes the technical portion of assigned deliverables. Performs systems analysis, including system requirements analysis and definition, and logical design.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Plans and implements new technologies and major releases for the most critical enterprise-wide IT cloud platform projects. Designs, implements, and deploys cloud computing systems to support and meet business needs. Identifies, recommends, and implements opportunities for improvement and performance issue solutions.
  • Provides expert level technical support and ensures reliable operation of cloud production. Diagnoses and troubleshoots the most complex issues for cloud computing systems on multiple platforms. Maintains comprehensive technical knowledge of software and infrastructure platforms.
  • Develops technical standards. Tests and evaluates IT vendor products. Reviews configuration parameters to optimize system performance and maximize operation uptime
  • Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
  • Learns and understands client area business functions and requirements. Determines the appropriate technical tool to address the client's business needs.
  • Trains and mentors more junior staff on processes and technologies. Troubleshoots and resolves the most complex issues elevated from staff. Provides guidance and consultation as required. Updates, writes, and maintains documentation for the department.
  • Administers system activities. Writes the technical portion of assigned deliverables. Performs systems analysis, including system requirements analysis and definition, and logical design.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of eight years related work experience.
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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