System Engineer

Bitwise • Fort Meade, MD

5d • $150,000 - $220,000

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic and organized System Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be actively involved in the entire lifecycle of complex systems, from initial design and integration to deployment and maintenance. You will be a key figure in helping to drive our mission forward by ensuring our technical architecture is robust and aligned with program goals. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team, interface with stakeholders, and make a significant impact on high-priority projects. Your technical skills and collaborative spirit will be critical in helping to solve complex challenges.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in a systems engineering role.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, standards, and the full development lifecycle.
• Experience with network profiling, fingerprinting, and security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and organize technical tasks and priorities.
• Experience contributing to the design or architecture of IT systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working within a collaborative team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline OR Four (4) additional years in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience with web hosting/monitoring.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g., Lambda) and/or containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Background or familiarity with mobile technology systems and infrastructure.
• Experience working within an Agile or a DevOps environment.
• Relevant professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architectural design and integration of complex, enterprise-level systems.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and test plans.
• Utilize strong organizational skills to track and manage technical tasks and milestones.
• Support the implementation of strategic plans for infrastructure management and automation
• Act as a technical point of contact, collaborating between the engineering team and program management.

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