34 Alcoa Finance Analyst Jobs Hiring Near You

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Platform Engineer with strong technical and hands-on engineering experience in designing, implementing, and operating secure, scalable Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services. This role focuses on establishing and enforcing platform governance through Azure Policy, RBAC, and standardized resource configurations, ensuring compliance, auditability, and consistency across the environment, while also building enterprise-grade cloud environments and architecting modern cloud-native and distributed applications. In partnership with application teams, the engineer defines scalable, resilient architectures leveraging Azure PaaS capabilities and modern integration patterns, aligned with approved governance frameworks.

The role also supports advanced workloads, including Generative AI (GenAI), by establishing governance controls and designing secure, compliant environments with effective lifecycle management and policy enforcement. This position collaborates closely with security, architecture, and development teams to deliver standardized platforms, reusable solutions, and well-governed engineering practices that enable enterprise modernization.

About the Role:

• Establish and enforce platform governance frameworks across Azure using Azure Policy, RBAC, and standardized resource configurations to ensure compliance, auditability, and consistency at scale.

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade Azure infrastructure, including landing zones, subscription architecture, networking, identity, and connectivity patterns aligned with organizational standards.

• Architect and enable cloud-native and distributed applications in partnership with development teams, leveraging Azure PaaS services, APIs, messaging, and modern integration patterns.

• Develop and support governed environments for Generative AI (GenAI) and other advanced workloads, ensuring secure design, policy enforcement, lifecycle management, and responsible usage of Azure AI services.

• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Bicep, Terraform, PowerShell) to deliver consistent, repeatable, and automated deployments across environments using Azure DevOps.

• Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and diagnostic settings to ensure platform reliability, performance, and operational visibility.

• Collaborate with security, architecture, and application teams to deliver standardized platforms, reusable patterns, and reference architectures that support modernization and scalability.

• Provide technical guidance and consultation to application teams and business stakeholders on cloud architecture, platform capabilities, and governance requirements.

• Ensure compliance with enterprise IT standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, change management, disaster recovery, and security best practices).

• Support cost optimization and financial governance (FinOps) by evaluating cloud usage, right-sizing resources, and aligning platform consumption with budget and sustainability targets.

• Maintain and enhance existing cloud environments, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement of platform services.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture designs, deployment procedures, governance standards, and operational runbooks.

What you can bring to this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience designing and deploying solutions in a cloud computing environment.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in IT systems management.

• Desire to work in a diverse, global, and fast-paced environment.

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including both IaaS and PaaS services, with a focus on designing and operating enterprise-scale cloud environments.

• Proven expertise in cloud platform governance, including Azure Policy, RBAC, management groups, and subscription design, with a strong understanding of compliance and audit requirements.

• Experience architecting and enabling cloud-native and distributed applications, leveraging Azure PaaS services, APIs, messaging, and modern integration patterns.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Bicep, Terraform, and ARM templates, along with scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell) to support repeatable and idempotent deployments.

• Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, and access management, including authentication, authorization, and secure design principles aligned with enterprise standards.

• Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and diagnostic settings.

• Knowledge of cloud governance frameworks and cost optimization practices (FinOps), including resource optimization, cost visibility, and budget management.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment and lifecycle management of infrastructure and applications.

• Experience supporting or enabling advanced workloads, including Generative AI (GenAI), with an understanding of governance, security, and lifecycle management considerations in Azure AI services.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across engineering, security, and application teams to deliver scalable, standardized platform solutions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear technical guidance to stakeholders, application teams, and leadership.

• Broad understanding of infrastructure, application, and operational processes, with experience supporting production environments and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule)

• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA

• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a non-qualified deferred compensation plan

• 12 paid holidays per year.

• 15 days of paid vacation (pro-rated from hire date).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of Hire.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

#LI-TL2

Base Salary: 98,400 - 147,300 USD annuallyTotal rewards packages listed, including base salary and bonus eligibility, applies to US based applicants only. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on a range of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies in conjunction with multiple components of the Employee Total Rewards Package. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters, Alcoa's Technology Center, two smelters, and a calcined coke plant. While some roles are based on-site, Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person's gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.

Application close date is: 25 September 2026, however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.