[Remote] Senior Lead Cloud Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lumen Technologies provides secure, high-performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads through its expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. The Senior Lead Cloud Engineer will provide expert technical direction across complex systems while leading cloud cost visibility, FinOps automation, cost optimization, access control, project planning, and team mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide visibility into cloud costs
- Establish and enforce tagging standards and cost allocation policies. Ensure all resources are tagged every month
- Automate cost management tasks and integrate FinOps tools into CI/CD pipelines
- Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans
- Define and document best practices and support procedures
- 24 X 7 X 365 cost monitoring
- Mentor / cross-train team members on existing and new technologies
- Generate automating reporting, define and implement policies related to cost optimization
- Carry out special tasks at Management’s direction
- RBAC/ ABAC access based access control and IAM privilege management
Skills
- 5+ years of overall experience and 2+ years as FinOps engineer
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms and pricing models
- Deep understanding of cloud native cost management tools and Flexera One Cloud Cost Optimization
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- FinOps Certified Engineer or similar certification
- Experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles
- May travel for 1-2 times/year for workshops
Benefits
- Work from home position within the US
- Health benefits
- Life benefits
- Voluntary lifestyle benefits
- Other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing
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