FinOps Cloud Engineer

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!

Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeem, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $25 billion by 2027.

This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it!

About The Role

As our first FinOps Cloud Engineer, you will take ownership of our cloud cost management strategy while lead optimization initiatives aligned with our SaaS business goals.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams— spanning SRE, DevOps and Engineering —to monitor and analyze our multi-cloud environments, deliver actionable insights, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising service performance or reliability.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical proficiency and analytical expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership:
• Take full ownership of the cloud cost management strategy.
• Lead the FinOps domain at a technical level within the company.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, SRE and Engineering) to gather data and insights that drive effective cost management strategies.
• Educate internal teams on cloud cost factors and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.

• Financial & Technical Analysis:
• Analyze cloud usage and financial data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Build dashboards and reports that track cloud spending trends, highlight anomalies, and inform strategic decisions.
• Implement real-time monitoring and alerts to detect cost anomalies.
• Generate business insights and forecast future cloud expenses.

• Continuous Improvement:
• Regularly assess and refine cost governance policies.
• Evaluate pricing models, discount programs, and cloud provider cost-saving opportunities to ensure maximize return on investment.
  

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a DevOps/FinOps Engineer (or similar role), specifically within an AWS environment managing cloud costs for a SaaS company.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS cloud services, pricing models, and cost optimization strategies.
• Proven track record in managing cloud costs and executing cost optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud cost management tools - CloudHealth, Anodot, FinOut, or similar
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to operate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Self-driven, independent learner who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Go, bash, etc.).