Platform Engineer, Windows Infrastructure

Simplesense•Brooklyn, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.