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System Administrator An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role 👋🏼 Hey! 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 improve 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. 🖖🏼 🎯 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 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 💡 About this Role We're looking for a senior System Administrator who will take ownership of sustaining and evolving a high-performance operational IT environment supporting critical national security capabilities. This is not a ticket-only role — you'll be a technical contributor who drives real impact every day. You will install, configure, and maintain high-performance compute hardware while managing installation and sustainment efforts for both new and legacy systems within our datacenter environment. You'll use configuration management tools like Ansible to build repeatable, scalable deployment playbooks and create precise documentation of procedures, configurations, and lessons learned that allows any engineer to step in seamlessly. You'll work directly with users and distributed support teams to identify gaps in onsite support coverage, recommend improvements to reduce downtime, and optimize workflows. You'll maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures with exceptional clarity. You'll also support virtualization efforts and contribute to IT modernization strategies as mission requirements evolve. This role demands someone who is forward-leaning, takes initiative, and actively looks for ways to make the work easier and faster for everyone around you. 📋 Requirements • 9+ years of relevant experience (with or without a B.S. degree) • Strong Linux administration skills • Networking expertise • Proficiency in VMware virtualization • Hands-on experience with configuration management (Ansible) • Patch management and user management capabilities • STIG mitigation knowledge • Ability to document technical processes with clarity and precision • Strong problem-solving skills • Excellent communication skills when interacting with customers and team members • Ability to operate independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams 🌟 Preferred Skills • Out-of-band (OOB) management experience • Kubernetes experience • High availability web services knowledge • Hands-on comfort working with hardware • Growth-oriented mindset with interest in expanding technical knowledge 🏝️ Benefits at Bitwise • 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. 🔥 💰 Salary Range $232,500 – $273,500 This range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours. Salary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications. 🛎️ What to Expect After Applying You'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll: • 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. We'll keep it joyful and easy. ℹ️ 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 reach out to us.

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System Administrator
An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role
Remember, Bitwise is not a cult. 🖖🏼
What We Look For
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
This role demands someone who is forward-leaning, takes initiative, and actively looks for ways to make the work easier and faster for everyone around you.

Nice-to-haves

Out-of-band (OOB) management experience
Kubernetes experience
High availability web services knowledge
Hands-on comfort working with hardware
Growth-oriented mindset with interest in expanding technical knowledge
Benefits at Bitwise
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!
$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. 🔥

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