Sr. Solutions Architect | Security (Northern California)

Trace3; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Training and development

Snacks and beverages at major offices

Work-life balance and generous PTO

Job summary

Trace3 seeks a Sr. Solutions Architect for Security in Northern California. You will lead security strategy for regional clients, collaborate with sales, design solutions, and ensure successful delivery from sale to deployment.

Required: 8–10 years as a Security Architect, CISSP preferred, experience with firewall, IPS, encryption and DLP; travel to client sites as needed. Salary range $180,000–$215,000 USD and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience as a Security Architect.
• Bachelor’s degree; CISSP or similar preferred.
• Experience with enterprise security tools and Fortune 500 environments.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional sales to design and present cybersecurity solutions.
• Create roadmaps, requirements, designs, and implementation plans.
• Support RFP/RFI lifecycles and POC lifecycles with test plans and success criteria.
• Own successful delivery by ensuring smooth transition to delivery teams and act as a security thought leader.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with client stakeholders.

Skills

Security Architecture

CISSP

Firewall

IPS

Encryption

DLP

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP certification preferred

Job description

Sr. Solutions Architect | Security (Northern California)

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, mentallymapping outevery 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.

About the Role:

The Presales Security Architect provides education, guidance and thought leadership on emerging security technologies to regional clients. The Security Architect will be responsible for a broad set of knowledge across enterprise security solutions and should have a strong understanding of how technology enables businesses to develop strategies and meet objectives. Working together with regional sales teams, the Security Architect will seek to understand customer needs, develop solutions to exceed customer expectations, demonstrate the value of the proposed solution, assist with architectural integration design, and support the customer throughout the relationship lifecycle. This role will focus on strategic accounts in the Southwest Region with the purpose of building deep relationships, gaining trust and enabling client success.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with regional sales team to execute comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that support business needs and objectives in complex environments for our clients
• Create technical roadmaps, project plans, requirements, designs, and implementation plans in various security architecture and engineering solutions
• Participate in business requirement gathering sessions, gathering user data requirements, understanding the user requirements, and assisting in the reconciliation of technical and business requirements as they relate to security
• Support prospects through RFP/RFI lifecycles, including assisting with defining requirements and facilitating responses.
• Support prospects through POC lifecycles, including defining Test Plans and Success Criteria
• Own successful implementation of sold solutions by ensuring smooth transition of designed solutions to the delivery team and remain engaged with the client while becoming a “thought leader” for the next opportunity
• Ensure that a quality solution is delivered in a timely manner, within budget, and to our client's satisfaction
• Communicate Trace3’s value proposition to varying technical and non-technical clients, including executive ''C'' level management, VP, and Director levels, and end-users
• Establish strong and lasting relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers in client organizations
• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management team to develop sales playbooks outlining strategies for driving high value into strategic accounts
• Contribute to the development of internal best practices as well as new innovative consulting services offerings that we can take to market
• Contribute to Trace3’s presence and brand in the Security community

Qualifications & Interests:

• A minimum of 8-10 years’ working experience as a Security Architect
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferred
• Prior experience working for a Consulting or Technology company
• CISSP or other relevant industry certifications preferred
• Deep experience with security software solutions like firewall, intrusion prevention, encryption, data leak prevention, and data protection
• An understanding of business environments and challenges of IT operations in the typical corporation
• Strong experience designing technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies
• Knowledge and familiarity with adjacent technology areas including Cloud, Data Intelligence, and IoT
• Excellent presentation skills; able to comfortably communicate and present in front of C-Level Executives, VPs and Directors
• Strong understanding of how clients use technology to meet business objectives
• Familiarity with the local district markets
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well with people from many different disciplines
• Ability to lead and mentor other engineers
• Strong ability to operate independently and manage multiple projects and priorities
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment
• Ability to approach customer and sales requests with a proactive and consultative manner; listen and understand user requests and needs and effectively deliver
• Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment
• Strong ability to operate independently
• Holds a valid drivers license and can travel to client sites when needed

$180,000 - $215,000 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, fostering 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].