(20 / 10 / 2025) 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)