Cloud Cost Optimization & Security Specialist

As a Cloud Cost Optimization & Security Specialist at our organization, your role will involve managing and optimizing cloud expenditures across AWS, Azure, and OCI while ensuring robust cloud security practices. You will collaborate with finance, DevOps, and security teams to align cost optimization strategies with organizational security standards and business goals. **Key Responsibilities:** - Analyze and optimize cloud usage to reduce costs across AWS/Azure/OCI. - Implement cloud cost management strategies such as rightsizing, reserved instances, and savings plans. - Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and corporate policies. - Monitor IAM policies, encryption standards, and access controls. - Collaborate with finance, DevOps, and security teams to align cost and security goals. - Prepare monthly/quarterly reports on cost savings and security posture. **Qualifications Required:** - Hands-on experience with AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or OCI Billing. - Strong knowledge of IAM, encryption (KMS, SSL/TLS), and cloud security standards (CIS, NIST). - Proficiency with tools like Cloud Health or AWS Trusted Advisor. - Good understanding of networking (security groups, firewalls, VPCs). As an additional detail about the company, Opkey is a fast-growing VC-backed continuous end-to-end test automation software company headquartered in Dublin, California, with additional offices in Pittsburgh, NYC, Noida, and Bangalore. Opkey is disrupting the space of ERP transformation testing by developing an AI-powered No Code Testing platform for Enterprise business applications such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, SAP S4Hana, SAP, Workday, Salesforce, and more. Trusted by 250+ enterprise customers, including GAP, Pfizer, and KPMG, Opkey is at the forefront of the test automation market, which is estimated to reach $50 billion by 2026. Preferred Certifications: - AWS Certified Security Specialty / Solutions Architect - Azure Security Engineer Associate - FinOps Foundation Certification Soft Skills: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to explain technical findings to business stakeholders. - Good documentation and presentation skills.,