
Platform Engineer, Windows Infrastructure
Simplesense
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Denver • Colorado • New York • United 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