Trace3

Title: Regional Senior Principal Engineer Location: United States Job Description: Who is Trace3? Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us. Job Duties: - Leverages new and emerging security technologies to solve key technical challenges. - Will be responsible for building deep relationships with clients, assisting with architectural integration design. - Effectively develops and delivers technical solutions and supports clients throughout the relationship lifecycle. - Responsible for leading client engagements as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to solve customer problems and translate customer requirements into deliverable services while gathering technical requirements and facilitating sessions for building solutions for relevant networking technologies. - Executes comprehensive infrastructure solutions that support business needs and objectives in complex environments for our clients. - Creates technical roadmaps, project plans, requirements, designs, and implementation plans in various security architecture and engineering solutions to help our organization operate more efficiently. - Participates in business requirement gathering sessions, gathering user data requirements, understanding the user requirements, and assisting in the reconciliation of technical and business needs as they relate to security. - Uses a variety of techniques to conduct tests and analyze information. - Supports prospects through RFP/RFI lifecycles, including assisting with defining requirements and facilitating responses. - Supports prospects through POC lifecycles, including defining Test Plans and Success Criteria. - Communicates Trace3's value proposition to varying technical and non-technical clients, including executive “C'' level management, VP, and Director levels, and end-users. - Position is for roving employee who will work in various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. according to business need. Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Information Systems, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field plus 9 years of experience as a Computer Systems Analyst, System Engineer, Server Administrator, System Administrator, or closely related role. - 8 years of experience working with VMware with a demonstrated history of designing and maintaining virtual switching environments for consulting or technology companies. - Experience with security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion prevention, data leak prevention, data protection, endpoint protection, and their integrations. - Experience with adjacent technology areas, including Cloud, Data Intelligence, and IoT. - Experience designing technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies. - Experience working independently, while managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment. - Experience approaching customer and sales requests in a proactive and consultative manner. - Experience listening to and understanding user requests and needs and effectively delivering. - Experience communicating effectively with clients at all levels. - Experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Nutanix solutions. - Experience with Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure. - Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. - Experience with networking concepts, storage, and server technologies. - Weekly travel to local client office. Less than 10% domestic travel to other client sites locations throughout the country. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary. Estimated Pay Range $164,549 - $185,000 USD The Perks - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability - Competitive Compensation - Training and development programs - Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages - Collaborative and cool culture - Work-life balance and generous paid time off Our Commitment At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture. As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Role Description Responsible for providing thought leadership and technical expertise in the delivery of emerging technology solutions designed to meet clients’ needs. - Leverages new and emerging technologies to solve key technical challenges. - Builds deep relationships with clients, assisting with architectural integration design, developing and delivering solutions, and supporting clients throughout the relationship lifecycle. - Leads client engagements as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to solve customer problems and translate customer requirements into deliverable services. - Gathers technical requirements and facilitates sessions for building solutions for relevant technologies. - Provides technical oversight, leadership, and governance for delivery teams on new and differentiated solutions. - Executes comprehensive solutions that support business needs and objectives in complex environments for clients. - Creates technical roadmaps, project plans, requirements, designs, and implementation plans in various cloud and app modernization technology domains. - Participates in business requirement gathering sessions, gathering user data requirements, understanding the user requirements, and assisting in the reconciliation of technical and business needs as they relate to the technology. - Supports prospects through RFP/RFI lifecycles, including assisting with defining requirements and facilitating responses. - Supports prospects through POC lifecycles, including defining Test Plans and Success Criteria. - Owns successful implementation of sold solutions by ensuring a smooth transition of designed solutions. - Ensures that a quality solution is delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction. - Communicates Trace3's value proposition to varying technical and non-technical clients, including executive 'C' level management, VP, and Director levels, and end-users. - Establishes strong and lasting relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in client organizations. - Responsible for the development of internal best practices as well as new innovative consulting services offerings to take to market. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field plus 10 years of experience as a Cloud Architect, Software Engineer, Systems Administrator or closely related role. - Experience working with modern application solutions as outlined below. - 4 years of experience working with Full Stack Platform Engineering Architecture and the Design and technical domains listed below: - Foundational Enablers - IaC / GitOps - Containerization - Orchestration - CI/CD - Automation - Platform Capabilities - Self-Services - Resiliency and Scalability - Security and Compliance - Monitoring and Observability - Cost Optimization - Experience using GenAI code generation solutions with Cursur.ai or Github Copilot. - 4 years of experience with PaaS database platforms including Oracle RDS and Aurora Postgres. - 4 years of experience working within an AppSec and DevSecOps environment and leveraging outputs from application security platforms and scanners. - Experience performing hands-on keyboard work to architect, design and implement solutions for customers. - Experience with participating in deep architectural discussions and design exercises to create suitable solutions while ensuring solutions are designed for successful deployment in the customer’s environment. - Experience designing and delivering Infrastructure as code using Terraform and cloud native IaaC tools to help customers build and manage self-service catalog portals in private cloud, and public cloud environments. - Experience providing guidance to customers on Cloud operations and helping optimize through quality Service Delivery Management. - Experience deploying and integrating the Harness.io platform within Enterprise environments. - Experience using Harness to build and deploy applications. - Experience with architecting and deploying Delphix within Enterprise environments for database virtualization and masking solutions. - Experience integrating Delphix into AWS and on-premise environments. - Experience with container and serverless platform solutions leveraging modern CI/CD toolchain software including harness.io and Github. Requirements - Up to 20% domestic travel to Texas, California and Nevada, may be required for customer meetings, vendor conferences and team events. Benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents. - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. - Competitive Compensation. - Training and development programs. - Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages. - Collaborative and cool culture. - Work-life balance and generous paid time off.

