{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/simplesense/jobs/4473263009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4288894009,"location":{"name":"Denver, CO "},"metadata":null,"id":4473263009,"updated_at":"2026-11-03T10:11:34-05:00","requisition_id":"77","title":"Network Engineer, Connectivity","company_name":"Simplesense","first_published":"2026-11-03T10:11:34-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense is a non-traditional defense contractor and prime on the Air Force\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Network Engineer, Connectivity\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO area (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Department:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Engineering\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Simplesense\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense keeps military installations mission-ready. The infrastructure their operations depend on — power, water, fuel, facilities, security, and communications — runs continuously, often under strain. When it fails without warning, mission readiness is at risk, and the people who run these installations need to see what’s happening in time to act. That’s the foundation of Continuous Mission Assurance.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We securely integrate Operational Technology and Control Systems (OT/CS) from the building edge to the cloud, applying Zero Trust principles to protect critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats. By unlocking previously siloed data, we put timely awareness in front of the decision-makers who need it. As prime on the Air Force’s Installation Resilience Operations Command and Control (IROC) program, we hold a continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) and have proven the capability at scale at Tyndall Air Force Base. That work is now expanding across the Air Force, Space Force, and Army.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team pairs over a century of boots-on-the-ground mission experience with deep technical expertise across DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. We engineer resilient infrastructure — the software, integration, and operational backbone behind it — for the operators who depend on it in the field. Persistent resilience, built for the mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As our Network Engineer, Connectivity, you will play an important role in deploying, operating, and maintaining the secure network infrastructure that connects customer facilities to our hybrid-cloud platform services. You will implement and validate network solutions across enterprise, facility, OT/ICS, and hybrid-cloud environments, helping ensure our networks remain resilient, secure, and supportable.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will work hands-on across the lifecycle of Connectivity infrastructure, including customer facility onboarding, network configuration, production operations, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management. You will partner closely with the Connectivity, broader engineering, and customer technical teams to reliably deliver network services, resolve operational challenges, and continuously improve our networking capabilities.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Model:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO area (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Locals:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Onsite as needed for collaborative workspace time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Remote:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Quarterly travel to hub locations for team syncs and alignment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Performance Culture\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We measure performance across two key dimensions: \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; you perform your role (Our Core Values) and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; your role entails (Your Execution).\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How You’ll Work — Our Core Values\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Simplesense, we value high-trust autonomy. We look for builders who can comfortably navigate ambiguity and are deeply driven by our shared national security mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Always – Win as One Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We foster a culture of psychological safety and mutual support. We operate as an integrated team where we assume noble intent as our default setting, ensuring that even the toughest feedback is rooted in trust. We trade our silos for a shared mission because collective impact always outweighs individual achievement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Empathize – Obsess Over the Customer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t just solve technical problems; we empathize and advocate for the operators using our products. We look beyond the surface to build what our customers—both internal and external—actually need to succeed, not just what they asked for.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Focus – Ruthlessly Prioritize with Urgency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We focus on the highest-impact work and ruthlessly say no to distractions. We build resilient systems so that our solutions can repeat and scale under pressure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Let’s Go – Catalyze the Change You Seek:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t wait for the industry to change; we drive it. We seek to understand why things are the way they are, but we never use “the way it’s always been” as an excuse. We aren\u0026#39;t afraid to change course when the data or our mission demands it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Network Design \u0026amp;amp; Implementation: Implement, configure, and validate secure network solutions using established architectures and standards across routing, switching, segmentation, VLANs/VRFs, firewalls, VPNs, high availability, addressing, and facility-to-cloud connectivity. Identify design risks and recommend improvements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Customer Network Design \u0026amp;amp; Onboarding: Translate approved customer network designs and implementation plans into working configurations. Execute networking activities across factory preparation, facility installation, testing, validation, acceptance, and operational handoff.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Network Reliability \u0026amp;amp; Incident Response: Monitor and maintain the health, availability, and performance of assigned network services and customer environments. Investigate escalated production issues, perform network diagnostics, safely restore services using established procedures, and contribute to reliability improvements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Security by Design: Implement and maintain network segmentation, firewall policies, access controls, encrypted connectivity, and secure management configurations that align with established security standards and protect customer operational environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Network Automation \u0026amp;amp; Configuration Engineering: Contribute to reusable configuration templates, automated validation, configuration compliance, diagnostics, and deployment workflows that reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and minimize configuration drift across customer environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lifecycle \u0026amp;amp; Change Management: Execute planned network changes, upgrades, patching, vulnerability remediation, failover testing, hardware replacement, and infrastructure lifecycle activities using established change management, validation, and rollback procedures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Engineering Standards \u0026amp;amp; Collaboration: Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, implementation records, troubleshooting guidance, and operational documentation. Collaborate with senior engineers on technical designs and complex problems, contribute to engineering reviews, and continuously strengthen the team\u0026#39;s network engineering practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You Bring\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience: 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience configuring, deploying, troubleshooting, and supporting production network environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Network Engineering Knowledge: Solid understanding of TCP/IP and Layer-2/Layer-3 networking, including routing and switching, VLANs, subnetting, NAT, network redundancy, and familiarity with dynamic routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF. CompTIA Network+ / Security+ certification or the ability to achieve certification within the first 90 days of employment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Network Security: Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting firewalls, ACLs, network segmentation, site-to-site VPNs, and secure network access within established security architectures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Network Operations \u0026amp;amp; Troubleshooting: Experience diagnosing network connectivity, availability, and performance issues using packet captures, routing and switching information, device logs, monitoring systems, and network diagnostic tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Automation \u0026amp;amp; Configuration Management: Familiarity with scripting, configuration templates, version control, or network automation tools used to improve network provisioning, configuration consistency, validation, and operational workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Technical Execution \u0026amp;amp; Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to independently execute defined technical work, troubleshoot and resolve operational problems, identify risks and escalation needs, communicate technical findings clearly, and collaborate effectively with other engineers and technical teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ability to travel for customer facility deployments and team collaboration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compliance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Must be a U.S. Citizen and capable of obtaining a DoD NIPR network account and Common Access Card (CAC).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Security Clearance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Must have, or be able to obtain, a DoD Secret Clearance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience working within DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or fast-paced Federal contractor/dual-use startup environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Relevant technical certifications such as CCNA or equivalent demonstrated expertise.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with OT/ICS, critical infrastructure, industrial networks, facility-edge environments, or network architectures requiring IT/OT segmentation and controlled connectivity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with critical-infrastructure security practices and frameworks such as NIST guidance, ISA/IEC 62443, MITRE ATT\u0026amp;amp;CK for ICS, or comparable standards.