Sr. Automation Systems Engineer

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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

We are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to join our high-performing team supporting the development integration and automation of complex mission systems. This role requires a strong foundation in systems engineering with a focus on networked infrastructure automation and modern software deployment practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud environments scripting system orchestration and infrastructure automation. Youll collaborate with software engineers DevOps professionals and cybersecurity teams to design deploy and maintain secure and scalable systems that support critical operations.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Develop automate and maintain system configurations workflows and processes to ensure the availability and performance of mission-critical systems.
• Collaborate with software engineers and DevOps teams to optimize cloud deployment system integration and CI/CD pipeline automation. Troubleshoot diagnose and resolve issues related to system
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline configuration management deployment and monitoring.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system and network performance issues to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Support the integration and operation of containerized applications using Docker and orchestration tools.
• Implement and enforce system and network security measures ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations deployment processes and network topologies.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure or GCP) in support of infrastructure and application deployment.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g. Python Bash PowerShell Ansible).
• Understanding of networking concepts such as routing switching VPNs firewalls DNS and load balancing.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes or ECS).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices to support automated build and deployment workflows.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux and/or Windows system administration.
• Familiarity with source control systems like Git and project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Twelve(12) years with a Bachelors or four(4) additional years without the degree.
• Dont quite meet these requirements Peep our other prime positions

• Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. Python Go Java).
• Familiarity with network architecture and cloud networking components (VPC VPN Load Balancers).
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or Microsoft Azure certifications.
• Experience with data engineering or managing large-scale data pipelines.
• Experience in container security or securing Kubernetes clusters and workloads.
• Familiarity with data storage systems (e.g. relational NoSQL or data lakes).

• 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

We estimate youll earn between $200000 and $300000 annually including our flex income depending upon your annual work hours.

What to expect after applying

• 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.

ℹ 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. #CJ