Cloud Governance Analyst

Cloud Governance Analyst
12-month Contract
Remote Working
400 - 650, Inside IR35

ECS Resource Group is currently working with a leading technology organisation to assist with the search for a Cloud Governance Analyst. This role plays a pivotal part in overseeing cloud governance while ensuring cost efficiency and financial accountability across cloud platforms.

As a Cloud Governance Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Working with key stakeholders to take charge of the cloud governance strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities within the cloud environment and supporting mitigation measures.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and internal teams to establish SLAs and KPIs that strengthen governance, security posture, and operational efficiency of cloud environments.
• Partnering with FinOps to implement effective cost controls, support cloud cost optimisation initiatives, and enable visibility of cloud spending across teams.
• Ensuring strict adherence to established cloud standards, principles, and best practices.
• Establishing cloud training programs to ensure technologies are being used efficiently and cost-effectively.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong understanding of cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment types (public, private, hybrid).
• Strong understanding of cloud fundamentals across Azure and AWS.
• Expertise in cloud governance, including risk assessment, mitigation, auditing, and compliance.
• Experience with cloud governance frameworks, policies, and standards for resource management.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, cost tracking, and reporting tools.
• Understanding of FinOps principles and experience supporting cloud cost optimisation, budgeting, and efficiency initiatives.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or CCSP certification (highly desirable).

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.