Cloud Engineer II - (W2PE) - Remote at Trace3

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: As a Cloud Engineer III (CEIII) you will provide engineering and transformation expertise to migrate and modernize the environment. Deploying architectures to support Working with a team to plan, assess requirements, design, and develop optimal and secure cloud-based solutions. Engineer must have exceptional problem-solving skills and have a greater understanding of the code base to identify and solve issues before an issue becomes systematic. All engineers on the team are key contributors to the overall program success providing vital services to our government customers. Engineers are expected to stay current with best practices, industry standards and advance current and existing certifications to obtain necessary approval for operating within the environment. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Design, provision and deploy AWS infrastructure (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch and related services) following industry best practices and organization standards. • Execute cloud migrations with minimal downtime, ensuring data integrity and application continuity across environments. • Implement Zero Trust architecture principles throughout infrastructure and systems to ensure security posture. • Configure and manage identity and access management (IAM) policies, active directory integration for role-based access controls. • Produce internal and customer facing documentation for the configuration and use of deployed systems. • Configure and manage active directory services for system, application and environment access including security and group policies within active directory. • Implement security controls and hardening measures to meet compliance requirements and organizational security standards as implemented. • Conduct security assessments of cloud resources and remediate identified vulnerabilities • Monitor system and application performance metrics using CloudWatch and other observability tools to assess, provide recommendations on and take action in order to resolve performance issues. • Perform root cause analysis on incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence • Maintain and enhance documentation of infrastructure configurations for all environments. • Provide reports and actions taken necessary to work as a team and enable handoff of issues within and between teams. • Evaluate and make recommendations on cloud and system technologies including executing proof-of-concept and minimum viable product testing as part of program engineering efforts. • Support application migrations into infrastructure as code and cloud native approach. • Provide feedback and revision to customer-based requirements when core program direction and requirements do not align • Ability to build strong and friendly relationships with partners, stakeholders and customers to limit escalated issues. • Experience in troubleshooting, developing and deploying containerized applications and system workloads using Docker, including building optimized Docker images, managing container lifecycles and debugging container runtime issues across environments. • Deliver Cloud Solutions across multiple environments to meet business needs REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • 5+ years of progressive IT experience in systems administration, networking or infrastructure engineering • 2+ years of demonstrated Cloud Engineering experience, with a primary focus on AWS service design, deployment and operations. • CompTIA Security+ Certification AWS Associate Certification or higher EDUCATION: Bachelors with 5+ or Master with 3+ Years of Experience LENGTH: 4 Months LOCATION: Hybrid Remote/On site Colorado Springs CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Secret DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: IAT - Level II SALARY RANGE: $75 to $90 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$75—$90 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. ***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.