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FinOps Engineer/Analyst

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$160K - $220K/yr

L2 Cyber Solutions is seeking a consultant-level FinOps Engineer/Analyst to support the Office of ... Reporting: Create actionable, data-driven reports and brief stakeholders at executive and ...

Data Scientist L2

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

Data Scientist L2 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD | Onsite Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ... Ability to use analytic modeling, statistical analysis, programming, and/or another appropriate ...

Big Data Engineer (Only USC & GC)

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$58.25 - $77/hr

Our Big Data capability team needs hands-on developers who can produce beautiful & functional code ... Only US Citizen , Green Card Holder , GC-EAD , H4-EAD & L2-EAD can apply. * No OPT-EAD, H1B & TN ...

Ops - BigQuery DBA

Chicago, IL · On-site

$41.61 - $65.01/hr

Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer. * Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architec L1 and L2 support * Candidate should be able to work in rolling shifts to do the support * L1 ...

Engineer - Test L2 Summary The Test Engineer will establish test procedures and coordinate testing ... Studies the data gathered during testing and evaluates the validity of the results. * Identifies ...

Network Engineer L2

Webster, NY · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Position: Network Engineer L2 Location: Webster NY - Onsite * Expertise with - DCLAN and WAN ... Establishing and managing a Data Center Operations Team responsible for the planning, installation ...

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FinOps Engineer/Analyst

Greenbelt, MD • On-site

L2 Cyber Solutions
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees

$160K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

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.
Key Responsibilities
The FinOps Engineer/Analyst is a customer-facing, consulting-level role focused on AWS implementation and Federal financial oversight.
Strategy & Governance
  • 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.

Financial Management & Operations
  • 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.

Technical Administration
  • 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.

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

Preferred Qualifiers
  • STEM Degree: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
  • Location: Residing in the greater Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area.
  • Agency Experience: Previous experience supporting NOAA or NASA programs.

Additional Information
  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid-remote. Requires at least two days per week on-site at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.
  • Travel: Occasional travel (approximately 10%) to Melbourne, FL.

Benefits
  • In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $160,000 - $220,000
  • Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) w/ matching contribution up to 3%
  • Education/professional development assistance
  • Remote office technology assistance
  • Competitive PTO w/ additional company paid Holidays

About L2 Cyber Solutions
L2 Cyber Solutions is a Woman-Veteran owned small business that provides niche Cybersecurity Engineering & Consulting, Portfolio/Program/Project Management, Risk Management, and Assessment & Authorization services. We have been named a ColoradoBiz Top 100 Woman-Owned Company, and Top 250 Private Company - we recognize that these awards are made possible because of our employees.
At L2 Cyber Solutions, we make our employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. L2 Cyber Solutions is an eVerify participating employer.