Cloud FinOps Intern

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Grand Rapids, MI
17-23 Annually
Internship
Big Data • Cloud
The Role
The Cloud FinOps Intern at Trace3 will gain hands-on experience in Cloud consulting by integrating with the Cloud Solutions Group. Interns will learn about Cloud environments, assist in FinOps tasks, shadow consultants, and work on collateral creation. They can expect to achieve FinOps certification and gain exposure to various IT functions within a consulting environment.
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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.

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

$17$23 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
  • 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.

Top Skills

Finops
The Company
Grand Rapids, MI
944 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

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 Silicon Valley, cloud, big data and datacenter technologies maximizing organizational health. We have a unique ability to deliver optimal solutions combined with our talented team and over 10 years of documented best practices that unify people, process and technology. Over 2,000 globally recognized companies trust in Trace3 to stay relevant and innovative in today’s highly competitive market.

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