• Independently source and schedule resources for Professional Services projects based on the project timeline and technical skill set required for each role. • Strategically manage the master calendar to maximize utilization, revenue, customer satisfaction, and enablement opportunities. • Respond to scheduling change requests from Project Managers and rebalance the calendar with each iteration. • Interpret SOWs and supplemental information from a pre-sales engineer to determine resource requirements. • Serve as the administrator for the central scheduling tool. • Identify opportunities that need to be outsourced and work with Partner Enablement to source and schedule a subcontractor. • Author Work Orders for sub-contractor resources. • Conduct weekly demand and capacity planning exercises and advise business leaders on the type of resources that need to be onboarded to meet demand. • Provide regular utilization and delivery forecasts to business leaders within the organization. • Understand the roles and domain skills for the technical practice you represent. • Update and maintain the engineering skills base.

• Develop task lists or project schedules in alignment with the scope and objectives defined in the Statement of Work • Coordinate technical resources as needed to provide support or ensure delivery of a successful solution, depending on the agreement with the client • Serve as the primary point of contact for the project team for the engagement • Collaborate or escalate as required to address business or technical issues related to the project • Track all project related costs, including Time & Expenses entries • Manage and maintain project information in the appropriate systems (ERP, PSA and CRM) • Generate reports and produce internal project-related deliverables • Partner with Project Managers as required to provide administrative/coordination support or assist with the production of project deliverables

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security technologies. • Perform triage and analysis of security events to determine severity, impact, and root cause. • Document and escalate incidents per defined incident response procedures. • Execute initial containment and remediation steps based on defined playbooks. • Maintain situational awareness of current threats and vulnerabilities. • Provide detailed and accurate incident reports for clients and internal stakeholders. • Collaborate with incident response, threat intelligence, and engineering teams for deeper investigations and response activities. • Create and maintain knowledge base articles, detection runbooks, and escalation workflows. • Participate in after-hours/on-call rotation, if required.

