Cloud FinOps Intern
Posted:
10/31/2024, 10:51:45 AM
Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
IT & Security
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.
JOB SUMMARY:
As part of the Trace3xperience Program, the Cloud FinOps Tracer (Intern) will be offered an opportunity to integrate with a world-class Cloud Solutions Group. The Tracer will be exposed to the operational aspects of a group focused on delivering Cloud FinOps consulting solutions and receiving an overview of services in Cloud architecture, engineering, and advisory to a client base anchored in the Fortune 1000 space. Trace3’s Cloud group features practice areas in Cloud Platform Security, Modern Workplace Security (M365 Suite), Cloud Strategy, FinOps, Application Modernization & Migration, and Cloud Infrastructure. This Intern role is specifically in our Cloud FinOps team.
Tracers in this program will receive accelerated professional development, exposure to all technical functions of an IT consulting organization, world-class mentoring, and unique networking opportunities across the organization.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN AND DO:
- Achieve FinOps certification (FinOps Practitioner), and possibly look at other public Cloud certifications
- Learn the fundamentals of Data Center and Cloud environments (ranging from very small to very large)
- Shadow consultants/engineers on active client engagements - Once comfortable, you will help assist with non-customer-facing tasks such as FinOps backend administration and internal planning meetings
- Assist with collateral creation through building out PowerPoint decks, solution briefs and process documentation, documentation of best practices/operations
- Help shadow client calls and take down meeting minutes to share back with the team once meetings have concluded
- Assist with report configuration, analysis, and distribution
- Learn how to read financial reports, how they apply to the technical Cloud, and translate the implications to communicate back to client stakeholders
ELIGIBILITY AND PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Enrollment in the Junior or Senior year of an undergraduate program, at an accredited college or university
- Candidates should have a growth mindset (rapidly learn and grow through trial and error), excellent communication skills (written and verbal), be pursuing a non-engineering degree like Business, Finance, MIS, etc… This is a unique opportunity to learn and pursue a very hot career area that incorporates multiple disciplines including business, finance, consulting, and technology.
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better; People and Organizational Health may require a copy of the applicant’s transcript
- Academic or professional/internship experience working in a professional setting is a plus
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction on given assignments
- Self-motivated individuals with a customer mindset and desire to help people
- Enthusiasm for technical problem solving with attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Ability to learn and research in a dynamic and engaging environment
- Availability to work 40 hours per week throughout the internship
- Office 365 environment
- Cloud Fundamentals Certification optional – AZ-900, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Google Cloud Fundamentals.
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
- Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
***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.
Trace3
Website: https://www.trace3.com/
Headquarter Location: Irvine, California, United States
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 2002
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Private Equity
Industries: Information Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Social Network