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SHI ASG Solutions Consultant – Cloud Optimization in Nashville, Tennessee
Job Summary
The Cloud Optimization/FinOps Solutions Consultantis responsible forthe development and delivery of AWS public cloud and hybrid optimization and FinOps consulting services to customers of varying sizes across multiple industries. This is a customer-facing role with significant interaction with both technical and non-technical resources. Typical responsibilities for the solutions consultant include development of models for FinOps analysis and reporting, presales engagements, enablement, and data analysis and recommendations.A successful candidate in this role willdemonstratean extensive understanding ofpublic cloud and Hybrid resources, critical thinking, data analysis, andproficiencyof the FinOps Framework – Principles, Personas, Phases, Maturity Model, Domains, & Capabilities. Our customers are current and prospective paying customers, partners, and SHI internal teams.
Daily activitiesinclude:assistingcustomers with cost optimization strategies, use of FinOps platforms, use of cloud native tooling, building complex analysis and reporting in Excel, implementing automaton, project management, technical and financial analysis,customerand internal meetings, and mentoring andassistingteammates.
This position is a remotepositionhowevermay be required to report to SHI locations as required for business needs as determined by SHI leadership.
About Us
Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.
Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior technical delivery resource and subject matter expert on FinOps customer projects, collaborating with others, facilitate customer meetings, and being accountable for the outcome of the project
Assist sales team in identifying, scoping, and closing opportunities, leveraging research, customer meetings, reporting, presentations, and delivery of FinOps services
Delivery of FinOps services, FinOps education & enablement of AWS, Azure, GCP, hybrid, and other public cloud environments
Research, development, implementation, and troubleshooting of novel and creative strategies for cloud optimization and cloud governance
Develop relevant automation, documentation, processes, and standardization of FinOps solutionsand culture within both customers’ organizations and SHI
PowerShell, python and bash scripting for automation, documentation, and standardization
Qualifications
Passion for technology with 7 years of technical experience with increasing responsibility
At least 3 years public multi-cloud and FinOps experience
Bachelor’s degree in computing, finance, data analytics, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience with industry leading FinOps tools
Expert understanding of Cloud and Hybrid infrastructure, best practices, governance, monitoring, alerting, automation, and the well-architected framework
Required Skills
Senior consultants need advanced competency with at least 2 of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP infrastructure and services, the FinOps Framework and practices, and exceptional analytical skills
Ability to provide explanation and application of public cloud and hybrid cost models, basic FinOps vocabulary, concepts, processes, and basic financial and accounting knowledge
Advanced Excel and Power BI knowledge and experience - proficiency with sophisticated formulas, pivot tables, automation, and complex reporting
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
Dexterity to work effectively within all levels of an organization, both internally and externally, across verticals
Aptitude to work both individually and in a team environment
Effective communication skills, with mastery of presenting ideas in a clear, concise manner to technical, non-technical, and C-level audiences
Emotional intelligence
Preferred skills-PowerShell, Python, Terraform, SQL, and Kubernetes
Certifications Required
- At least one of the following: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), GCP Cloud Digital Leader, or FinOps Certified Practitioner
Preferred Certifications
An Associate Level Certification or higher in AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred prior to hiring and required by day 90 as a requirement of role
Qualifying Certifications are as follows:
AWS – AWS Solution Architect – Associate, AWS Developer – Associate, AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate, or AWS Solution Architect – Professional
Azure – Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ104), Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
GCP – Cloud Engineer-Associate, Cloud Architect-Professional, or Cloud Developer-Professional
Cloud Optimization Consultants will obtain dual-cloud associate level certification and FinOps Practitioner certification within 1-year in role
VMware Aria Cost Powered by CloudHealth Administrator Certification within 90-days in role
Unique Requirements
- Travel to client sites, up to 10%
Additional Information
The estimated annual pay range for this position is $80,000 - $135,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.
Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
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Job Locations US-Remote
Requisition ID 2024-16982
Approved Min (Total Target Comp) USD $80,000.00/Yr.
Approved Max (Total Target Comp) USD $135,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Structure Base Plus Bonus
Category Technical Presales/Post Sales