FinOps Practitioner (Remote)
Application window expected to close on 10/29/2026. This position is remote and can be performed from listed locations within the United States; reliable internet connection and the ability to work independently in a remote environment are required.
About the role
Splunk Cloud FinOps helps Cisco turn public cloud and AI consumption into measurable business value through cost visibility, commitment management, and financial accountability. The U.S.-based team includes three FinOps practitioners, a Scrum Master, two engineers, a technical lead, and a Senior FinOps Manager. The team works across engineering, finance, architecture, and product teams to connect technical decisions with cloud gross margin outcomes. It is highly collaborative, innovative, fast-paced, and deeply skilled in cloud technology and financial management. The next area of growth is AI enablement—applying AI to FinOps work and building stronger cost management for token‑based services.
Responsibilities
- Lead the analysis and execution of AWS Savings Plan purchases to improve commitment coverage while managing utilization and overcommitment risk.
- Translate public cloud and AI token‑based spend into financial insights that support Splunk Cloud gross margin.
- Drive cost optimization across AWS, Azure, and GCP by partnering with engineering, finance, architecture, and product teams.
- Build forecasts, dashboards, and executive‑ready reporting that make spending trends, savings, and risks clear and actionable.
- Measure success through sustained improvement in Savings Plan coverage, sound commitment