Simplesense

Simplesense

Senior Platform Engineer, Connectivity

Denver, CO (Hybrid), or Remote (US Based) · Senior · Contract

No sponsorship$155k-$195kDetected 15 days ago
Code ReviewGitAWSCloud PlatformsAnsibleCI/CDLinuxPlatform EngineeringFirewallCiscoZero TrustLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • As the Senior Platform Engineer on the Connectivity team, you will design and build the automation, tooling, and infrastructure components that enable Simplesense to securely and efficiently onboard customer facilities into our cloud-hybrid platform services.
  • You will lead complex work across platform engineering, Linux systems, networking, and infrastructure automation to turn operational needs into scalable workflows, reusable components, and maintainable systems.
  • In this role, you will own ambiguous technical problems within the Connectivity engineering domain, drive solutions from design through implementation, and help less experienced engineers deliver with quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

  • Automation and Infrastructure-as-Code: Lead the design and implementation of reusable tooling and configuration-driven workflows that automate the lifecycle management of Connectivity infrastructure.
  • Linux & Network Systems: Develop and maintain automation for Linux-based systems and network appliances, including secure configuration generation, system bootstrapping, software updates, and validation routines.
  • Security by Design: Build automation and infrastructure patterns that align with zero-trust principles, network segmentation requirements, access controls, and critical infrastructure security expectations.
  • Technical Design & Problem Solving: Break down ambiguous infrastructure and workflow problems into clear technical designs, implementation plans, and well-scoped engineering tasks.
  • Engineering Standards: Produce clear design documentation, implementation guidance, and operational handoff materials. Help reinforce strong standards for code quality, testing, and maintainability within the team's Connectivity engineering work.
  • Ramp on existing connectivity architectures, automation tooling, lab environments, and onboarding workflows; build relationships across Connectivity Operations, Platform, and adjacent engineering teams.
  • Contribute code and design improvements to active automation and infrastructure workflows; identify where provisioning, configuration, and validation can be standardized and improved; and begin shaping implementation plans for a complex workflow or tooling area.
  • Independently own a tooling or automation area within Connectivity; deliver production-ready improvements that increase repeatability and reduce operational friction; mentor teammates through code reviews, design reviews, and implementation guidance.
  • Lead the design and implementation of reusable tooling and configuration-driven workflows that automate the lifecycle management of Connectivity infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain automation for Linux-based systems and network appliances, including secure configuration generation, system bootstrapping, software updates, and validation routines.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DoD NIPR network account and Common Access Card (CAC)
  • Must have, or be able to obtain, a Secret Clearance
  • Linux Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, system configuration, package and service management, debugging, and scripting.
  • Travel: Ability to travel quarterly for Program Management Reviews and team collaboration.
  • 5+ years of experience building infrastructure, automation, or platform engineering solutions in complex environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, system configuration, package and service management, debugging, and scripting.
  • Ability to travel quarterly for Program Management Reviews and team collaboration.
  • Automation Development: Strong experience building infrastructure automation and tooling using disciplined engineering practices such as Git workflows, structured configuration data, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and code reviews.
  • Networking Knowledge: Solid understanding of network design, segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, encryption, and secure connectivity patterns.
  • Technical Leadership: Proven ability to independently solve ambiguous technical problems within a complex platform or infrastructure domain, drive solution design through implementation, communicate tradeoffs clearly, and support the growth of less experienced engineers.
  • Clearance Requirements:
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with network automation tools (ex. Ansible, Cisco DevNet, open-source routing tools)

Nice to have

  • Experience in DoW, Air Force, or Federal contractor environments
  • Experience supporting OT/ICS, critical infrastructure, industrial networks, or facility-edge environments
  • Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, or similar
  • Familiarity with network automation tools (ex.
  • Ansible, Cisco DevNet, open-source routing tools)
  • Based in the Denver, CO, San Antonio, TX, or Brooklyn, NY area.
  • Experience working within DoD, Air Force, or Federal contractor environments.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator or equivalent technical certification.

Skills

  • Welcome to Simplesense!
  • Simplesense is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of merit-based employment.
  • Senior Platform Engineer, Connectivity
  • Your journey starts here.

Compensation

  • $155k-$195k per year.
  • Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and location.
  • All employment decisions-including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination-are made based on individual qualifications, performance, and business needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Medical travel coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Values & Vision: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.

Company info

  • Provide thoughtful code reviews, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and help grow the team's software-driven approach to Connectivity engineering.
  • What You Bring
  • A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizen and able to obtain a DoD NIPR network account and Common Access Card (CAC)
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