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with network automation and configuration-management technologies such as Python, Ansible, configuration templates, or network source-of-truth systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Linux networking, cloud networking, and hybrid on-premises/cloud connectivity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;30 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ramp up on Connectivity network architectures, customer environments, configuration standards, monitoring systems, lab environments, facility-onboarding workflows, and the production support model. Build working relationships across Connectivity, Engineering, Security, User Success, and adjacent teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Independently execute well-defined network configuration, validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks. Contribute to active customer onboarding or production operations, identify opportunities to improve documentation, monitoring, configuration consistency, or automation, and demonstrate sound technical judgment when escalating complex issues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;90 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Reliably own assigned network operations, configuration, or facility-onboarding activities within established architectures and procedures. Deliver a practical improvement that increases network reliability, security, repeatability, or supportability, and demonstrate growing independence in troubleshooting, technical planning, and operational execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Pay Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; $103k-$139k per year. Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and location. We review ranges regularly to ensure market competitiveness.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Competitive Benefits\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Equity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical travel coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dental coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k matching\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Our Typical Hiring Process\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Find Your Fit\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Your journey starts here. Explore and apply to our open positions to find the right role for your skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Initial Chat\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A brief call with our recruiting team to learn about your background and answer your initial questions about Simplesense.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Values \u0026amp;amp; Vision\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Show Your Skills\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Complete a technical assessment that reflects the work you’d be doing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Interview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Interview with the team to discuss your experience and see if we’re a great match.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Final Handshake\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A final conversation to ensure we’ve answered all your questions before making a decision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Welcome\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;to Simplesense!\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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 \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:careers@simplesense.io\u0026quot;\u0026gt;careers@simplesense.io\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4005262009,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4004957009,"name":"Denver","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app9.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/4473263009/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/simplesense/jobs/4395373009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4228815009,"location":{"name":"Denver, CO "},"metadata":null,"id":4395373009,"updated_at":"2026-09-21T10:33:04-04:00","requisition_id":"74","title":"Senior Applications Engineer","company_name":"Simplesense","first_published":"2026-09-21T10:33:04-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense is a non-traditional defense contractor and prime on the Air Force\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Applications Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO metro area (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Department:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Engineering\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Simplesense\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense keeps military installations mission-ready. The infrastructure their operations depend on — power, water, fuel, facilities, security, and communications — runs continuously, often under strain. When it fails without warning, mission readiness is at risk, and the people who run these installations need to see what’s happening in time to act. That’s the foundation of Continuous Mission Assurance.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We securely integrate Operational Technology and Control Systems (OT/CS) from the building edge to the cloud, applying Zero Trust principles to protect critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats. By unlocking previously siloed data, we put timely awareness in front of the decision-makers who need it. As prime on the Air Force’s Installation Resilience Operations Command and Control (IROC) program, we hold a continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) and have proven the capability at scale at Tyndall Air Force Base. That work is now expanding across the Air Force, Space Force, and Army.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team pairs over a century of boots-on-the-ground mission experience with deep technical expertise across DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. We engineer resilient infrastructure — the software, integration, and operational backbone behind it — for the operators who depend on it in the field. Persistent resilience, built for the mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Applications Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, you will build containerized ETL applications deployed and orchestrated in Kubernetes. This isn\u0026#39;t a one-size-fits-all integration problem: each source system has its own quirks, protocols, and failure modes, and you will figure out reliable extraction strategies and pair it with efficient data translation methods.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Model:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Locals:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Onsite as needed for collaborative workspace time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Remote:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Quarterly travel to hub locations for team syncs and alignment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Performance Culture\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We measure performance across two key dimensions: \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; you perform your role (Our Core Values) and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; your role entails (Your Execution).\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How You’ll Work — Our Core Values\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Simplesense, we value high-trust autonomy. We look for builders who can comfortably navigate ambiguity and are deeply driven by our shared national security mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Always – Win as One Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We foster a culture of psychological safety and mutual support. We operate as an integrated team where we assume noble intent as our default setting, ensuring that even the toughest feedback is rooted in trust. We trade our silos for a shared mission because collective impact always outweighs individual achievement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Empathize – Obsess Over the Customer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t just solve technical problems; we empathize and advocate for the operators using our products. We look beyond the surface to build what our customers—both internal and external—actually need to succeed, not just what they asked for.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Focus – Ruthlessly Prioritize with Urgency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We focus on the highest-impact work and ruthlessly say no to distractions. We build resilient systems so that our solutions can repeat and scale under pressure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Let’s Go – Catalyze the Change You Seek:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t wait for the industry to change; we drive it. We seek to understand why things are the way they are, but we never use “the way it’s always been” as an excuse. We aren\u0026#39;t afraid to change course when the data or our mission demands it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain resilient, containerized NodeJS applications responsible for extracting, translating, and loading operational technology data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Interface with legacy and modern building management protocols including BACnet, MQTT, HTTPS (REST), SignalR (WebSockets), and raw TCP client connections.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate disparate data formats into our common data model for storage in Postgres.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure seamless data flow from our on-premises/edge environments into PostgreSQL and through to cloud-based RDS using logical replication.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Write exceptionally well-tested code with a heavy emphasis on reliability, automated testing, and clean error recovery.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in code reviews and collaborate with the team on shared libraries, patterns, and tooling that make it faster and more reliable to onboard new system integrations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support and troubleshoot production ETL applications, including diagnosing connectivity issues with on-prem/legacy OT systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with infrastructure teams to streamline deployments using Kubernetes, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Bring\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend data pipelines, ETL architecture, and API\u0026amp;nbsp; integrations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Skills:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Expert-level proficiency in NodeJS building production applications using async patterns, error handling, testing (unit/integration), and package management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort working with multiple communication protocols such as REST APIs, MQTT, WebSockets, and low-level TCP socket programming. BACnet experience is a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with containerization and container image best practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with relational databases (Postgres preferred) and experience designing or working with data pipelines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting containerized applications in a K8s environment (deployments, services, config maps/secrets, health checks, resource management).