Azure Cost Optimization

Infrastructure Management: Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud systems.
FinOps: Develop, implement, and maintain FinOps best practices focused on Azure cloud spend management and cost optimization.
Knowledge of IBM Turbonomics and ParkMyCloud
CI/CD Pipelines: Implement and manage CI/CD in Azure, automate testing, building, and deployment processes.
Collaboration: Identify cost drivers and recommend actionable savings opportunities across virtual machines, storage, networking, and other
Azure services to Partners.

Educate and advocate for cost-conscious design principles and cloud consumption habits to stakeholders
Security: Uphold best practices in security, including vulnerability assessments and compliance.
Performance Optimization: Enhance system efficiency and scalability.
Incident Management: Quickly respond to and resolve incidents.
Documentation: Keep detailed records of processes and system architectures.
Platform Evaluation: Assess new technologies and tools for improvement.
Strong hands-on experience with Azure Cost Management + Billing, Azure Advisor, Azure Monitor, Turbonomics, ParkMyCloud
In-depth understanding of Azure pricing models including Reserved Instances, Spot VMs, Hybrid Benefit, and Dev/Test subscriptions.
CAF/ Foundation/Landing zone
CAF- Cloud Adoption Framework
Strong collaboration skills working with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and engineering.
Cloud Networking Experience (Public/Private IP, Routing, Firewalls, Remote Management tools like SSH, RDP)
Mandatory - At least one certification (Beyond AZ-900 is acceptable)