Simplesense

Platform Engineer, Windows Infrastructure

Simplesense

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: DenverColoradoNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $145,000 per year

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience using software development and Infrastructure-as-Code practices to manage Windows infrastructure.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Equity
  • Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Medical travel coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401k matching
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Hard Skills & Tools
Infrastructure-as-CodeWindows ServerActive DirectoryGroup PolicyPowerShell scriptingCI/CDGitmonitoring toolslogging toolssystem performance tuning
Soft Skills
collaborationtroubleshootingproblem-solvingcommunicationparticipation in code reviews
Certifications
CompTIA Security+Cloud+Secret Clearance