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Sales Engineer III - Federal

Huntsville, AL

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.

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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, 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.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

A SE III will be working in concert with our Federal Account Executives ensuring customer needs, solutions and deadlines are met. The SE III will strive to build, enhance, and maintain relationships with our current and future customers as the technical lead for products and services. This role will be responsible for increasing the functional output of the sales team through consistent and effective communication internally and externally to our customers. An SE III is customer facing and is constantly focused on identifying new opportunities for growth and scoping solutions for both products (Bill of Materials (BOMs)) and services (Statement of Work (SOWs)).

The SE III will evaluate and develop Data Center reference architecture solutions, establish and train common tools, create technical policies, plans, and playbooks to enable a cohesive repeatable set of core go to market products and solutions for highly regulated market customers and current account needs. The position will help develop executive-level relationships within new strategic markets and existing technically complex accounts to improve mission and system performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in the formulation and representation of complex system integration activities and solution development to meet or exceed client requirements. The ability to develop strategic and technical roadmaps that support revenue and profit margin growth is a key skill. Most importantly, we are looking for an individual who can effectively communicate enterprise best practices and technologies with engineering and sales stakeholders equally.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Analyzes customers’ needs and develops short-term strategies based on knowledge of customers’ current environment and funding on how company can competitively meet customers’ needs.
  • Collaborate with internal and external sales teams and mutual clients to understand requirements, to promote the sales of products and services via presales support.
  • Performing required Sales Engineering activities with limited supervision while collaborating well with other engineers on best practice methods for up-to-date research on vendor products.
  • Planning and modifying product configurations (BOMs).
  • Utilizes expertise to help streamline and improve Sales and SE processes. Responsible for regularly recommending improvements to management team. Outlines changes needed to the process, products, and pricing based on the requirements.
  • Utilize a consultative approach to drive a collaborative culture that bridges account executives and engineering services.
  • Evaluate vendor capabilities, market trends, strategic account objectives to inform Trace3Gov enterprise network solutions and go to market collateral.
  • Assist in creating business plans and execution against the company’s target markets, customer profiles, and go to market solutions.
  • Develop enterprise solutions and go to market artifacts to include positioning, technical deliverables, sales enablement and “know how” (hardware, software, and services scoping) aligned within T3 & T3G that accomplish the following objectives:
    • Develop and position AI-ready infrastructure solutions and go-to-market artifacts that address the full stack of AI enablement, from facility-level design through operational deployment, with a multi-vendor, competitive perspective across the federal landscape.
      • AI-Ready Infrastructure with Full-Stack Facility & Compute Design
      • AI Networking & Interconnectivity
      • AI Platform & Orchestration
      • AI Governance & Responsible AI
    • Develop and position security solutions and go-to-market artifacts that span technical implementation through program-level governance, demonstrating credibility across both engineering teams and CISO/security leadership conversations.
      • Zero Trust Architecture & Implementation
      • Cybersecurity Compliance Automation
      • Security Operations & Architecture
      • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Security Program Fluency
    • Develop and position digital transformation solutions and go-to-market artifacts that connect strategic transformation road mapping with technical execution patterns, serving federal customers who need both a vision for modernization and a credible path to implement it.
      • Transformation Strategy & Systems Thinking
      • Application and Platform Modernization
      • DevNetOps/DevSecOps
      • Digital Engineering & Automation
    • Use expertise developing demonstration playbooks, sales training for sales enablement leveraging recent and relevant experience with:
      • Multiple OEM vendor technologies
      • Network and Data Center Assessments
      • Secure Hybrid Network Architectures
      • Cisco UCS/Nutanix/Nexus/NVIDIA
      • Establishing Technical Roadmaps for Data Center Modernization
    • Lead customer facing enterprise network technical activities, to include formulation and approval of technical scoping activities.
    • Effectively communicate with cross functional teams to create and position company unique solutions.
    • Assist in proposal and SOW development with specific emphasis on validating technical solution and level of effort for services to be performed.
    • Read, understand, and participate in responding to Federal Request for Quotes (RFQs), Request for Information (RFIs), Market Research Requests (MRRs), and Request for Proposals (RFPs).
    • Perform delivery of assessment and solutions to customers, as required.
    • Perform Trace3Gov-specific enterprise network training and webinars.
    • Possess and use excellent communication and presentation skills.
    • Travel up to 30% of the time.
    • All other duties as assigned.
    • Ability to evaluate and recommend enterprise network solutions to fulfill client requirements, funding, and budgets.
    • Extensive knowledge of federal contracting processes such as engineering estimates, quotes, and responding to proposals.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Trace3Gov is looking for a person who has a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, or 14 years of relevant experience. In addition, years of experience outweigh certifications. This person would hold a mid-level Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certificate or higher. In addition, this person would have excellent communication and leadership skills while developing long-term business relationships with key decision makers in large enterprise organizations. Federal sales experience necessary. Top Secret DoD Clearance will be required.

  • YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10 years of experience, or 14 years of relevant experience
  • EDUCATION: minimum of a Bachelor’s degree12+ years demonstrated experience leading enterprise network architecture assessments, design, and build out

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  Top Secret security clearance REQUIRED

EDUCATION: Technical BA/BS (Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics) or equivalent preferred

 

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions at Trace3Gov, due to security clearance and government/federal contracts held by Trace3Gov.

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

$150,000 - $165,000 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.

 

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