Azure Cloud​/FinOps Lead

Position: Azure Cloud / FinOps Lead
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Azure Cloud/Fin Ops Lead in Norcross, GA.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced cloud leader to drive both the operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of our Azure environment. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic oversight of cloud consumption, ensuring services are scalable, secure, and financially responsible. The ideal candidate will champion automation, cloud governance, and infrastructure modernization while partnering with stakeholders to maximize the return on a significant Azure investment.

Through the use of Infrastructure as Code, proactive resource management, and cloud cost optimization strategies, this individual will help shape the long-term direction of our cloud platform.

REQUIREMENTS:

* 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or systems engineering

* 5+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience with a proven track record of managing spend at scale ($50k-$100k+/month)

* Expert-level proficiency in IaC:
Extensive experience with Terraform (preferred) or Bicep in a production environment

* Data Platform experience:
Hands-on experience optimizing Azure Databricks, ADLS, and Entra n

* Advanced Azure Billing Knowledge:
Deep understanding of EA/MCA agreements, Azure Resource Graph (Kusto/KQL), and retail vs. negotiated rates

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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