Sr. InfrastructureAutomation Architect | AutomationPowerShellPythonTerraform (Remote)

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 1200 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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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.

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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.

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We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the companys mission. We treat others with respect admit mistakes give credit where its 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 Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer will serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert driving infrastructure modernization across compute storage virtualization Windows (preferred) Linux cloud and automation domains. This role requires a unique blend of hands-on engineering expertise and strategic architectural leadership with responsibility for designing building and modernizing automation frameworks infrastructure pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions.

The successful candidate must be equally comfortable developing code and automation while leading architectural discussions with senior management enterprise architects engineering teams and other key stakeholders. Working closely with client leadership and technical teams this individual will help define technology roadmaps remediate legacy automation challenges and deliver scalable resilient and outcome-driven infrastructure solutions.

What youll do:

• Lead the modernization of Windows Server and hybrid infrastructure platforms through automation standardization and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Analyze remediate and modernize legacy automation frameworks scripts and deployment pipelines improving maintainability scalability and operational efficiency.
• Design develop and implement automation solutions using PowerShell Python Ansible Terraform Harness and CI/CD tooling.
• Architect and automate Windows Server lifecycle management including deployment configuration management patching security hardening and OS upgrades.
• Lead technical and architectural discussions with senior client stakeholders engineers and platform teams translating business requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Provide senior-level engineering support across Windows (focus) Linux virtualization cloud and infrastructure platforms.
• Establish engineering standards documentation and operational best practices to reduce technical debt and improve platform reliability.
• Partner with client teams to define modernization roadmaps and deliver measurable business and operational outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Expert-level Windows Server engineering experience (Windows Server 2019 and 2025 preferred).
• Strong PowerShell development experience including automation framework and pipeline creation.
• Proficiency in Python for infrastructure automation and operational tooling.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible Terraform Harness and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Experience designing maintaining and modernizing CI/CD and infrastructure deployment pipelines.
• Experience assessing and refactoring legacy automation codebases improving documentation and implementing engineering standards.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory Group Policy SCCM/MECM Windows CIS security baselines and automated system hardening.
• Automation integration with VMware vSphere 8 and 9 for system deployment
• Experience leading architecture reviews technical workshops and executive-level discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong troubleshooting documentation communication and consulting skills.
• Linux administration and automation experience (nice to have but not the focus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting technical solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in team-based environments with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects in dynamic environments.
• Ability to travel if required.

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 Trace3s 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.

Were 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.

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