About Aligned Technology Group (Aligned TG)
Aligned TG empowers organizations to harness the full potential of AWS cloud technologies, driving secure, scalable, and sustainable business outcomes. We approach every challenge with grit, embracing a results-driven mindset to ensure our clients achieve their goals. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled cloud advisory, engineering, financial management, and security services while continuously learning and innovating to stay ahead of industry advancements. Guided by a culture of collaboration and humility—where being "Team AWSome" means leaving egos at the door—we tailor our services to meet the unique needs of technology-enabled startups, mid-market, and enterprise clients. With a focus on execution, agility, and excellence, we are the trusted partner businesses rely on to navigate the complexities of cloud modernization and achieve their strategic objectives.
Position Overview
Aligned Technology Group is seeking a FinOps Engineer / Cloud Financial Analyst to help customers optimize and govern their AWS cloud spend. This role combines technical AWS expertise with financial analysis to identify cost savings opportunities, implement cloud financial management best practices, and drive operational efficiency across complex AWS environments.
Responsibilities
Identify and implement AWS cost optimization opportunities, including rightsizing, Reserved Instances, and Savings Plans
Establish and enforce cloud cost allocation and tagging strategies
Configure cost anomaly detection, alerting, and reporting capabilities
Analyze recommendations from AWS Trusted Advisor and AWS Cost Optimization Hub
Deliver monthly cost optimization reports and executive recommendations
Educate customer teams on FinOps best practices and cloud financial management
Support implementation of FinOps Foundation frameworks and standards
Collaborate with engineering and finance teams to improve cloud governance
Qualifications
3+ years of AWS cloud operations, FinOps, or cloud financial management experience
Strong understanding of AWS billing, Cost Explorer, CUR, Savings Plans, and Reserved Instances
Experience with cloud cost optimization and governance programs
Knowledge of AWS Organizations and multi-account environments
Excellent analytical and communication skills
FinOps Certified Practitioner preferred
AWS certification preferred