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience authoring and maintaining CloudFormation templates for provisioning AWS resources in a repeatable, automated way.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with building management systems (BMS) and industrial control system architectures, including an understanding of how operational technology data is structured, generated, and communicated across these systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strongly prefer candidates residing in the Denver, CO metro area.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience working within DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or fast-paced Federal contractor/dual-use startup environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Relevant technical certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, GIAC GICSP/GRID, or CISSP.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Operational Technology (OT), ICS/SCADA environments, OT/CS security tooling (e.g., Nozomi), automating DISA STIG/NIST 800-53 frameworks, and familiarity with DoD Zero Trust strategy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What Success Looks Like\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;30 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You are fully onboarded to our architecture and have shipped a small, well-tested improvement to an existing ETL integration, demonstrating comprehension of our NodeJS patterns and deployment process.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You have independently built and deployed a new ETL application for an additional system integration, from protocol investigation through Kubernetes deployment, and proposed at least one improvement to our shared tooling or patterns.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;90 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You are a major contributor to our ETL application portfolio, actively shaping architectural decisions about scaling the framework, and have a complete understanding of our CI/CD pipeline. You understand the user problems our pipelines solve, ensuring the data being delivered is accurate, timely, and useful to the teams and tools depending on it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Pay Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; $134k-$190k per year. Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and location. We review ranges regularly to ensure market competitiveness.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Competitive Benefits\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Equity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical travel coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dental coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k matching\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Our Typical Hiring Process\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Find Your Fit\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Your journey starts here. Explore and apply to our open positions to find the right role for your skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Initial Chat\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A brief call with our recruiting team to learn about your background and answer your initial questions about Simplesense.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Values \u0026amp;amp; Vision\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Show Your Skills\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Complete a technical assessment that reflects the work you’d be doing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Interview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Interview with the team to discuss your experience and see if we’re a great match.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Final Handshake\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A final conversation to ensure we’ve answered all your questions before making a decision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Welcome\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;to Simplesense!\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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 \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:careers@simplesense.io\u0026quot;\u0026gt;careers@simplesense.io\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4005262009,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4004957009,"name":"Denver","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app9.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/4395373009/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/simplesense/jobs/4383631009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4221988009,"location":{"name":"Denver, CO (Hybrid)"},"metadata":null,"id":4383631009,"updated_at":"2026-08-26T15:31:16-04:00","requisition_id":"73","title":"Senior Cloud Network Engineer","company_name":"Simplesense","first_published":"2026-08-26T15:31:16-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense is a non-traditional defense contractor and prime on the Air Force\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Cloud Network Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO area (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Department:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Engineering\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Simplesense\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense keeps military installations mission-ready. The infrastructure their operations depend on — power, water, fuel, facilities, security, and communications — runs continuously, often under strain. When it fails without warning, mission readiness is at risk, and the people who run these installations need to see what’s happening in time to act. That’s the foundation of Continuous Mission Assurance.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We securely integrate Operational Technology and Control Systems (OT/CS) from the building edge to the cloud, applying Zero Trust principles to protect critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats. By unlocking previously siloed data, we put timely awareness in front of the decision-makers who need it. As prime on the Air Force’s Installation Resilience Operations Command and Control (IROC) program, we hold a continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) and have proven the capability at scale at Tyndall Air Force Base. That work is now expanding across the Air Force, Space Force, and Army.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team pairs over a century of boots-on-the-ground mission experience with deep technical expertise across DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. We engineer resilient infrastructure — the software, integration, and operational backbone behind it — for the operators who depend on it in the field. Persistent resilience, built for the mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Senior Cloud Network Engineer, you are responsible for leading the deployment and operation of a distributed cloud network infrastructure and interface to on-premise connectivity. You will act as the technical owner for cloud network components and drive improvements to ensure reliability, scalability and security. This role is a critical member of the team helping to ensure that our hybrid platform meets the demanding expectations of our customers.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Model:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO area, (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Locals:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Onsite as needed for collaborative workspace time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Remote:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Quarterly travel to hub locations for team syncs and alignment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Performance Culture\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We measure performance across two key dimensions: \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; you perform your role (Our Core Values) and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; your role entails (Your Execution).\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How You’ll Work — Our Core Values\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Simplesense, we value high-trust autonomy. We look for builders who can comfortably navigate ambiguity and are deeply driven by our shared national security mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Always – Win as One Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We foster a culture of psychological safety and mutual support. We operate as an integrated team where we assume noble intent as our default setting, ensuring that even the toughest feedback is rooted in trust. We trade our silos for a shared mission because collective impact always outweighs individual achievement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Empathize – Obsess Over the Customer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t just solve technical problems; we empathize and advocate for the operators using our products. We look beyond the surface to build what our customers—both internal and external—actually need to succeed, not just what they asked for.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Focus – Ruthlessly Prioritize with Urgency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We focus on the highest-impact work and ruthlessly say no to distractions. We build resilient systems so that our solutions can repeat and scale under pressure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Let’s Go – Catalyze the Change You Seek:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t wait for the industry to change; we drive it. We seek to understand why things are the way they are, but we never use “the way it’s always been” as an excuse. We aren\u0026#39;t afraid to change course when the data or our mission demands it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Solution Ownership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Collaborate across engineering and user success teams to understand desired system level outcomes and operational requirements. Investigate, design, test, deploy and support cloud network infrastructure to ensure a resilient and secure platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Network Infrastructure Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Manage scalable cloud network topologies, including transit gateways, VPCs, subnets, security groups, and route tables, ensuring low-latency and secure communication between distributed services.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Build for Resilience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design and maintain\u0026amp;nbsp; through the use of infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines and configuration automation to ensure repeatable and scalable deployments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Provide technical input and guidance during planning and design sessions with Principal and Staff Engineers to ensure the success of the larger integrated system (e.g., service and resource deployment patterns, security controls, cost optimization).