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Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Simplesense
Location
Denver, CO (Hybrid)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$155k-$195k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience building infrastructure automation, systems engineering, network infrastructure, or platform engineering solutions in complex environments
  • Strong experience automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration, or lifecycle management using disciplined engineering practices
  • Strong hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, system configuration, package and service management, debugging, and scripting
  • Solid understanding of network design, segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, encryption, and secure connectivity patterns
  • Proven ability to independently solve ambiguous technical problems within a complex platform or infrastructure domain
  • Ability to travel quarterly for Program Management Reviews and team collaboration
Nice to have
  • Strongly prefer candidates residing in the Denver metro area
  • Prior experience working within DoD, Air Force, or Federal contractor environments
  • Relevant technical certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, etc.
  • Experience with OT/ICS, critical infrastructure, industrial networks, and network automation tools
What the job really is

As a Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer at Simplesense, you will design and implement scalable infrastructure automation and configuration-driven tooling to onboard customer facilities into a hybrid-cloud platform. Your role will involve automating the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of infrastructure across various environments, while ensuring security and efficiency. Collaboration with engineering teams is key, as you will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of resilient infrastructure solutions.

Benefits
  • Pay Range: $155k-$195k per year
  • Equity
  • Medical, Life, Short-Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Medical travel coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
Things to weigh
  • Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and location
  • Candidates are prioritized if they reside in the Denver area, which may affect remote applicants
  • The role involves quarterly travel for team syncs, which may not suit all candidates
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