Role Description Trace3 provides industry-leading consulting and technology services to help clients achieve real business value from their technology investments. From deep foundations in Hybrid IT, Security, Collaboration, and Analytics, we support clients across a broad spectrum of industries with IT strategy, planning, implementation, and IT operations. Trace3’s Hybrid Services connect and accelerate practical business outcomes across all functions of the organization through our comprehensive practice areas. Summary of Essential Job Functions - Design, deploy and configure cloud services to support cloud migrations, Active Directory, and application configurations in a zero trust environment. - Implement and deploy security architectures supporting managed service offerings. - Participate in deployment and implementation planning with team technical leaders and customers. - Directly interact with customers to understand, identify, and resolve issues with existing deployments. - Produce internal and customer-facing documentation for the configuration and use of deployed systems. - Use continuous integration technologies of code build, code deploy, code pipeline, Jenkins, and Rundeck to automate administrative tasks and environment management. - Understand routing and network basics of the OSI model in a multiple cloud private connected network including ensuring zero trust networking is maintained. - Provide oral and written communication within a team and to external customers with a positive outlook on providing solutions. - Analyze, design, and implement designed architecture in an AWS cloud environment. - Provide feedback and revisions to customer-based requirements when core program direction and requirements do not align. - Troubleshoot, develop, and deploy application and system containerization in the form of Docker images. - Configure and manage images for program and security requirements including automated image updates. - Investigate and test new cloud technologies to meet requirements and program needs. - Build strong and friendly relationships with partners, stakeholders, and customers to limit escalated issues. - Work as a self-starter who can work as part of a virtual team and remain motivated in a dynamic environment and positively influence team communication. - Document clearly all required procedures and configuration changes to production systems. Qualifications - 3 plus years professional experience as a DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, System Administrator, or similar role. - Experience deploying multiple systems, applications, and services within an AWS Environment. - AWS associate or higher certification or the ability to obtain within a month of starting. - Security+ Certification or ability to obtain within a month of starting. - Experience with providing systems metrics, root cause analysis, and proactive monitoring. - Experience in Linux and Windows system administration. - Experience with code repositories of Git including pull requests and multiple origin-based repositories. - Experience with AWS services, including writing and deploying infrastructure as code written in Ansible and Python CDK. - Experience or training on Zero Trust architectures including skills outlined in CompTIA Security+. Education - Bachelors with 3+ years of experience or Masters with 1+ years of experience. Location Full Time/ Remote Clearance Requirement None Salary Range $110,000 to $130,000 Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary. Benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. - Competitive Compensation. - Training and development programs. - Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages. - Collaborative and cool culture. - Work-life balance and generous paid time off.

• Assess customer technical and operational requirements, with a primary focus on the State of Colorado, and develop near- and long-term analytics strategies aligned to existing environments, regulatory constraints, and funding models. • Lead technical discovery and solution shaping in collaboration with account executives, customers, and technology partners, providing presales architectural guidance across Trace3 Government's Data & Analytics portfolio (not limited to Splunk). • Serve as a senior technical resource throughout presales and delivery activities, contributing to solution design, architectural validation, service scoping, and Statements of Work (SOWs), while ensuring alignment with customer objectives and delivery best practices. • Independently perform complex architecture and consulting activities while collaborating with peer architects and engineers to stay current on vendor capabilities, platform best practices, and emerging analytics solutions for regulated environments. • Lead technical solution definition and service scoping, including contributing to architectures, solution designs, and Statements of Work (SOWs); support Bill of Materials (BOMs) development as needed to ensure alignment with customer requirements and delivery outcomes. • Apply delivery and architectural expertise to continuously improve presales-to-delivery workflows, tooling, and technical engagement models; provide recommendations to leadership based on real-world customer and project experience. • Use a consultative, collaborative approach to bridge account executives, engineering teams, and customers to ensure technical feasibility, clear expectations, and smooth handoff from presales to delivery. • Support strategic account planning and technical execution by aligning customer objectives, platform capabilities, and delivery methodologies to drive long-term analytics success within target government environments.

