Senior Engineer: Tier 3 On-site

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.

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.

The Senior Engineer will provide expertise and consulting services for IT infrastructure projects. This position will provide deep technical expertise in networking and systems administration, as well as the ability to influence and guide both internal teams and client stakeholders through complex system upgrades and architectural changes.

This is a 100% Onsite requirement with heavy travel

• Serve as lead for on-site and remote technical management at customer locations.
• Provide mentorship to the on-site professional services engineering team.
• Deliver expert on-site support for networking and systems administration in alignment with the client’s IT upgrade initiatives and system conversions.
• Provide strategic consultation and expert technical guidance in IT infrastructure planning, engineering, and architecture.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of IT strategies on infrastructure capabilities.
• Assess and advise on the impact of IT strategies, offering recommendations on system design, including analysis of risks, costs, and benefits.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Lead and support the technical implementation of infrastructure solutions to meet client IT enhancement goals.
• Lead technology engineering efforts by providing direction and insight to improve efficiency, ensure quality, and support the successful delivery of services and customer deployments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to influence project outcomes and drive team performance.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required or equivalent years of experience.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in hands‑on experience in IT infrastructure, networking, and systems administration.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies, system architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of low‑voltage cabling and data center configuration best practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration abilities with a strong client‑service orientation.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 85% - 90% of the time

This role blends active movement with desk‑based responsibilities. Candidates should be comfortable with:

• Standing and walking for long stretches across different areas of the facility.
• Lifting items—sometimes heavy, up to 65 to 200 pounds—including navigating stairs and placing objects overhead.
• Occasionally working from ladders when tasks require elevation.
• Performing physical motions such as bending, crouching, and reaching on a regular basis.
• Sitting for extended periods while handling administrative or computer‑related tasks.
• Reading printed documents and screens with clarity, including close‑up work and adjusting focus as needed.
• Communicating effectively in person and by phone, with clear hearing and speech.

• The job takes place in environments where animals are…