👋🏼 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

This team will be responsible for aggregating data sources to create a clear picture of what infrastructure was requested, what infrastructure was deployed, and proactively alert on any discrepancies. The team's application will then be used by subject matter experts to investigate, create, and iterate on best practices and deployment rules. Then, the team will proactively identify and alert when requested or provisioned infrastructure breaks those best practices and rules. This team must interact with many stakeholders from across the organization and iterate as frequently as possible. As a Systems Engineer, you will serve as the connective tissue between technical teams and mission stakeholders. You’ll bring expertise in networking, cybersecurity, and data analysis to translate mission intent into actionable technical requirements and shape how infrastructure data is collected, analyzed, and acted upon. Your insight will ensure our team delivers incremental value with each iteration, while avoiding wasted cycles and blind alleys. In this role, you’ll not only contextualize discrepancies between requested and realized infrastructure but also proactively identify risks, context gaps, and opportunities for improvement. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Engage directly with stakeholders to refine goals and outcomes, and act as an internal stakeholder yourself to reduce miscommunication and accelerate delivery. 
• Translate customer mission needs into technical requirements that guide development priorities. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret insights and alerts produced by the system, and recommend courses of action, remediation steps, and best-practice improvements. 
• Analyze infrastructure request vs. realization patterns to identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Apply expertise in networking and cybersecurity (offensive and defensive) to evaluate infrastructure usage and detect vulnerabilities. 
• Develop scripts, automations, and integrations that enhance team workflows and improve system reliability. 
• Advocate for user experience and operational utility, ensuring the team builds software that is intuitive, mission-aligned, and valuable in real-world use. 

📋 Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Deep understanding of networking and internet protocols. 
• Experience with cybersecurity concepts, tools, and analysis methods. 
• Familiarity with graph and search technologies (Neo4j, Elastic, Splunk). 
• Strong scripting or development background (Python, Bash, etc.). 
• Excellent communication skills with experience in customer engagement. 
• Twelve (12) years with a Bachelor’s or four (4) additional years without the degree.
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🌟 Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems. 
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations. 
• Familiarity with Git, GitLab, and Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).

🏝️ 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

We estimate you'll earn between $200,000 and $300,000 annually, including our flex income, depending upon your annual work hours.

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, 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.