Title: Information Systems Security Engineer III Location: Colorado Springs, CO Hybrid Full-time Job Description: Who is Trace3? Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us. *This position will be hybrid remote, with 1-3 days on-site in Colorado Springs, CO required | Active (or active within 24months) Secret Security Clearance required, can hold TS JOB SUMMARY: The Information System Security Engineer III (ISSE III) serves as a key technical leader responsible for integrating cybersecurity across the full lifecycle of complex information systems. This role acts as the primary liaison between systems engineering teams and security compliance stakeholders, ensuring security requirements are effectively implemented without compromising mission or operational objectives. This position supports a Department of Defense (DoD) program focused on enhancing the cybersecurity posture of mission-critical systems operating within Amazon Web Services (AWS) classified environments. The role is heavily centered on executing the Risk Management Framework (RMF), driving system hardening efforts, conducting vulnerability assessments, and developing the documentation required to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO). SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Security Architecture & Engineering - Design, develop, and implement secure architectures across multi-level systems, cloud environments (AWS), and on-premise networks - Integrate security controls into system design aligned with NIST 800-53 and DoD requirements Risk Management Framework (RMF) Leadership - Lead RMF lifecycle activities, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, and continuous monitoring - Tailor security controls based on system risk, mission needs, and operational constraints Assessment & Authorization (A&A) - Develop and maintain Body of Evidence (BoE) documentation, including: - System Security Plans (SSP) - Security Assessment Reports (SAR) - Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) - Support assessment activities and coordinate with Authorizing Officials and assessors Vulnerability Management & System Hardening - Conduct vulnerability scans using tools such as Nessus, ACAS, and SCAP - Analyze findings, prioritize risks, and drive remediation efforts with engineering teams - Implement and validate system hardening in accordance with DoD and industry standards Stakeholder Engagement & Security Advisory - Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering teams and leadership on cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies - Translate technical vulnerabilities into mission and business risk for senior stakeholders - Provide security guidance on system changes, architecture decisions, and engineering trade-offs REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, or information assurance - Experience implementing the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) in regulated or classified environments - Active certification meeting DoD 8570 / 8140 requirements (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or equivalent) - Strong understanding of: - Network architecture and protocols - Encryption and key management - Secure system configuration (Windows and Linux) - Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, ACAS, SCAP) - Ability to communicate complex technical risks to non-technical stakeholders PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - CISSP-ISSEP or advanced cybersecurity certification - Experience working in AWS classified or GovCloud environments - Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD security integration - Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) - Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) - Experience with compliance-as-code and automation tools PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: - Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. - Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers. - Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means. - Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces. - Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed. - Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position is performed within a secure, classified workspace. Employees must comply with all applicable security protocols and access control procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and the handling of sensitive information. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary. Estimated Pay Range $14,000 - $155,000 USD The Perks - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability - Competitive Compensation - Training and development programs - Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages - Collaborative and cool culture - Work-life balance and generous paid time off Our Commitment At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture. As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email recruiting@trace3.com. ***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

• Prospect, identify and secure staffing augmentation business opportunities (RFP’s, MSA’s, etc.) with new and existing clients • Cultivate strong relationships with key clients, identifying their needs and delivering resource solutions that meet their business objectives • Work closely with the Sr. Director of Services Ops and VP of People and Organizational Health to formulate strategies and plans for the development of staff augmentation in the sales region; align the staff aug strategy with Trace3’s Services strategy • Collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals, bids, and responses to RFPs, ensuring they meet client requirements and company standards • Support the sales teams in defining staff aug scope and requirements; liaison those requirements to the Talent Acquisition Team • Closely partner with the Talent Acquisition Team to identify recruitment channels, sourcing plans, creating job descriptions, candidate interviews, assessment of candidates and monitor pipelines; may perform direct recruiting in times of business fluctuation • Proactively manage existing and new staff aug placements to ensure that the right candidates are in the correct roles and both Trace3 sales team and the client are aligned • Facilitate Vendor Management System (VMS) and Greenhouse (ATS) requirements including, but not limited to, documentation, processes, etc. • Serve as the primary point of contact, liaison and escalation for staff augmentation • Stay abreast of industry trends, market activities, and competitors, using this information to identify new business opportunities and areas for growth • May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Monitor servers, networks, and cloud environments for performance issues, outages, and alerts. • Perform intermediate troubleshooting, including log analysis, CLI commands, service restarts, firewall rule checks, and connectivity validation. • Execute recurring maintenance and health check procedures as defined in operational runbooks. • Maintain and update documentation for tools, systems, and incident response processes. • Assist with coordination during incidents, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and providing status updates. • Identify patterns in recurring issues and propose operational or alerting improvements. • Take ownership of recurring Tier 1 issues and provide feedback to engineering leadership on patterns and potential automation opportunities. • Contribute to the refinement of monitoring alerts, dashboards, and SOPs in collaboration with Tier 2 Engineers. • Act as an escalation point for Engineer I staff, validating their findings and ensuring SOP compliance before Tier 2 escalation.