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Sr. Infrastructure/Automation Architect | Automation/PowerShell/Python/Terraform (Remote)

Role overview

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

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Lead technical and architectural discussions with senior client stakeholders, engineers, and platform teams, translating business requirements into practical engineering solutions

Key facts

  • Remote from: Arizona (USA)
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • 220 - 220K yearly
  • English

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Organizational Skills

About the company

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Trace3

IT Services & IT Consulting

Trace3, a pioneer in business transformation solutions, empowers organizations to lead their market space by keeping pace with the rapid changes in IT innovations ensuring relevance to specific business initiatives required to maximize revenue generation by leveraging the latest emerging, cloud, security, data, and analytics technologies maximizing organizational health. We have a unique ability to deliver optimal solutions combined with our talented team and 20 years of documented best practices that unify people, process and technology. More than 2,000 globally recognized companies trust Trace3 to stay relevant and innovative in today’s highly competitive market.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description


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, 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 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 you'll 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.

 

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$220,000 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 recruiting@trace3.com.

 

***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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