Systems Specialist, FinOps Engineer

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and long-term disability benefits

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. is seeking a Systems Specialist FinOps Engineer to build our new FinOps practice.

You will design dashboards, analyze IT and cloud spend, and identify actionable cost-saving opportunities while ensuring operational performance. Responsibilities include developing cost transparency dashboards, evaluating infrastructure configurations and vendor contracts, and partnering with engineering, finance, and operations to establish FinOps foundations and

Qualifications

• Dashboards and data visualization experience; Power BI or Tableau required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience analyzing IT infrastructure, cloud usage, and software licensing costs.
• Familiarity with vendor contracts and IT asset management.
• Knowledge of cloud pricing models.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain financial dashboards for IT and cloud spend.
• Analyze datasets to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Evaluate infrastructure configurations and vendor contracts to cut costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to establish FinOps practices.
• Track and forecast expenditures; report insights to leadership.
• Define and track KPIs for infrastructure efficiency and cost control.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Skills

Dashboarding

Data Visualization

Cloud Cost Analysis

IT Infrastructure

Vendor Contracts

IT Asset Mgmt

Cloud Architecture

MS Office

Analytical Skills

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 3 years relevant experience

Associate's Degree + 5 years relevant experience

High School Diploma + 7 years relevant experience

Bachelors in CS, Finance, IT or Data Analytics + 3 years

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and motivated Systems Specialist FinOps Engineer to help establish and drive our new FinOps practice. Initially focused on data analytics, this role will be responsible for creating comprehensive dashboards, analyzing our current IT and cloud infrastructure spending, and identifying actionable cost‑saving opportunities. The ideal candidate will evaluate system configurations and contract constraints to optimize expenditures while maintaining operational performance.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain financial and operational dashboards to provide transparency into IT and cloud spending.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Evaluate current infrastructure configurations and vendor contract constraints, recommending changes to achieve significant cost savings.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to establish foundational FinOps practices and promote a culture of cost‑awareness.
• Track, report, and forecast expenditures, providing regular insights to leadership to inform budget decisions.
• Assist in defining and tracking KPIs related to infrastructure efficiency and cost management.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and three years of relevant experience required. or
• Associate's Degree and five years of relevant experience required. or
• High School Diploma/GED and seven years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. and three years of relevant experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• Proven experience developing dashboards and utilizing data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations, required.
• Experience analyzing IT infrastructure, cloud consumption, and/or software licensing costs, required.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, required.
• Understanding of cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and related pricing models, preferred
• Familiarity with vendor contract structures and IT asset management, preferred.
• Familiarity with on‑premises infrastructure environments (such as virtual machines or hyperconverged infrastructure), preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non‑business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Must be able to participate in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life‑changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long‑Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part‑time job titles.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

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