👋🏼 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

As a DevOps Engineer (Infrastructure & Automation), you will design, implement, and maintain the systems that enable reliable, secure, and scalable software delivery in mission environments. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and systems engineering, building automation that reduces manual processes and increases deployment velocity while maintaining operational stability.

This role emphasizes infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipeline development, container orchestration, and production monitoring. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, data engineers, and mission stakeholders to ensure applications are deployed efficiently, monitored effectively, and operated securely.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and deployment
• Manage containerized environments using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, and system updates
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
• Support high-availability and fault-tolerant system architectures
• Troubleshoot deployment, networking, and performance issues in production environments
• Collaborate with development teams to improve build, release, and deployment workflows
• Ensure systems operate securely and in compliance with mission requirements
• Document infrastructure configurations and operational procedures

📋 Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience developing infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Packer, or similar
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes or similar)
• Experience working in Linux-based environments
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and system architecture
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools
• Experience using Git-based workflows
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system and deployment issues
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🌟 Preferred Skills

• Experience operating in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD or similar pipeline tools
• Experience implementing observability stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, Elastic, etc.)
• Experience with database infrastructure (Postgres, SQLite, etc.)
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, Go, or similar languages
• Familiarity with secure and compliant infrastructure in high-security environments
• Experience supporting production CNO capabilities and operations
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Familiarity with 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

Junior: $115k - $165k
Mid-Level: $150k - $250k
Senior: $225k - $315k
These ranges include our flex income and depend 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 send an email to hiring@bitwise.tech  #CJ