Cloud Solutions Engineer: IV (Lead) at Genesis Corp./New Journey AI LLC
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
About the Job
Genesis10 is seeking a Cloud Solutions Engineer: IV (Lead) for a contract with our client in Inver Grove Heights, MN. 70% Remote.
Job Description:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Basic Qualifications:
Compensation:
Hourly W2 pay rate $
We have access to additional contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions with various rate ranges.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. 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. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
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. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Description:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cost Management
- Monitor and analyze cloud-related expenses, identifying cost optimization and offset opportunities
- Implement and maintain cost control strategies and practices
- Budgeting and Forecasting:
- 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
- Resource Optimization:
- Analyze cloud usage patterns and make recommendations for resource allocation and utilization improvements. This will include investigating and escalating anomalies and unplanned consumption spikes
- Identify strategies to adapt resources to demand, optimizing cost and performance
- Identify underutilized or unused resources and recommend decommissioning when appropriate
- Data Analysis
- Collect and analyze data related to cloud spending and usage
- Provide insights and recommendations to reduce unnecessary spending during recurring portfolio reviews
- Create and maintain financial reports and dashboards
- Extract actionable insights to drive informed decision-making
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with product teams to provide insights and maintain database of executed wins
- Build and maintain a strong partnership between IT and Finance; continuous updates shared
- Education, mentoring, and training to raise awareness about cost optimization best practices across the organization
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on cloud services, pricing models, and industry trends
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost optimization efforts
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of cost-saving initiatives using key metrics defined
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
- Proven excellent communication and collaboration abilities, including leadership presentations and adjusting the communication based on your audience.
- 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.) is a plus. This can be agreed to be completed within the first 6 months in the role.
Compensation:
Hourly W2 pay rate $
We have access to additional contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions with various rate ranges.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. 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. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
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. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary
95 - 100 /hour
