Senior Systems Administrator
Senior Systems Administrator
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Job Description
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Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Were 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. Youll be more than a contract performer for us youll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career and youll 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 youll 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 countrys 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.
- 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.
- Bachelors degree plus 5years of relevant experience or a high school diploma/GED plus 10 years of relevant experience may be considered.
- Dont quite meet these requirements Peep our other prime positions
- PXE Boot
- Ansible
- Python
- Bash Scripting
- PowerShell
- Terraform
- Splunk
- Top salaries because were 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!
- Well 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. Cmon now!
- 100% employer-paid medical dental vision life and disability insurances. Thats a lot. Already covered on health insurance No problem well trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
- $5250 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
$160000 - $180000 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
Youll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that if qualified well:- 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. Well keep it joyful and easy.
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 for assistance.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
