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Senior Network Development 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, or platform engineering solutions in complex environments
  • Strong experience developing automation and tooling for infrastructure or network systems 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
  • Experience with OT/ICS, critical infrastructure, industrial networks, and network automation tools
What the job really is

As a Senior Network Development Engineer at Simplesense, you will focus on onboarding customer facilities into a hybrid-cloud platform by designing and implementing network automation and configuration workflows. Your role involves collaborating with engineering teams to ensure secure and scalable network infrastructure, while also developing automation for Linux-based systems and network appliances. You will lead efforts in network provisioning, validation, and security, contributing to the overall mission of maintaining critical infrastructure readiness.

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
  • Preference for candidates in the Denver area may limit remote opportunities
  • Quarterly travel required for remote employees
  • Role involves working in a non-traditional defense contracting environment which may differ from typical corporate settings
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