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Individual Contributor:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Provide hands-on technical contributions to the deployment and operation of cloud network infrastructure with a time allocation of approximately 80% on solving technical problems (coding IaC, system design, reviews, troubleshooting) and 20% mentoring, coordinating with Staff and Principal Engineers, and supporting planning efforts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Tier 3 Support \u0026amp;amp; RCA:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Act as the second escalation point for complex incidents, leading thorough root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing systemic, long-term fixes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You Bring\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 5+ years in cloud network engineering.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Deep understanding of VPC design, subnetting, Route53, transit gateways, PrivateLink and related AWS technologies; experience troubleshooting complex connectivity issues across multi-account or hybrid on-prem/cloud environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;IaC and Automated Deployment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience deploying network infrastructure with CloudFormation or Terraform, and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ownership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Demonstrated ability to take ownership of a problem and deliver a production-ready solution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Observability:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong experience with observability as applied to cloud network environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ability to travel quarterly to Product Increment planning and team syncs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compliance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Must be a U.S. Citizen and capable of obtaining a DoD NIPR network account and Common Access Card (CAC).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Privileged Access Requirements:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ability to meet privileged access requirements through degree or approved technical certifications within 90-days.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Security Clearance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Must have, or be able to obtain, a DoD Secret Clearance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strongly prefer candidates residing in the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Denver, CO\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; metro area.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience working within DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or fast-paced Federal contractor/dual-use startup environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Relevant technical certifications AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Advanced Networking, CloudOps, DevOps or similar AWS certification or an advanced degree in a related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What Success Looks Like:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;30 Days: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Onboard and develop a familiarization with the current engineering and development process and code base. Establish relationships with the Platform team.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60 Days: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Provide technical contributions to existing projects through commits and code reviews while developing a full understanding of the existing and planned Platform feature set and roadmap.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;90 Days: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Assume ownership of select feature development, existing repositories, and deployment workflows. Partner with Engineering leadership, Product, Security, and cross functional teams to build and deliver high quality solutions that advance the Platform team.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Pay Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; $155k-195k per year. Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and location. We review ranges regularly to ensure market competitiveness.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Competitive Benefits\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Equity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical travel coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dental coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k matching\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Our Typical Hiring Process\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Find Your Fit\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Your journey starts here. Explore and apply to our open positions to find the right role for your skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Initial Chat\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A brief call with our recruiting team to learn about your background and answer your initial questions about Simplesense.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Values \u0026amp;amp; Vision\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Show Your Skills\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Complete a technical assessment that reflects the work you’d be doing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Interview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Interview with the team to discuss your experience and see if we’re a great match.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Final Handshake\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A final conversation to ensure we’ve answered all your questions before making a decision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Welcome\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;to Simplesense!\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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 \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:careers@simplesense.io\u0026quot;\u0026gt;careers@simplesense.io\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4005262009,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4004957009,"name":"Denver","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app9.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/4383631009/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/simplesense/jobs/4376141009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4217258009,"location":{"name":"Denver, CO (Hybrid)"},"metadata":null,"id":4376141009,"updated_at":"2026-08-20T12:15:50-04:00","requisition_id":"71","title":"Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer","company_name":"Simplesense","first_published":"2026-08-20T12:15:50-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense is a non-traditional defense contractor and prime on the Air Force\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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. 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When it fails without warning, mission readiness is at risk, and the people who run these installations need to see what’s happening in time to act. That’s the foundation of Continuous Mission Assurance.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We securely integrate Operational Technology and Control Systems (OT/CS) from the building edge to the cloud, applying Zero Trust principles to protect critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats. By unlocking previously siloed data, we put timely awareness in front of the decision-makers who need it. As prime on the Air Force’s Installation Resilience Operations Command and Control (IROC) program, we hold a continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) and have proven the capability at scale at Tyndall Air Force Base. That work is now expanding across the Air Force, Space Force, and Army.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team pairs over a century of boots-on-the-ground mission experience with deep technical expertise across DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. We engineer resilient infrastructure — the software, integration, and operational backbone behind it — for the operators who depend on it in the field. Persistent resilience, built for the mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As our Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer, you will play a critical role in securely and efficiently onboarding customer facilities into our hybrid-cloud platform services. You will design and implement scalable infrastructure automation, configuration-driven tooling, Linux systems, and network infrastructure workflows that make deployment and lifecycle management across customer environments repeatable, secure, and efficient. You will partner closely with the Connectivity and broader engineering teams to automate the provisioning, configuration, validation, maintenance, and sustainment of infrastructure spanning facility-edge, on-premises, and cloud-connected environments.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Model:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO area (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Locals:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Onsite as needed for collaborative workspace time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Remote:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Quarterly travel to hub locations for team syncs and alignment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Performance Culture\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We measure performance across two key dimensions: \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; you perform your role (Our Core Values) and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; your role entails (Your Execution).\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How You’ll Work — Our Core Values\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Simplesense, we value high-trust autonomy. We look for builders who can comfortably navigate ambiguity and are deeply driven by our shared national security mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Always – Win as One Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We foster a culture of psychological safety and mutual support. We operate as an integrated team where we assume noble intent as our default setting, ensuring that even the toughest feedback is rooted in trust. We trade our silos for a shared mission because collective impact always outweighs individual achievement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Empathize – Obsess Over the Customer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t just solve technical problems; we empathize and advocate for the operators using our products. We look beyond the surface to build what our customers—both internal and external—actually need to succeed, not just what they asked for.