Platform Engineer, Windows Infrastructure
Simplesense
Simplesense builds, deploys, and sustains the Installation Resilience Platform that enables mission operators to rapidly adapt and respond. The Platform protects critical infrastructure from cyber attack while unlocking previously siloed information to monitor, diagnose, and improve response times to incidents. Our adversaries rapidly adopt the latest technology: we help defense users respond in kind.
Simplesense is a non-traditional defense contractor and prime on the Air Force's Installation Resilience Operations Command and Control (IROC) program, which is now expanding to five additional Air Force, Space Force, and Army installations from the one prototype installation, Tyndall Air Force Base.
Our team combines over 100 years of direct mission experience solving hard problems with 50 years technical expertise deploying DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure, giving us a deep appreciation for our customers’ mission and end users’ priorities. We build for scale, architecting and prioritizing technical work for long term sustainability.
Platform Engineer, Windows Infrastructure
Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid), San Antonio, TX (Hybrid), Brooklyn, NY or Remote (US Based)
About the Role:
As a Platform Engineer, Windows Infrastructure, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining the Windows-based infrastructure that underpins Simplesense’s operational platform helping to secure critical infrastructure. You will support the implementation, automation, and ongoing improvement of Windows domain infrastructure and partner closely with the Platform, Security, and Operations teams to ensure our systems remain resilient, secure, and mission-ready.
Work Model: We prioritize candidates in the Denver, CO, San Antonio, TX, and Brooklyn, NY area, but are open to remote talent.
- Locals: 2 days/week onsite.
- Remote: Quarterly travel for team meetings.
What Success Looks Like:
- 30 Days: Onboard into the platform environment, gain familiarity with Windows infrastructure, IaC workflows, and internal tools.
- 60 Days: Develop and deploy Windows automation scripts and infrastructure updates and begin contributing to tasks following the development workflow.
- 90 Days: Take ownership of small- to medium-sized infrastructure tasks, contribute to system reliability and automation efforts, and collaborate cross-functionally to support operations and platform enhancements.
What You’ll Do
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code solutions:
Deploy features, fixes, and updates to Windows infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. - Automate Windows environments and processes:
Develop, test, and maintain automations for system configuration, deployments, and operational workflows, including CI/CD pipelines. - Collaborate across teams to improve systems:
Partner with Platform, Security, and Operations teams to troubleshoot issues, integrate new assets, and continuously improve system performance and resilience. - Contribute to technical delivery and growth:
Actively participate in code reviews, follow engineering best practices, and contribute to solving technical challenges while continuing to build your skillset.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
3+ years of experience using software development and Infrastructure-as-Code practices to manage Windows infrastructure.
Technical Skills:
- Strong experience with self-hosted Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and system performance tuning
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation (modules, system configuration, networking, services)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and infrastructure deployment workflows
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools, including analyzing Windows Event Logs and system metrics
Familiarity with AWS infrastructure tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Systems Manager)
- Domain Knowledge: Understanding of secure system configuration, automation best practices, and infrastructure reliability in mission-critical or regulated environments.
- Travel: Quarterly travel required for team planning and collaboration.
Clearance & Eligibility:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be able to obtain a DoD NIPR network account and Common Access Card (CAC)
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a Secret Clearance
- Security relevant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Cloud+) or willingness to obtain
Preferred Qualifications:
- Based in Denver, CO, San Antonio, TX, or Brooklyn, NY
- Experience working within DoD, Air Force, or Federal contractor environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner)
- Experience with PowerShell DSC
- Experience using Ansible for Windows configuration and automation
- Hands-on experience with Windows domain administration
Our Culture
At Simplesense, we value high-trust autonomy. We look for people who can navigate ambiguity and are driven by the mission.
- Safety & Innovation: You embed security and reliability practices into daily work to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risk.
- People & Communication: You invite vigorous debate and offer "kindly blunt" feedback, always maintaining empathy and assuming noble intent.
- Integrity & Ethics: You build trust by honoring commitments, acting ethically, and resolving conflict through direct, honest communication.
- Strategic Problem Solving: You focus on high-priority issues to create documented, and scalable solutions—avoiding shortcuts.
- Agility: You move quickly to fix small problems, learn from the past, and pivot transparently when the mission requires it.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $115k-$145k per year. Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and location. We review ranges regularly to ensure market competitiveness.
Competitive Benefits
- Equity
- Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
- Medical travel coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401k matching
Our Typical Hiring Process
- Find Your Fit: Your journey starts here. Explore and apply to our open positions to find the right role for your skills.
- Initial Chat: A brief call with our recruiting team to learn about your background and answer your initial questions about Simplesense.
- Values & Vision: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.
- Show Your Skills: Complete a technical assessment that reflects the work you’d be doing.
- Team Interview: Interview with the team to discuss your experience and see if we’re a great match.
- Final Handshake: A final conversation to ensure we’ve answered all your questions before making a decision.
- Welcome to Simplesense!
Simplesense is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of merit-based employment. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination—are made based on individual qualifications, performance, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind on the basis of protected characteristics as recognized by federal, state, or local law. As a U.S. government contractor, Simplesense complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or take part in the interview process, please contact People Operations at careers@simplesense.io.