Cloud FinOps Lead/Architect

Net2Source Inc. is an award-winning total workforce solutions company recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts for our accelerated growth of 300% in the last 3 years with over 5500 employees globally, with over 30 locations in the US and global operations in 32 countries. We believe in providing staffing solutions to address the current talent gap – Right Talent – Right Time – Right Place – Right Price and acting as a Career Coach to our consultants.

Job Title: Cloud FinOps Lead/Architect

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Contract

The Role

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced FinOps Lead to drive AWS cost optimization initiatives for our diverse customer base. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of AWS services, cost management principles, and FinOps best practices. You will lead customer engagements, identify cost-saving opportunities, develop strategic implementation plans, and technically guide implementation teams to realize tangible cost reductions. This role requires strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with customer stakeholders and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Customer Engagement & Assessment:

o Lead customer engagements to assess current AWS cost structures and identify optimization opportunities.

o Conduct in-depth analysis of AWS usage patterns, billing data, and infrastructure architecture.

o Present findings and recommendations to customer stakeholders, including C-level executives and application owners.

• Strategic Planning & Implementation:

o Develop comprehensive FinOps strategies and implementation plans tailored to each customer's specific needs and goals.

o Define clear objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and success metrics for cost optimization initiatives.

o Create detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Technical Leadership & Implementation:

o Technically lead implementation teams in executing cost optimization strategies, including right-sizing, reserved instances, savings plans, and auto-remediation techniques.

o Design and implement automated cost optimization solutions using AWS services and third-party tools.

o Work with application owners to optimize application architecture and resource utilization.

o Guide the team on infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices when related to cost.

• Best Practices & Knowledge Sharing:

o Develop and maintain FinOps best practices, documentation, and training materials.

o Stay up to date with the latest AWS cost optimization trends and technologies.

o Share knowledge and expertise with internal teams and customers through workshops, presentations, and publications.

• Reporting & Monitoring:

o Establish robust cost monitoring and reporting mechanisms using AWS Cost Explorer, CloudWatch, and other FinOps tools.

o Generate regular reports on cost savings, performance metrics, and progress against goals.

o Proactively identify and address cost anomalies and potential risks.

• Collaboration & Communication:

o Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, and customer support.

o Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on FinOps matters.

o Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in FinOps, cloud cost management, or related roles.

• Proven track record of leading successful AWS cost optimization initiatives for enterprise customers.

• Deep understanding of AWS services, pricing models, and cost management tools.

• Experience with automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

• Experience with infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong leadership and project management skills.

• AWS certifications (e.g., Certified Cloud Practitioner, Certified Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.

• Experience with FinOps tools like Cloudability, Apptio Cloudability, or similar.

Why work with us - At Net2Source, we believe everyone has an opportunity to lead. We see the importance of your perspective and your ability to create value. We want you to fit in—with an inclusive culture, focus on work-life fit and well-being, and a supportive, connected environment; but we also want you to stand out—with opportunities to have a strategic impact, innovate, and take necessary steps to make your mark. We help clients with new skilling, talent strategy, leadership development, employee experience, transformational change management and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Net2Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Awards and Accolades:

• America's Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%)

• Awarded by USPAAC for Fastest Growing Business in the US

• 12th Fastest Growing Staffing Company in USA by Staffing industry Analysts in the US (2020, 2019, 2020)

• Fastest 50 by NJ Biz (2020, 2019, 2020)

• INC 5000 Fastest growing for 8 consecutive years in a row (only 1.26% companies make it to this list)

• Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal (2020 and 2019)

• Proven Supplier of the Year by Workforce Logiq (2020 and 2019)

• 2019 Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1

• 2018 Best of the Best Platinum Award by Agile1

• 2018 TechServe Alliance Excellence Awards Winner

• 2017 Best of the Best Gold Award by Agile1(Act1 Group)

Thanks & Regards

Abhishek Kumar

Sr. Technical Recruiter

201-365-4885

abhishek@net2source.com