Cloud Solutions Engineer: IV - Inver Grove Heights, MN, United States - Genesis Corp./New Journey AI LLC

Description

Genesis10 is seeking a

Cloud Solutions Engineer:
IV (Lead) for a contract with our client in Inver Grove Heights, MN. 70% Remote.

The FinOps Analyst is responsible for setting up processes and tools that will ensure visibility and action based on accurate and timely data to our business.

Overall, this role requires deep cloud billing understanding, collaboration with many teams, heavy data analysis, and excellent communication skills.

Success in these efforts should result in changed processes and maturing governance of cloud usage, and the work must be done continually from a positive, business-enhancing stance.

Cost Management
Monitor and analyze cloud-related expenses, identifying cost optimization and offset opportunities
Support the cloud monthly budget and forecast process in managing consumption, show back, and savings in collaboration with accounting, finance, and technical owners
Forecast cloud costs based on usage trends and project requirements
Ensure alignment of cloud spending with budgetary constraints
Analyze cloud usage patterns and make recommendations for resource allocation and utilization improvements. Identify strategies to adapt resources to demand, optimizing cost and performance
Data Analysis
Collect and analyze data related to cloud spending and usage
Create and maintain financial reports and dashboards
Work closely with product teams to provide insights and maintain database of executed wins
Build and maintain a strong partnership between IT and Finance; Education, mentoring, and training to raise awareness about cost optimization best practices across the organization
Stay updated on cloud services, pricing models, and industry trends
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost optimization efforts

Required Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, computer science, or a related field
At least 4 years' experience in cloud DevOps, IT cloud Operations, Finance, or cloud cost management.
Use of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Strong data analytics skills that go far beyond just creating spreadsheets
Familiarity with applicable regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 as they influence cloud usage
Certification in FinOps or relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.) Hourly W2 pay rate $
We have access to additional contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions with various rate ranges.

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by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below.

If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.

Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Remote opportunities available

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