👋🏼 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 an Exploitation Analyst supporting CNO Operations, you will analyze technical data, systems, and operational outputs to identify opportunities for capability development and mission advancement. You will work at the intersection of analysis and engineering — helping interpret system behavior, uncover vulnerabilities, and provide actionable insights that inform offensive cyber efforts.

This role emphasizes deep technical analysis, collaboration with developers and operators, and the ability to translate complex findings into operationally relevant outcomes. You may analyze network traffic, host-based artifacts, firmware, or application behavior to support mission objectives. Your work will directly influence how capabilities are developed, refined, and deployed.

Depending on experience level, you may serve as a technical lead for analytic efforts or help guide junior analysts in structured exploitation workflows.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Analyze network traffic, host data, or system artifacts to identify vulnerabilities and behavioral patterns
• Conduct technical analysis to support development and refinement of CNO capabilities
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of software, binaries, or firmware
• Collaborate with developers to translate analytic findings into actionable technical requirements
• Document findings clearly for operational and engineering audiences
• Support validation and testing of developed capabilities
• Develop repeatable analysis workflows and improve exploitation methodologies
• Provide technical input during mission planning and post-operation assessments
• Assist in troubleshooting operational capability performance issues

📋 Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, protocols, traffic analysis)
• Experience analyzing system logs, network traffic, or host-based artifacts
• Familiarity with Linux and/or Windows operating environments
• Experience using analysis tools such as Wireshark, Ghidra, IDA Pro, or similar
• Ability to interpret technical data and identify patterns or anomalies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and operators
• Don't quite meet these requirements? Peep our other prime positions

🌟 Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting CNO or offensive cyber operations
• Familiarity with reverse engineering and vulnerability research techniques
• Knowledge of exploit development processes
• Experience analyzing firmware or embedded systems
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) to automate analysis
• 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