Senior Platform Engineer - Cloud Native Engineering (Azure FinOps)

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for

current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert with hands-on

experience in cloud technologies, tools, and methodologies, with a particular

focus on Microsoft Azure. This role is suited for an experienced Senior Platform

Engineer with deep expertise in Cloud FinOps, especially in Azure cost

optimization and billing administration. The engineer will serve as the sole

FinOps expert within the Cloud Native Engineering group and will be responsible

for driving financial accountability and efficiency across cloud operations.

Cloud Native Engineering fosters a collaborative environment and is building a

best-in-class cloud platform that supports scalable, secure, and cost-effective

solutions across the enterprise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Lead FinOps strategy and execution for Azure cloud, including cost

forecasting, budgeting, and optimization.

* Own and manage Azure billing administration tasks such as reservation

purchases, compute savings plans, and cost allocation.

* Develop and maintain tooling and dashboards to monitor cloud spend and

identify savings opportunities.

* Collaborate with engineering, finance, and procurement teams across

geographies to align cloud usage with business goals.

* Provide guidance and training to teams on cloud cost management best

practices.

* Analyze usage patterns and recommend architectural changes to improve cost

efficiency.

* Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory

requirements.

* Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, including automation,

infrastructure as code, and cloud governance.

* Actively participate in Cloud Native Engineering’s roadmap planning and

execution.

* Manage relationships with cloud vendors, including Microsoft and third-party

FinOps tooling providers, to ensure optimal service delivery, contract

alignment, and cost efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a

related field.

* 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 3 years focused on

Azure FinOps or cloud cost management.

* Proven experience managing Azure rate optimization techniques including

reservations, savings plans, and cost analysis.

* Strong understanding of Azure services, pricing models, and usage

optimization techniques including but not limited to right-sizing, automated

decommissioning, and automated shutdowns.

* Experience with Azure Cost Management + Billing, Azure Advisor, and

third-party FinOps tools.

* Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as ARM templates, Bicep,

or Terraform.

* Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and

non-technical teams.

* Ability to work independently and drive initiatives as the sole FinOps

expert.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications

* FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification.

* Experience in financial operations within large-scale enterprise cloud

environments.

* Knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and Identity

Governance.

* Expertise with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.

* Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud governance

frameworks.

* Exposure to data platforms such as Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Microsoft

Fabric.

Additional Information

Hours:

* Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations:

* 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

* 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526

* 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

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experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and

fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay

and generous benefits and perks.

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