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.
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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 is on site in either Littleton, CO, Denver, CO, or King of Prussia, PA -- This role can be a direct hire/full time position, or a W2 hourly role depending on preference
JOB SUMMARY:
The Sr. Platform Operations Engineer, DevOps is a senior technical role supporting Space Programs within a Rapid Deployment Team. This position is responsible for the deployment, integration, operation, and sustainment of mission-critical systems across classified environments.
This role operates at the intersection of OpenShift platform operations, Rundeck-based operational automation, and conventional system administration with security compliance responsibilities. The position emphasizes hands-on execution across deployments, system stabilization, incident recovery, and infrastructure integration.
This individual contributor role serves as a primary technical escalation point during operational events, coordinating resolution efforts across multiple domains and mission stakeholders in a high-tempo environment requiring strong troubleshooting across compute, network, storage, and platform layers.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee deployment, configuration, lifecycle management, and sustainment of OpenShift environments within classified networks.
- Ensure platform reliability, availability, and integration with mission applications and infrastructure services.
- Design, maintain, and execute Rundeck runbooks to enable deployment workflows, system administration tasks, and incident response procedures.
- Ensure operational automation is consistent, repeatable, and auditable.
- Provide hands-on operational expertise for Linux and Windows environments, including configuration management, patching, troubleshooting, and lifecycle upkeep.
- Act as a senior escalation point for outages, deployment failures, and platform instability.
- Conduct root-cause analysis across infrastructure layers and restore mission capability under time-sensitive conditions.
- Maintain adherence to security controls, compliance frameworks, configuration standards, and accreditation requirements across classified environments.
- Resolve complex issues spanning networking, storage, operating systems, and platform services across enterprise infrastructure.
- Coordinate resolution activities across infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, system administration, and program stakeholders during deployments, incidents, and recovery efforts.
- Remove blockers, align execution paths, and provide hands-on guidance and informal mentorship to engineers during active operations to improve team effectiveness in real time.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to maintain clearance eligibility throughout employment; SCI preferred.
- Hands-on experience supporting OpenShift platform operations, Linux and/or Windows administration, and operational automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Rundeck.
- Strong troubleshooting capability across distributed systems and infrastructure layers including compute, network, storage, and platform services.
- Experience supporting security compliance, system hardening, audit readiness, and mission-critical operational environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to operate across operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program teams in high-pressure environments.
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform operations, system administration, or operational support within enterprise or classified environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining Rundeck workflows for operational automation and incident response.
- Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure technologies including networking such as routing, switching, DNS, and load balancing.
- Strong understanding of storage systems such as SAN/NAS, replication, backup, and recovery.
- Experience serving as a technical anchor during deployment events or major operational incidents, including providing informal guidance and mentorship to supporting engineers.
- Certifications such as Security+, RHCSA/RHCE, CISSP, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale modernization initiatives such as 1LMX or similar transformation programs.
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.
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 [email protected].
***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.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret clearance (SCI preferred) and maintain eligibility
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform operations, system administration, or operational support in enterprise or classified environments
- Hands-on OpenShift platform operations experience
- Experience designing and maintaining Rundeck workflows for operational automation and incident response
- Experience with operational automation tools such as Ansible and Puppet
- Linux and Windows system administration, including configuration management and patching
- Strong troubleshooting across distributed systems: compute, network, storage, and platform services
- Experience supporting security compliance, system hardening, audit readiness, and accreditation in mission-critical environments
- Strong understanding of networking: routing, switching, DNS, and load balancing
- Strong understanding of storage systems: SAN/NAS, replication, backup, and recovery
- Experience serving as a technical anchor during deployment events or major operational incidents and mentoring engineers
- Certifications such as Security+, RHCSA/RHCE, CISSP, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale modernization initiatives (e.g., 1LMX or similar)
- Ability to work within secure, classified workspace and comply with security protocols and access controls
Trace3 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trace3 and has not been reviewed or approved by Trace3.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is offered as flexible or unlimited for many salaried roles, with company language emphasizing generous time off and work-life balance. Remote-work programs and flexible schedules reinforce practical access to time away.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, and long‑term disability, with multiple plan options in some locations. Mental‑health benefits and first‑of‑month eligibility contribute to a comprehensive offering.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Revenue and presales roles feature competitive base pay with meaningful on‑target earnings potential, and performance bonuses are part of the total rewards mix. This structure can deliver strong outcomes for high performers.
Trace3 Insights
What We Do
Trace3, a pioneer in business transformation solutions, empowers organizations to lead their market space by keeping pace with the rapid changes in IT innovations ensuring relevance to specific business initiatives required to maximize revenue generation by leveraging the latest Silicon Valley, cloud, big data and datacenter technologies maximizing organizational health. We have a unique ability to deliver optimal solutions combined with our talented team and over 10 years of documented best practices that unify people, process and technology. Over 2,000 globally recognized companies trust in Trace3 to stay relevant and innovative in today’s highly competitive market.
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