Infrastructure Analyst, QuickNode

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience in operational monitoring, cost analysis, or infrastructure management
• Proven experience using modern reporting tools such as Metabase, Power BI, or similar platforms to build, interpret, and analyze reports that drive operational decision-making
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and reporting; SQL knowledge is a plus for extracting and managing data, though not required
• Prior exposure to FinOps is a plus, but the ability to learn quickly and drive process improvements is most important
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data from existing systems to inform business decisions
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with technical, operational, and financial teams
• Ability to translate technical details into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and follow through to successful completion
• A proactive, determined mindset with a focus on problem resolution and process enhancement

Desirable

• QuickNode is looking for a proactive, results-driven Infrastructure (FinOps) Analyst to spearhead efforts that reduce operational waste and optimize spending across our bare metal and cloud environments
• This role is focused on leveraging existing systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements
• If you’re a go-getter with strong problem-solving skills and the tenacity to hold stakeholders accountable, we want to hear from you!
• Act as the primary user of existing reporting, budgeting, and anomaly alerting systems
• Provide input and feedback to our technical engineering team to ensure these systems effectively capture and report on key metrics
• Monitor resource utilization and spending, identifying areas for improvement
• Leverage current alerting systems to proactively monitor operational performance and detect inefficiencies
• Collaborate with resource owners across the organization to address and remediate identified issues
• Escalate concerns when necessary to ensure accountability and timely resolution
• Serve as the liaison between finance, operations, and technical teams to drive initiatives that improve margins and reduce waste
• Facilitate regular reviews and discussions with key stakeholders to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed
• Identify patterns of wasteful spending and work with relevant teams to develop actionable plans for improvement
• Support the ongoing evaluation of cost-saving measures, ensuring initiatives are tracked and measured against budgetary goals
• Contribute to proactive capacity planning, ensuring efficient resource management in line with operational needs
• Stay informed about best practices in FinOps and operational efficiency
• Recommend process improvements that streamline reporting, budgeting, and anomaly detection practices