Sysdig

Cloud-native security and monitoring for apps

FinOps Operational Cost Control

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in FinOps, cloud cost optimization, or operational cost management, including proven experience leading enterprise-wide cost initiatives and influencing cross-functional leaders.
A demonstrated track record of reducing cloud or hosting spend at scale using AWS, GCP, or Azure.
A strong grasp of unit economics and the ability to translate technical infrastructure costs into metrics that finance and business leaders act on.
Experience building governance processes and cross-functional accountability, and comfort operating autonomously in a highly visible role.
The ability to establish cross-functional governance structures across Finance, Product, and Engineering leadership to drive accountability.
Experience with GPU or AI compute cost optimization and/or high-volume data pipeline cost management.
Deep familiarity with multi-cloud architectures using AWS, GCP, or Azure and massive-scale data ingestion or telemetry pipelines.
FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP), or equivalent hands-on experience, and familiarity with the FOCUS (FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification) framework.

Responsibilities

Own hosting and cloud cost transparency by building reporting and dashboards on unit economics and cost drivers by product, team, and workload.
Partner with engineering to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities, including rightsizing, reserved capacity, architecture changes, and non-production environment efficiency.
Build cost governance for AI/GPU compute and security telemetry pipelines as they scale, including data-retention and lifecycle decisions in partnership with Security and Compliance.
Manage cost and pricing tradeoffs across multi-cloud, multi-region infrastructure, including data transfer, residency, and compliance costs.
Translate infrastructure costs into cost-to-serve and gross-margin metrics that inform pricing and competitive strategy.
Partner with engineering leadership through a regular cadence to advance cost initiatives to closure and report on savings delivered.
Embed directly with engineering teams to establish cost-aware architecture patterns, automated tagging hygiene, and regular cost-review cadences.

Desired Qualifications

Experience optimizing the cost of GPU/AI compute or high-volume data pipelines.
Hands-on experience with multi-cloud architectures using AWS, GCP, or Azure and large-scale telemetry or data ingestion pipelines.

At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.

We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic Al. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.

Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.

If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.

What you will do

Own hosting/cloud cost transparency: build reporting and dashboards on unit economics and cost drivers by product, team, and workload.
Partner with engineering to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities, including rightsizing, reserved capacity, architecture changes, and non-production environment efficiency.
Build cost governance for AI/GPU compute and security telemetry pipelines as they scale with our AI-driven detection capabilities, including data retention and lifecycle decisions made in partnership with Security and Compliance.
Manage cost and pricing tradeoffs across our multi-cloud, multi-region infrastructure, including data transfer, residency, and compliance costs.
Translate infrastructure costs into cost-to-serve and gross-margin metrics that inform pricing and competitive strategy.
Partner with engineering leadership through a regular cadence to keep cost initiatives moving to closure, and report on savings delivered.
Embed directly with engineering teams to establish cost-aware architecture patterns, automated tagging hygiene, and regular cost-review cadences.

What you will bring with you

8+ years in FinOps, cloud cost optimization, or operational cost management, with proven experience leading enterprise-wide cost initiatives and influencing cross-functional leaders.
Demonstrated track record of reducing cloud/hosting spend at scale (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Strong grasp of unit economics, with the ability to translate technical infrastructure costs into metrics that finance and business leaders act on.
Experience building governance processes and cross-functional accountability, and comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a highly visible role.
Proven ability to establish cross-functional governance structures across Finance, Product, and Engineering leadership to drive accountability.
Experience with GPU/AI compute cost optimization and/or high-volume data pipeline cost management.
Deep familiarity with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure) and massive-scale data ingestion/telemetry pipelines.

What we look for

FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP), or equivalent hands-on experience, and familiarity with the FOCUS (FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification) framework.
Experience optimizing the cost of GPU/AI compute, or of high-volume data pipelines.
Hands-on experience with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure) and large-scale telemetry or data ingestion pipelines.

When you join Sysdig, you can expect

Extra days off to prioritize your well-being

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match

Maternity and Parental Leave

Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app

Full health benefits package for you and your family

The U.S. annual salary range for this full-time position is between 198,000 and 247,000 USD/year. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.

We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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About the Company

Sysdig

Cloud-native security and monitoring for apps

Sysdig provides cloud-native security and monitoring solutions for applications running in containers and Kubernetes. It offers products like Sysdig Secure for security and Sysdig Monitor for performance monitoring, delivering data collection from cloud-native environments to help enterprises manage compliance, security, and performance. The platform typically uses agents and a SaaS or on-premises interface to collect telemetry, run security checks, and present dashboards, enabling real-time visibility and risk management across complex IT stacks. What sets Sysdig apart is its integrated approach that combines security, monitoring, and compliance tooling in one platform with scalable tiers, targeting large organizations across technology, finance, healthcare, and government sectors. The company’s goal is to help customers securely run cloud-native applications with continuous visibility and control, reducing risk while maintaining high performance.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $729.5M
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Founded: 2013

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