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Focus – Ruthlessly Prioritize with Urgency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We focus on the highest-impact work and ruthlessly say no to distractions. We build resilient systems so that our solutions can repeat and scale under pressure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Let’s Go – Catalyze the Change You Seek:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t wait for the industry to change; we drive it. We seek to understand why things are the way they are, but we never use “the way it’s always been” as an excuse. We aren\u0026#39;t afraid to change course when the data or our mission demands it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Infrastructure Automation \u0026amp;amp; Infrastructure-as-Code:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the design and implementation of reusable tooling, configuration management, and network infrastructure-as-code workflows that automate the lifecycle of Connectivity network infrastructure across customer environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Linux \u0026amp;amp; Network Infrastructure:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and maintain automation for Linux-based systems and network appliances, including system bootstrapping, secure configuration generation, package and software management, network configuration, updates, and validation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Infrastructure Provisioning \u0026amp;amp; Lifecycle:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Translate facility onboarding and sustainment needs into scalable technical workflows that improve delivery speed, consistency, and quality, including infrastructure provisioning, secure connectivity, configuration management, validation, monitoring, upgrades, and sustainment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Security by Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Build automation and infrastructure patterns that align with zero-trust principles, network segmentation requirements, access controls, and critical infrastructure security expectations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Design \u0026amp;amp; Problem Solving:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Break down ambiguous infrastructure and workflow problems into clear technical designs, implementation plans, and well-scoped engineering tasks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Engineering Standards:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Elevate the Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Provide thoughtful code and design reviews, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and help grow the team’s software-driven approach to provisioning and managing Connectivity network infrastructure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You Bring\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 5+ years of experience building infrastructure automation, systems engineering, network infrastructure, or platform engineering solutions in complex environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Infrastructure Automation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong experience automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration, or lifecycle management using disciplined engineering practices such as Git workflows, structured configuration data, infrastructure-as-code or configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, testing, scripting, and code reviews.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Linux Expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, system configuration, package and service management, debugging, and scripting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Networking Knowledge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Solid understanding of network design, segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, encryption, and secure connectivity patterns.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Ability to travel quarterly for Program Management Reviews and team collaboration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strongly prefer candidates residing in the Denver metro area.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience working within DoD, Air Force, or Federal contractor environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Relevant technical certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with OT/ICS, critical infrastructure, industrial networks, facility-edge environments, and network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Cisco DevNet, open-source routing tools).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;30 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ramp up on existing infrastructure architectures, Linux and network systems, automation tooling, lab environments, and customer onboarding workflows, and build relationships across Connectivity Operations, Platform, and adjacent engineering teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Contribute code and design improvements to active infrastructure automation workflows, identify opportunities to standardize provisioning, system configuration, network configuration, and validation, and begin shaping an implementation plan for a complex infrastructure tooling or lifecycle area.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;90 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Independently own an infrastructure automation or lifecycle area within Connectivity, deliver production-ready improvements that make deployments more repeatable and reduce operational friction, and mentor teammates through code reviews, design reviews, and implementation guidance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Pay Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; $155k-$195k per year. Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and location. We review ranges regularly to ensure market competitiveness.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Competitive Benefits\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Equity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical travel coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dental coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k matching\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Our Typical Hiring Process\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Find Your Fit\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Your journey starts here. Explore and apply to our open positions to find the right role for your skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Initial Chat\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A brief call with our recruiting team to learn about your background and answer your initial questions about Simplesense.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Values \u0026amp;amp; Vision\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Show Your Skills\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Complete a technical assessment that reflects the work you’d be doing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Interview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Interview with the team to discuss your experience and see if we’re a great match.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Final Handshake\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A final conversation to ensure we’ve answered all your questions before making a decision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Welcome\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;to Simplesense!\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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 \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:careers@simplesense.io\u0026quot;\u0026gt;careers@simplesense.io\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4005262009,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4004957009,"name":"Denver","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app9.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/4376141009/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/simplesense/jobs/4376155009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4217266009,"location":{"name":"Denver, CO (Hybrid)"},"metadata":null,"id":4376155009,"updated_at":"2026-08-20T12:16:05-04:00","requisition_id":"72","title":"Senior Network Development Engineer","company_name":"Simplesense","first_published":"2026-08-20T12:16:05-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense is a non-traditional defense contractor and prime on the Air Force\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Network Development Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in Denver, CO (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Department:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Engineering\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Simplesense\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense keeps military installations mission-ready. The infrastructure their operations depend on — power, water, fuel, facilities, security, and communications — runs continuously, often under strain. When it fails without warning, mission readiness is at risk, and the people who run these installations need to see what’s happening in time to act. That’s the foundation of Continuous Mission Assurance.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We securely integrate Operational Technology and Control Systems (OT/CS) from the building edge to the cloud, applying Zero Trust principles to protect critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats. By unlocking previously siloed data, we put timely awareness in front of the decision-makers who need it. As prime on the Air Force’s Installation Resilience Operations Command and Control (IROC) program, we hold a continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) and have proven the capability at scale at Tyndall Air Force Base. That work is now expanding across the Air Force, Space Force, and Army.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team pairs over a century of boots-on-the-ground mission experience with deep technical expertise across DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. We engineer resilient infrastructure — the software, integration, and operational backbone behind it — for the operators who depend on it in the field. Persistent resilience, built for the mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As our Senior Network Development Engineer, you will play a critical role in securely and efficiently onboarding customer facilities into our hybrid-cloud platform services. You will design and implement software-driven network automation, reusable tooling, and configuration-driven workflows that make Connectivity infrastructure repeatable, secure, and scalable. You will partner closely with the Connectivity and broader engineering teams to automate how network infrastructure is provisioned, configured, validated, updated, and sustained across customer environments to ensure our platform remains mission ready.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Model:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO area, (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Locals:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Onsite as needed for collaborative workspace time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Remote:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Quarterly travel to hub locations for team syncs and alignment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Performance Culture\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We measure performance across two key dimensions: \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; you perform your role (Our Core Values) and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; your role entails (Your Execution).