Senior Cloud Specialist to deliver a FinOps analysis for a large government department

Job Type: Contract
Positions to fill: 1
Start Date: Jan 15, 2024
Job End Date: Oct 31, 2024
Pay Rate: Daily: Negotiable
Job ID: 133687
Location: Ottawa
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Our public sector client requires a Secret Cleared Senior Cloud Specialist to assist with executing and delivering FinOps analysis. The resource will act as a subject matter expert to guide and provide recommendations to drive optimal use of cloud resources.


  • Relevant experience in IT or Finance management, with 3+ years in cloud
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and public cloud concepts
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, and Azure) AND relevant FinOps, or Cloud Financial Management
  • Ability to establish IT cost management strategies, models, processes, and tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal, consultative, and facilitation skills, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience Developing Cloud Funding Model in close partnership with Financial Strategy Branch, Digital Strategy Team, and IT Operations Branch, and solicited support from executive management
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-based services, API development, budgetary meetings, influencing development teams, and working with finance for cloud spend forecasting and anomaly identification.
  • Familiarity with FinOps Principles, Capabilities, and Well Architected Cloud Framework



Must have:

  • Secret Security Clearance
  • Previous experience delivery FinOps Assessments