FinOps Operational Cost Control, Director

Sysdig is hiring a FinOps Operational Cost Control, Director for a remote role open to applicants in United States. It pays $198k-$247k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Sysdig.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
This is listed as a remote role.
The posting mentions AWS, Google Cloud and Azure among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as an executive role.
Sysdig has 32 other open roles on Level.

AI in this role

FinOps Director to manage cloud and AI/GPU compute hosting costs, unit economics, and cost governance.

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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. #LI-MC1 #LI-Remote

How we rate this

FinOps Operational Cost Control, Director at Sysdig rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

FinOps Operational Cost Control, Director is an open job at Sysdig.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $198k-$247k a year.
The role is based in San Francisco and is marked remote.
The job was posted on October 15, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by Sysdig. Apply on Sysdig

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