\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How You’ll Work — Our Core Values\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Simplesense, we value high-trust autonomy. We look for builders who can comfortably navigate ambiguity and are deeply driven by our shared national security mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Always – Win as One Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We foster a culture of psychological safety and mutual support. We operate as an integrated team where we assume noble intent as our default setting, ensuring that even the toughest feedback is rooted in trust. We trade our silos for a shared mission because collective impact always outweighs individual achievement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Empathize – Obsess Over the Customer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t just solve technical problems; we empathize and advocate for the operators using our products. We look beyond the surface to build what our customers—both internal and external—actually need to succeed, not just what they asked for.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Focus – Ruthlessly Prioritize with Urgency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We focus on the highest-impact work and ruthlessly say no to distractions. We build resilient systems so that our solutions can repeat and scale under pressure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Let’s Go – Catalyze the Change You Seek:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t wait for the industry to change; we drive it. We seek to understand why things are the way they are, but we never use “the way it’s always been” as an excuse. We aren\u0026#39;t afraid to change course when the data or our mission demands it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Network Automation \u0026amp;amp; Infrastructure-as-Code:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the design and implementation of reusable automation, tooling, and configuration-driven workflows that manage the lifecycle of Connectivity infrastructure and reduce manual network operations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Linux \u0026amp;amp; Network Systems:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and maintain automation for Linux-based systems and network appliances, including secure configuration generation, system bootstrapping, software updates, network configuration, and automated validation routines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Network Provisioning \u0026amp;amp; Validation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Translate network onboarding and maintenance needs into scalable technical workflows for provisioning, secure channel establishment, configuration deployment, connectivity testing, monitoring, and sustainment across customer environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Security by Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Build automation and infrastructure patterns that align with zero-trust principles, network segmentation requirements, access controls, and critical infrastructure security expectations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Design \u0026amp;amp; Problem Solving:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Break down ambiguous infrastructure and workflow problems into clear technical designs, implementation plans, and well-scoped engineering tasks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Engineering Standards:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Elevate the Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Provide thoughtful code and design reviews, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and help grow the team’s software-driven and network-as-code approach to Connectivity engineering.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You Bring\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 5+ years of experience building infrastructure, automation, or platform engineering solutions in complex environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Network Automation Development:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong experience developing automation and tooling for infrastructure or network systems using disciplined engineering practices such as Git workflows, structured configuration data, scripting or programming, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Linux Expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, system configuration, package and service management, debugging, and scripting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Networking Knowledge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Solid understanding of network design, segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, encryption, and secure connectivity patterns.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Ability to travel quarterly for Program Management Reviews and team collaboration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strongly prefer candidates residing in the Denver metro area.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience working within DoD, Air Force, or Federal contractor environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Relevant technical certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with OT/ICS, critical infrastructure, industrial networks, facility-edge environments, and network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Cisco DevNet, open-source routing tools).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;30 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ramp up on existing network architectures, automation tooling, configuration patterns, lab environments, and onboarding workflows, and build relationships across Connectivity Operations, Platform, and adjacent engineering teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Contribute production-quality automation and design improvements to active Connectivity workflows, identify opportunities to standardize network provisioning, configuration, and validation, and begin shaping an implementation plan for a complex automation or tooling area.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;90 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Independently own a network automation or tooling area within Connectivity, deliver production-ready improvements that increase repeatability and reduce manual operational effort, and mentor teammates through code reviews, design reviews, and implementation guidance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Pay Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; $155k-$195k per year. Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and location. We review ranges regularly to ensure market competitiveness.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Competitive Benefits\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Equity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical travel coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dental coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k matching\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Our Typical Hiring Process\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Find Your Fit\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Your journey starts here. Explore and apply to our open positions to find the right role for your skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Initial Chat\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A brief call with our recruiting team to learn about your background and answer your initial questions about Simplesense.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Values \u0026amp;amp; Vision\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Show Your Skills\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Complete a technical assessment that reflects the work you’d be doing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Interview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Interview with the team to discuss your experience and see if we’re a great match.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Final Handshake\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A final conversation to ensure we’ve answered all your questions before making a decision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Welcome\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;to Simplesense!\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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). 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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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense is a non-traditional defense contractor and prime on the Air Force\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Platform Engineer, Connectivity\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO metro area (hybrid as needed), but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Department:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Engineering\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Simplesense\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense keeps military installations mission-ready. The infrastructure their operations depend on — power, water, fuel, facilities, security, and communications — runs continuously, often under strain. When it fails without warning, mission readiness is at risk, and the people who run these installations need to see what’s happening in time to act. That’s the foundation of Continuous Mission Assurance.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We securely integrate Operational Technology and Control Systems (OT/CS) from the building edge to the cloud, applying Zero Trust principles to protect critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats. By unlocking previously siloed data, we put timely awareness in front of the decision-makers who need it. As prime on the Air Force’s Installation Resilience Operations Command and Control (IROC) program, we hold a continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) and have proven the capability at scale at Tyndall Air Force Base. That work is now expanding across the Air Force, Space Force, and Army.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team pairs over a century of boots-on-the-ground mission experience with deep technical expertise across DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. We engineer resilient infrastructure — the software, integration, and operational backbone behind it — for the operators who depend on it in the field. Persistent resilience, built for the mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As our Senior Platform Engineer, Connectivity, you will play a critical role in securely and efficiently onboarding customer facilities into our cloud-hybrid platform services. You will oversee the design and implementation of scalable infrastructure automation, tooling, Linux systems, and networking workflows, and partner closely with the Connectivity and broader engineering teams to ensure our platform remains resilient, secure, and ready for the mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Model:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO area (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Locals:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Onsite as needed for collaborative workspace time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Remote:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Quarterly travel to hub locations for team syncs and alignment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Performance Culture\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We measure performance across two key dimensions: \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; you perform your role (Our Core Values) and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; your role entails (Your Execution).