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.

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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.

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

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.

Estimated Pay Range

$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, 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 g