DevSecOps Cloud Engineer

Trace3; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with employer"s

Training and development programs

Competitive compensation

Snack‑driven offices at major sites

Collaborative culture and work‑life

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Trace3 is seeking a high‑caliber Cloud Engineer to support the NORAD ITW/AA and Space Support Contract operations at Cheyenne Mountain Complex. You will evaluate, design, implement, and test cloud deployments, ensuring security and compliance.

You will coordinate with CSPs and vendor consultants to deliver hybrid cloud environments for development, test and operations, providing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services while meeting ATO requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• 4–7 years of general work experience.
• 4–7 years in cloud engineering or similar role.
• Experience integrating Terraform to provision systems and track configuration drift.
• AWS Cloud Certification Associate or Azure certification(s).
• Experience generating architectural diagrams of cloud designs and services.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design, implement, and test the deployment of cloud solutions.
• Coordinate with CSPs to design and implement hybrid cloud solutions.
• Work with vendor tech consultants and program engineering teams to deploy cloud environments for development, test and operations.
• Provide IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services to hybrid cloud users.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet cybersecurity requirements to achieve/maintain ATO.
• Advise leadership on solutions, integration strategy, and sustainment.
• Provide input to project schedules, identify risks, and update stakeholders.

Skills

Active Secret Security Clearance

4–7 years general work experience

4–7 years cloud engineering

Terraform integration experience

AWS Cloud Certification or Azure certs

Cloud architecture diagrams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline

Job description

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, mentallymapping outevery checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

JOB SUMMARY

The NORAD Operations Division, as the prime contractor on the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract 3 (NISSC 3), provides:

• Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of ITW/AA threat warning and control systems.
• Software development and integration.
• Supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:
• Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
• Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate, design, implements, and tests the deployment of cloud solutions.
• Coordinate with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to design and implement hybrid cloud solutions.
• Work closely with vendor technical consultants and program engineering teams to deploy cloud environments for development, test and operations.
• Provide IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services to hybrid cloud users.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet cybersecurity requirements necessary to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Advise program leadership on recommended solutions, integration strategy, and system sustainment.
• Provide key input to project schedules, identifies and mitigates risk, documents learned lessons, and delivers regular updates to stakeholders.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• 4-7 years or more of general work experience
• 4-7 years or more of experience in cloud engineering or similar role
• Experience integrating Terraform to provision systems and services and track configuration drift
• AWS Cloud Certified Associate Certification or equivalent Azure certification(s)
• Experience generating architectural diagrams that illustrate cloud designs and associated services

DESIRED REQIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline
• AWS Cloud Certified Associate Professional or equivalent Azure certification(s)
• Hashicorp Terraform Associate certification
• Experience migrating services from government on-premises infrastructure to a hybrid cloud

EDUCATION

Bachelors with 4+ or Master with 7+ Years of Experience

LOCATION

Full Time/ On-Site in

CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT

Top Secret

SALARY RANGE

$110,000 to $140,000

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.

$110,000 - $140,000 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 [e-mail].

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Trace3’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.