\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How You’ll Work — Our Core Values\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Simplesense, we value high-trust autonomy. We look for builders who can comfortably navigate ambiguity and are deeply driven by our shared national security mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Always – Win as One Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We foster a culture of psychological safety and mutual support. We operate as an integrated team where we assume noble intent as our default setting, ensuring that even the toughest feedback is rooted in trust. We trade our silos for a shared mission because collective impact always outweighs individual achievement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Empathize – Obsess Over the Customer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t just solve technical problems; we empathize and advocate for the operators using our products. We look beyond the surface to build what our customers—both internal and external—actually need to succeed, not just what they asked for.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Focus – Ruthlessly Prioritize with Urgency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We focus on the highest-impact work and ruthlessly say no to distractions. We build resilient systems so that our solutions can repeat and scale under pressure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Let’s Go – Catalyze the Change You Seek:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t wait for the industry to change; we drive it. We seek to understand why things are the way they are, but we never use “the way it’s always been” as an excuse. We aren\u0026#39;t afraid to change course when the data or our mission demands it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Automation and Infrastructure-as-Code:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the design and implementation of reusable tooling and configuration-driven workflows that automate the lifecycle management of Connectivity infrastructure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Linux \u0026amp;amp; Network Systems:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and maintain automation for Linux-based systems and network appliances, including secure configuration generation, system bootstrapping, software updates, and validation routines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Connectivity Workflow:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Translate operational onboarding and maintenance needs into scalable technical workflows that improve delivery speed, consistency, and quality across customer environments, including provisioning, secure channel establishment, validation, monitoring, and sustainment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Security by Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Build automation and infrastructure patterns that align with zero-trust principles, network segmentation requirements, access controls, and critical infrastructure security expectations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Design \u0026amp;amp; Problem Solving:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Break down ambiguous infrastructure and workflow problems into clear technical designs, implementation plans, and well-scoped engineering tasks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Engineering Standards:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Elevate the Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Provide thoughtful code reviews, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and help grow the team’s software-driven approach to Connectivity engineering.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You Bring\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 5+ years of experience building infrastructure, automation, or platform engineering solutions in complex environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Automation Development:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Linux Expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, system configuration, package and service management, debugging, and scripting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Networking Knowledge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Solid understanding of network design, segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, encryption, and secure connectivity patterns.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Ability to travel quarterly for Program Management Reviews and team collaboration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strongly prefer candidates residing in the Denver, CO metro area\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience working within DoD, Air Force, or Federal contractor environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Relevant technical certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with OT/ICS, critical infrastructure, industrial networks, facility-edge environments, and network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Cisco DevNet, open-source routing tools).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;30 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ramp up on existing connectivity architectures, automation tooling, lab environments, and onboarding workflows, and build relationships across Connectivity Operations, Platform, and adjacent engineering teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Contribute code and design improvements to active automation and infrastructure workflows, identify where provisioning, configuration, and validation can be standardized, and begin shaping implementation plans for a complex workflow or tooling area.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;90 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Independently own a tooling or automation area within Connectivity, deliver production-ready improvements that increase repeatability and reduce operational friction, and mentor teammates through code reviews, design reviews, and implementation guidance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Pay Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; $155k-$195k per year. Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and location. We review ranges regularly to ensure market competitiveness.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Competitive Benefits\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Equity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical travel coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dental coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k matching\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Our Typical Hiring Process\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Find Your Fit\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Your journey starts here. Explore and apply to our open positions to find the right role for your skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Initial Chat\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A brief call with our recruiting team to learn about your background and answer your initial questions about Simplesense.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Values \u0026amp;amp; Vision\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Show Your Skills\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Complete a technical assessment that reflects the work you’d be doing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Interview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Interview with the team to discuss your experience and see if we’re a great match.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Final Handshake\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A final conversation to ensure we’ve answered all your questions before making a decision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Welcome\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;to Simplesense!\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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 \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:careers@simplesense.io\u0026quot;\u0026gt;careers@simplesense.io\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4005262009,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4004957009,"name":"Denver","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app9.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/4339507009/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/simplesense/jobs/4422415009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4244923009,"location":{"name":"Denver, CO "},"metadata":null,"id":4422415009,"updated_at":"2026-09-28T16:52:31-04:00","requisition_id":"75","title":"System Specialist","company_name":"Simplesense","first_published":"2026-09-28T16:52:31-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense is a non-traditional defense contractor and prime on the Air Force\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;System Specialist\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO area (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Department:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;User Success\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Simplesense\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simplesense keeps military installations mission-ready. The infrastructure their operations depend on — power, water, fuel, facilities, security, and communications — runs continuously, often under strain. When it fails without warning, mission readiness is at risk, and the people who run these installations need to see what’s happening in time to act. That’s the foundation of Continuous Mission Assurance.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We securely integrate Operational Technology and Control Systems (OT/CS) from the building edge to the cloud, applying Zero Trust principles to protect critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats. By unlocking previously siloed data, we put timely awareness in front of the decision-makers who need it. As prime on the Air Force’s Installation Resilience Operations Command and Control (IROC) program, we hold a continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) and have proven the capability at scale at Tyndall Air Force Base. That work is now expanding across the Air Force, Space Force, and Army.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team pairs over a century of boots-on-the-ground mission experience with deep technical expertise across DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. We engineer resilient infrastructure — the software, integration, and operational backbone behind it — for the operators who depend on it in the field. Persistent resilience, built for the mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a System Specialist, you are the diagnostic engine of our Network Operations Center (NOC), playing a vital role in ensuring our infrastructure remains resilient and mission-ready.\u0026amp;nbsp; You will be responsible for keeping our hybrid infrastructure, spanning AWS GovCloud, on-prem Cisco edge networks, and complex identity systems resilient and mission-ready. You will dig into logs, trace cross-domain faults, and resolve OS, cloud, and network anomalies. You will partner closely with the broader User Success team to protect our production environments, eliminate alert noise, and deliver high-quality technical support to our critical end-users.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Model:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We prioritize candidates who reside in the Denver, CO area (hybrid as needed) but we are open to exceptional remote talent.