FinOps Engineer/Analyst

L2 Cyber Solutions

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

L2 Cyber Solutions is seeking a consultant-level FinOps Engineer/Analyst to support the Office of Geostationary Earth Orbit Observations (GEO), a high-impact joint initiative between NOAA and NASA. In this high-visibility role, you will manage cost optimization for a multi-billion dollar hybrid cloud satellite system that processes petabytes of critical weather and environmental data. Serving as a vital bridge between engineering, finance, and business teams, you will drive fiscal accountability and maximize government ROI through proactive budget forecasting, AWS cost-saving initiatives, and data-driven reporting. The ideal candidate brings a sophisticated blend of hands-on AWS implementation expertise and a deep understanding of Federal Government financial oversight to ensure the continued success of this essential space-based asset. The FinOps Engineer/Analyst is a customer-facing, consulting-level role focused on AWS implementation and Federal financial oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
5–10 years of direct relevant experience.
Deep understanding of FinOps principles and implementation.
Expertise in Federal financial management, specifically the PPBE process.
Strong background in AWS architecture, pricing models, and billing structures.
Proven track record with on-prem to cloud migrations and hybrid system oversight.
FinOps Foundation certification AND AWS certification.
Ability to pass and maintain a Federal background investigation for U.S. Government contracts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
Residing in the greater Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area.
Previous experience supporting NOAA or NASA programs.

Responsibilities

Establish Policies: Define and oversee FinOps policies and best practices.
Strategic Planning: Align technical solutions with customer business needs and requirements.
Architectural Oversight: Act as a technical advisor to ensure new and existing designs are cost-effective.
Remediation: Identify architectural waste and provide documented remediation plans.
Budgeting: Oversee AWS budgeting, including multi-year forecasts and CLIN oversight.
Cost Optimization: Strategize and implement cost-saving measures across the hybrid cloud environment.
Reporting: Create actionable, data-driven reports and brief stakeholders at executive and engineering levels.
Tagging Strategy: Develop and support cloud cost tagging strategies for better accountability.
AWS Tooling: Utilize AWS Cost Explorer, Resource Groups, Tag Editor, and AWS Billing.
Master Payer Management: Oversee and support AWS Master Payer account management.
Contract Support: Coordinate with Federal supervisors on cloud utility contracts, monthly invoices, and acquisition support.