{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f1d97680fe01fd6889827a8c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f1d97680fe01fd6889827a8c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f1d97680fe01fd6889827a8c","title":"System Administrator","description":"System Administrator\nAn active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role\n\nHey!\nBitwise 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!\nRemember, Bitwise is not a cult.\nWhat We Look For\nBitwise 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.\nWe ask that every new hire be able to:\nContribute meaningful thought leadership — if not right away, over time\nInteract with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities\nBe detailed, even if that means taking a little more time to get it right\nContribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company\nAllow us to invest in their education so we both grow together\nKnow and live our core values every single day\nAbout this Role\nThis is a senior System Administrator role supporting CNO Capabilities in a high-performance operational IT environment — and we want to be upfront: this is not a ticket-only position. We're looking for someone who takes genuine ownership of systems, documents with precision, builds strong working relationships, and actively looks for ways to make engineers more effective every single day.\nYou'll be working hands-on with some of the most capable compute hardware in the enterprise — including NVIDIA H100, H200, and B300 class accelerator platforms — installing, configuring, and sustaining systems that mission teams depend on. You'll also lead equipment relocation efforts to a government data warehouse, ensuring configuration integrity and accurate tracking throughout the process. Once there, you'll establish yourself as the go-to technical resource for installation and sustainment, partnering closely with onsite System Administrators to streamline troubleshooting and keep mission timelines on track.\nBeyond the hardware, you'll build the documentation and repeatable deployment playbooks that make future installs faster and smoother than the last. You'll identify gaps in support coverage, recommend improvements, and work directly with engineering teams to optimize system performance and user workflows. And as the mission evolves — including future support for AWS, cloud integrations, and Large Language Model infrastructure — you'll evolve with it.\nIf you're the kind of engineer who leaves every environment better than you found it, we'd love to meet you.\nYour day-to-day responsibilities will include:\nInstalling, configuring, and maintaining high-performance compute hardware, including NVIDIA H100, H200, and B300 class accelerator platforms\nUninstalling and relocating existing equipment to a government data warehouse while maintaining configuration integrity and proper asset tracking\nLeading installation and sustainment efforts for new and legacy hardware within the warehouse environment\nDocumenting installation procedures, configurations, and lessons learned to create repeatable, scalable deployment playbooks\nBuilding strong working relationships with onsite System Administrators to streamline troubleshooting and escalate priorities when mission timelines require it\nIdentifying gaps in onsite support coverage and recommending improvements to reduce downtime and response time\nPartnering directly with contract engineering teams to optimize system performance and user workflows\nMaintaining detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures with a level of clarity that allows another engineer to step in seamlessly\nSupporting virtualization efforts and contributing to long-term IT modernization strategies\nAdapting as mission requirements evolve, including future support for AWS, cloud integrations, and Large Language Model infrastructure\nRequirements\n9 years of experience, with or without a B.S.\nStrong Linux systems administration experience in operational environments\nExperience installing and maintaining GPU-accelerated or high-performance compute systems, particularly NVIDIA enterprise-class hardware\nDemonstrated ability to document technical processes clearly and professionally\nExperience working within structured data center or warehouse environments\nFamiliarity with virtualization technologies and hypervisors\nAbility to troubleshoot hardware and software issues across networked systems\nStrong communication skills and experience interacting directly with mission users\nProven ability to operate independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams\nPreferred Skills\nForward-leaning mindset with enthusiasm for improving user experience\nComfort working hands-on with hardware in a warehouse environment\nA relationship-builder who understands that mission success depends on strong coordination with onsite support teams\nFlexible and growth-oriented, with interest in expanding into cloud, AWS, and LLM support over time\nCommitted to building documentation and processes that make tomorrow's installs faster than today's\n️ Benefits at Bitwise\nTop salaries because we're top performers\nPick 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.\nAll 11 federal holidays, paid!\nUp to 2 snow days, paid!\nWe'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!\n100% 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.\n$5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.\nSpot 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.\nSalary Range\n$232,500 – $273,500\nThis range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours.\nSalary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.\n️ What to Expect After Applying\nYou'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll:\nSend over additional company materials for you to review\nSchedule a video call to talk about you, our company, and your place in it\nCraft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough\nWork closely with you through onboarding. We'll keep it joyful and easy.\nℹ️ Disclaimers\nBitwise 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. 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You'll identify gaps in support coverage, recommend improvements, and work directly with engineering teams to optimize system performance and user workflows. 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Your choice, your balance.\nAll 11 federal holidays, paid!\nUp to 2 snow days, paid!\nWe'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!\n100% 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.\n$5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.\nSpot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go \"Hot damn!\". 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