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Locals:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Onsite as needed for collaborative workspace time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Remote:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Quarterly travel to hub locations for team syncs and alignment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Performance Culture\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We measure performance across two key dimensions: \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; you perform your role (Our Core Values) and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; your role entails (Your Execution).\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How You’ll Work — Our Core Values\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Simplesense, we value high-trust autonomy. We look for builders who can comfortably navigate ambiguity and are deeply driven by our shared national security mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Always – Win as One Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We foster a culture of psychological safety and mutual support. We operate as an integrated team where we assume noble intent as our default setting, ensuring that even the toughest feedback is rooted in trust. We trade our silos for a shared mission because collective impact always outweighs individual achievement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Empathize – Obsess Over the Customer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t just solve technical problems; we empathize and advocate for the operators using our products. We look beyond the surface to build what our customers—both internal and external—actually need to succeed, not just what they asked for.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Focus – Ruthlessly Prioritize with Urgency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We focus on the highest-impact work and ruthlessly say no to distractions. We build resilient systems so that our solutions can repeat and scale under pressure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Let’s Go – Catalyze the Change You Seek:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We don\u0026#39;t wait for the industry to change; we drive it. We seek to understand why things are the way they are, but we never use “the way it’s always been” as an excuse. We aren\u0026#39;t afraid to change course when the data or our mission demands it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Troubleshoot and Resolve: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Resolve network, OS, and cloud application access issues across hybrid environments. Safely execute automated scripts and remediation playbooks to resolve known issues while demonstrating disciplined production execution with operational rigor in live production environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Support Ticket Triage \u0026amp;amp; Escalation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Triage Support Tickets by directly resolving issues or gathering the telemetry, logs, and failure domain context required to execute a clean, actionable handoff to Engineering teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Collaborative Queue \u0026amp;amp; Ticket Management:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Actively manage ticket priorities alongside the team. Identify queue overflows early and share the load to resolve high-priority issues quickly. Maintain precise, real-time ticket logs to prevent duplicate work and ensure seamless handoffs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Customer Communications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Translate technical findings into clear, complete, and empathetic updates for non-technical users.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Observability:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Actively monitor network health using DataDog and Splunk.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CLI Operations:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Use Linux command line and Windows PowerShell to verify system configurations, check local network states, restart stalled services, and safely execute pre-written remediation scripts without needing a full UI.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Identity Management: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Provision, troubleshoot, and manage user access across Active Directory (AD) and Okta.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Toil Reduction: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Actively look for ways to eliminate manual work. When you solve a novel problem, immediately document the fix, write a basic script, or propose process improvements.\u0026amp;nbsp; Proactively update the documentation when a runbook is outdated or missing a step.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High-Stakes Execution: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Maintain composure during mission-critical outages, providing clear, concise diagnostic updates to stakeholders while systematically working the problem.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You Bring\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in a NOC, IT Operations, or hybrid Systems Support role, demonstrating a high degree of technical autonomy and operational discipline.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extreme Ownership \u0026amp;amp; Detail Orientation: A habit of double-checking details (e.g., verifying identities and request specifics) before taking action. You take personal accountability for ticket resolution from intake to close—never shifting blame or leaving incomplete work for others.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cross-Domain Instincts: A \u0026quot;System of Systems\u0026quot; mindset with the ability to troubleshoot across multiple IT layers (Windows/Linux OS, Cisco switching, and Identity/Access).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Observability Tools: Proven experience viewing, querying, and extracting actionable data from enterprise monitoring stacks like Splunk and DataDog.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Networking \u0026amp;amp; Linux: Practical experience navigating Cisco switch configurations via CLI, paired with comfort in a Linux command-line environment (SSH, grep, tailing logs, parsing daemons).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clear Communication: Proven ability to write clear, full-sentence updates for both internal engineering teams and external non-technical users.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to obtain DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) within 90 days of hire.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compliance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Must be a U.S. Citizen and capable of obtaining a DoD NIPR network account and Common Access Card (CAC).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Security Clearance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Must have, or be able to obtain, a DoD Secret Clearance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience working within DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or fast-paced Federal contractor/dual-use startup environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CompTIA Security+, CCNA, or intermediate Linux certifications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience supporting OT/ICS environments or working within DoD/Air Force spaces.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Basic scripting abilities (Bash, PowerShell, Python) used specifically for automating operational tasks, and familiarity with version control workflows (e.g., using GitHub for pull requests) or IaC principles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;30 Days:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ramp up on existing support workflows, observability tooling (DataDog/Splunk), lab environments, and escalation protocols; build relationships across User Success (Tech Support and User Engagement) and adjacent Engineering teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60 Days: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Integrate into the NOC workflows by independently triaging support tickets and alerts in the daily rotation; identify where diagnostic processes, runbook execution, and cross-team handoffs can be standardized and improved.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;90 Days: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Deliver a defined toil-reduction improvement used by the User Success team (e.g., a new diagnostic script or comprehensive runbook); improve repeatability or reduce manual effort for a high-volume support issue; participate effectively in Kanban ceremonies, root-cause troubleshooting, and cross-team escalations; and begin refining diagnostic workflows for complex, multi-layered faults.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Pay Range: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;$84k - $114k per year. Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and location. We review ranges regularly to ensure market competitiveness.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Competitive Benefits\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Equity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical travel coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dental coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision coverage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k matching\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Our Typical Hiring Process\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Find Your Fit\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Your journey starts here. Explore and apply to our open positions to find the right role for your skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Initial Chat\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A brief call with our recruiting team to learn about your background and answer your initial questions about Simplesense.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Values \u0026amp;amp; Vision\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Show Your Skills\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Complete a technical assessment that reflects the work you’d be doing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Interview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Interview with the team to discuss your experience and see if we’re a great match.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Final Handshake\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A final conversation to ensure we’ve answered all your questions before making a decision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Welcome\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;to Simplesense!\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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 \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:careers@simplesense.io\u0026quot;\u0026gt;careers@simplesense.io\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4059579009,"name":"User Success","child_ids":[4059580009,4059582009],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4004957009,"name":"Denver","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app9.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/4422415009/ai_opt_out"}],"meta":{"total":7}}