Infrastructure 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. We’re 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. You'll be more than a contract performer for us – you’ll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and your career, and you’ll 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 you’ll like it here!

Remember, Bitwise is not a cult. 🖖🏼

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 country’s 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

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, Dev Ops 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.

• 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 Dev Ops 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

• 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.
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