FinOps Implementation Specialist: Multi-Cloud Cost Optimizer

Hamilton Barnes; Texas; On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/medical benefits

401k plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

A prominent IT services provider in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled IT professional to help enterprise organizations modernize their IT infrastructure. This role involves leading implementation of IBM Cloudability, designing FinOps solutions, and providing client engagement and support. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, certifications in cloud technologies, and project management experience. This competitive position offers a salary range of $125,000 to $145,000 per annum with benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, translating technical concepts into business context.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage engineers and executives effectively.
• Strong project management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of IBM Cloudability for cost visibility and optimization.
• Design scalable FinOps solutions after understanding client needs.
• Engage with clients as the primary technical contact during projects.
• Help clients identify cost-saving opportunities and drive optimization.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for integrations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP)

Azure Fundamentals

AWS Solutions Architect

Azure Administrator

Tools

Python

Bash

Terraform

Job description

Looking to help enterprise organizations modernize their IT infrastructure and drive operational efficiency?

Join a seasoned IT services team delivering storage, server, security, and managed infrastructure solutions for complex enterprise environments. With decades of experience supporting digital transformation initiatives, the team designs, deploys, and optimizes tailored technology solutions that improve performance, streamline operations, and enhance security. As part of this collaborative and hands-on environment, you’ll work on impactful projects that touch hybrid cloud, network storage, and automation, helping clients get the most out of their IT investments.

Ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact on enterprise IT? Apply now.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Implementation & Integration which will drive the end-to-end deployment of IBM Cloudability for multi-cloud cost visibility, allocation, and optimization. This includes integrating data from various public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and, when applicable, configuring Kubecost for Kubernetes cost monitoring.
• Solution Design & Strategy as a trusted advisor to clients by conducting requirements workshops to understand their cloud environments, governance models, and financial needs. Design and architect scalable FinOps solutions, implementing robust tagging and labeling methodologies to enable accurate chargeback and showback reporting.
• Client Engagement & Enablement where you’ll serve as the primary technical point of contact during project delivery. You will empower client teams through hands-on training and mentorship on Cloudability and Kubecost features, administration, and best practices. You will also create clear documentation, including runbooks and operational workflows.
• Optimization & Value Realization in helping clients identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities and drive a culture of continuous optimization. You'll translate usage and efficiency patterns into clear business narratives and recommendations, demonstrating the platform’s value to stakeholders.
• Advanced Technical Support where you will troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to integrations and configurations. You'll stay current with product roadmaps and new features for Cloudability, Kubecost, Turbonmoic, and the broader FinOps landscape to provide ongoing value to clients.

Skills/Must have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into a clear business context.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with both engineers and C-level executives.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or other related FinOps certifications.
2. Azure Fundamentals certified.
3. Cloud Provider Certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, etc.).
4. Automation and scripting skills (Python, Bash, or Terraform).
5. Experience with IT financial management, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Benefits:

• Health/medica
• 401k
• competitive salary

Salary:

• $125,000 - $145,000 per annum