Robert Half - Portland, OR
posted 4 months ago
Robert Half is seeking an experienced FinOps Data Analyst to join our client in a critical role focused on optimizing cloud costs. This position is designed for a FinOps expert who possesses a unique blend of technical knowledge and financial acumen. The primary responsibility will be to identify areas for cost reduction and implement strategies that maximize the value derived from cloud investments. This is a remote Contract-to-hire role supporting a software company. In this role, you will conduct in-depth analyses of cloud usage data across various cloud service providers (CSPs) to uncover cost optimization opportunities. Your analysis will extend beyond basic usage metrics, delving into the technical specifics of resource utilization. You will perform deep dives into the technical configurations of cloud resources, such as EC2 instances, Azure VMs, and Google Cloud Platform services, to identify opportunities for rightsizing and optimization. This includes analyzing resource utilization patterns to pinpoint underutilized resources that can be scaled down or shut off. Collaboration with engineering teams will be essential to understand application workloads and recommend cloud services that are best suited for specific tasks while being mindful of budget constraints. This may involve suggesting specific storage solutions, such as object storage versus block storage, or database technologies based on performance and cost considerations. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that the organization achieves optimal cloud resource management and cost efficiency.