Sr. Systems Engineer (Infrastructure Analysis)

Bitwise • Columbia, MD

11d • $200,000 - $300,000

About The Position

This team will be responsible for aggregating data sources to create a clear picture of what infrastructure was requested, what infrastructure was deployed, and proactively alert on any discrepancies. The team's application will then be used by subject matter experts to investigate, create, and iterate on best practices and deployment rules. Then, the team will proactively identify and alert when requested or provisioned infrastructure breaks those best practices and rules. This team must interact with many stakeholders from across the organization and iterate as frequently as possible. As a Systems Engineer, you will serve as the connective tissue between technical teams and mission stakeholders. You’ll bring expertise in networking, cybersecurity, and data analysis to translate mission intent into actionable technical requirements and shape how infrastructure data is collected, analyzed, and acted upon. Your insight will ensure our team delivers incremental value with each iteration, while avoiding wasted cycles and blind alleys. In this role, you’ll not only contextualize discrepancies between requested and realized infrastructure but also proactively identify risks, context gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Deep understanding of networking and internet protocols.
• Experience with cybersecurity concepts, tools, and analysis methods.
• Familiarity with graph and search technologies (Neo4j, Elastic, Splunk).
• Strong scripting or development background (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills with experience in customer engagement.
• Twelve (12) years with a Bachelor’s or four (4) additional years without the degree.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
• Familiarity with Git, GitLab, and Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with stakeholders to refine goals and outcomes, and act as an internal stakeholder yourself to reduce miscommunication and accelerate delivery.
• Translate customer mission needs into technical requirements that guide development priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret insights and alerts produced by the system, and recommend courses of action, remediation steps, and best-practice improvements.
• Analyze infrastructure request vs. realization patterns to identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Apply expertise in networking and cybersecurity (offensive and defensive) to evaluate infrastructure usage and detect vulnerabilities.
• Develop scripts, automations, and integrations that enhance team workflows and improve system reliability.
• Advocate for user experience and operational utility, ensuring the team builds software that is intuitive, mission-aligned, and valuable in real-world use.

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: Mid Level