Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Bitwise • Columbia, MD

7h

About The Position

As an Infrastructure Systems Engineer with a focus on Networking & Security Analysis, you will analyze, design, and support mission-critical infrastructure environments. You will work across network architectures, system configurations, and security controls to ensure systems operate reliably, securely, and in alignment with mission objectives. This role blends systems engineering, network analysis, and security-focused troubleshooting. You may evaluate existing infrastructure, identify performance or security gaps, and recommend improvements that enhance operational effectiveness. You will collaborate with software engineers, DevOps teams, analysts, and mission stakeholders to ensure infrastructure supports evolving technical requirements. Depending on experience level, you may contribute to architectural decisions, support integration efforts, or serve as a technical liaison between engineering teams and mission users.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, firewalls)
• Experience working with Linux and/or Windows server environments
• Familiarity with network monitoring and traffic analysis tools
• Understanding of system security principles and access control models
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure environments
• Ability to analyze system dependencies and data flows
• Experience documenting technical architectures and configurations
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting infrastructure in high-security or mission-driven environments
• Familiarity with cloud or hybrid networking architectures
• Experience analyzing cybersecurity-related data sets (network traffic, OS events)
• Knowledge of containerized or virtualized infrastructure environments
• Experience supporting production CNO capabilities and operations
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Analyze and support enterprise and mission network infrastructures
• Evaluate system configurations and identify security or performance gaps
• Troubleshoot networking, routing, and connectivity issues
• Support system hardening and compliance efforts
• Document system architectures, data flows, and network diagrams
• Conduct traffic analysis to understand system behavior and dependencies
• Collaborate with software and DevOps teams to integrate applications into infrastructure environment
• Translate mission requirements into infrastructure and networking solutions
• Support system testing, validation, and accreditation processes
• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders on infrastructure-related decisions

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed