👋🏼 Hey!

Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We’re a small and growing company, so you can expect to hop in on the ground floor with us and be a consequential member of the team. You'll be more than a contract performer for us – you’ll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career, and you’ll contribute to our team culture. We value growth and community above almost all else, so we gather regularly for game nights, happy hours, tech talks, and plenty more. We think you’ll like it here!

Remember, Bitwise is not a cult. 🖖🏼

🎯 What We Look For

Bitwise hires talented engineers who are driven by purpose and who value a culture of technical excellence, growth, and overall wellness. We deliver new and innovative intelligence solutions to our customers at the very forefront of our country’s national security missions. And we do it every single day. Our work matters, and so will you.

We ask that every new hire be able to:

• Contribute meaningful thought leadership — if not right away, over time
• Interact with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities
• Be detailed, even if that means taking a little more time to get it right
• Contribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company
• Allow us to invest in their education so we both grow together
• Know and live our core values every single day

💡 About this Role

Bitwise is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to provide Systems Administration support for mission operations in support of Defensive Cybersecurity. This position will support one of our government clients in Laurel, Maryland.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support Blue Team missions with opportunities to support Red, Hunt, and JCMA missions as required.
• Support operator laptop builds and software installation and configurations.
• Support the Cyber Range and Lab environments by providing systems administration and automation in support of operator training, mimicking customer systems, and prototype development.
• Develop scripts to automate the initialization and maintenance of environments
• Be part of a team developing innovative solutions to improve mission capabilities.
• Work directly with the customer in a highly collaborative, integrated, fast-paced environment using leading technologies.
• Provide mentorship to other team members and be open to learning techniques and tools from them.
• Leverage skills to look for areas for process improvement and suggest solutions.

📋 Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Windows Systems Administration experience
• Linux Systems Administration experience
• Systems Integration experience
• Experience with PXE boot
• Experience with scripting (Bash, Ansible, Python, PowerShell)
• Experience with  Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform preferred)
• Cybersecurity experience is a plus (Systems Vulnerability Analysis, Adversary Emulation)
• Experience creating SOPs and documenting installation instructions.
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or a high school diploma/GED plus 10 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Don't quite meet these requirements? Peep our other prime positions

🌟 Preferred Skills

• PXE Boot
• Ansible
• Python
• Bash Scripting
• PowerShell
• Terraform
• Splunk​

🏝️ Benefits at Bitwise

• Top salaries because we're top performers
• Pick your PTO – Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.
• All 11 federal holidays, paid!
• Up to 2 snow days, paid!
• We’ll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C’mon now! 🚀
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That’s a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem – we’ll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
• $5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments. 
• Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you. 🔥

💰 Salary Range

$160,000 - $180,000, including Flex Income

Salary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.

🛎️ What to expect after applying

You'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, if qualified, we'll:

• Send over additional company materials for you to review
• Schedule a video call to talk about you, our company, and your place in it
• Craft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough
• Work closely with you through onboarding. We’ll keep it joyful and easy.

ℹ️ Disclaimers

Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Compensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our excellent Head of Growth and Talent Acquisition, Janine Hunter, at janine.hunter@bitwise.tech for assistance.