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 Senior NOC Engineer III (Contact Center) is a senior individual contributor and final technical escalation for complex incidents and chronic problems, executing advanced diagnostics across network, server, cloud, and backup platforms, and driving root cause analysis and problem management in client environments. They implement approved standards or emergency changes during maintenance windows in alignment with ITIL/CAB processes and ServiceNow workflows and use LogicMonitor to validate and refine alerting effectiveness.
The Senior Engineer mentors lower tiers, advances automation, and authors/maintains SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge articles while engaging directly with clients as needed to communicate status and ensure SLA and MTTR objectives are met within a 24x7 operations model.
What You'll Do:
- Act as the final technical escalation for P1/P2 incidents, run the technical bridge to stabilize service, define targeted workarounds, and deliver complete post‑incident remediation plans.
- Lead deep‑dive diagnostics across network, server, storage, virtualization, cloud, and/or backup platforms, correlating logs, traces, packet captures, and platform telemetry to isolate root cause with high confidence.
- Own problem management for chronic issues, producing RCAs and known error records, defining preventative actions, and tracking systemic fixes to closure in ServiceNow.
- Engineer and execute complex/high‑risk changes, including risk/impact analysis, MOP authoring, pre/post validation, and backout plans; improve change success by templating repeatable patterns aligned to CAB policy.
- Elevate monitoring/observability, assist with designing monitoring thresholds, event correlation, custom metrics, and dashboards that reduce alert noise and improve time to detect for critical services.
- Build and harden operational automation (PowerShell/Python/Bash and platform APIs) to accelerate diagnostics, remediation, compliance checks, and recurring maintenance, and package it for safe use by lower tiers.
- Serve as a subject‑matter expert and vendor/TAC coordinator, unblocking complex technical issues and integrating vendor guidance into durable, documented fixes.
- Raise the quality bar for operational content, authoring, and reviewing Tier 1/2‑ready SOPs, runbooks, and KBs; ensure artifacts are updated after incidents and changes and remain audit‑ready in the central repository.
- Uphold ITIL discipline in ServiceNow, maintaining exemplary ticket hygiene, CI relationships, client‑facing communications, and complete Incident/Change/Problem/Knowledge records within a 24x7 model.
- Support 24x7 operation through on‑call participation and after‑hours maintenance/emergency changes to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications:
- Extensive hands-on experience supporting Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE) environments, including ICM scripting, Cisco Voice Portal (CVP/Call Studio), Finesse, CUIC, ECE, CUSP, SIP, IVR, call routing, and Webex Contact Center.
- Extensive experience supporting Cisco Collaboration technologies, including Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unity Connection, Expressway, Cisco Voice Gateways, Webex Suite, and related voice infrastructure.
- Advanced expertise in SIP, Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE), and voice gateway configuration within Cisco collaboration environments.
- Experience supporting Tier 3 NOC or Contact Center operations, including ownership of P1/P2 incidents, major incident bridge leadership, and complex cross-domain troubleshooting.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or Bash), API integrations, and version control.
- Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi virtualization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready RCAs, technical documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and mentoring Tier 2/3 engineers.
- Understanding of LAN/WAN networking, Quality of Service (QoS), and IP voice performance in enterprise Cisco environments.
Certifications:
Strongly Preferred
- CCNP Collaboration
- Cisco Black Belt UCCE Support – Stage 1 & 2
Preferred
- Cisco Black Belt UCCX Support – Stage 1 & 2
- Cisco Black Belt Webex Contact Center Support – Stage 1 & 2
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 [email protected].
***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.
