TS/SCI Training Architect & SME

Bitwise; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 219,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top salaries

3–5 weeks PTO with pay adjustment

11 federal holidays paid

Up to 2 snow days paid

401(k) matching up to 24%

Employer-paid insurance

Education assistance up to $5,250

Spot bonuses for certifications

Job summary

Bitwise is seeking a Systems Engineer and SME to design, develop, and deliver technical training for operators and analysts in mission-critical environments. You will partner with instructors and mission leadership to ensure training reflects current tradecraft, tools, and practices, while creating robust qualification standards and exercises.

You will shape the next generation of operators in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience (or a Bachelor's degree plus 4 additional years of experience in a related field)
• Knowledge of CNE/CNO operations and cyber mission tradecraft
• Experience developing and delivering technical training and instructional materials
• Experience developing or reviewing Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and Technique Qualification Standards (TQS)
• Experience with operating systems and networking concepts (security, design, and troubleshooting)
• Active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/ESXi, Proxmox, KVM) for training environments
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (Bash, Python, C++)
• Experience creating virtual training environments and Capture-The-Flag (CTF) events
• Experience mentoring operators and exploitation analysts
• Experience applying AI/ML technologies to improve workload efficiency and automate routine tasks

Responsibilities

• Develop technical training curriculum, course materials, and hands-on exercises for the training team
• Serve as a SME to instruct, coach, and mentor students and junior personnel
• Develop and review JQS and TQS to ensure training aligns with mission requirements
• Create and maintain training pipelines with measurable milestones and timeline adherence
• Provide systems engineering expertise and technical documentation support to the training team and stakeholders

Skills

Technical training

SME coaching

Training strategy

JQS/TQS

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

VMware/ESXi

Proxmox

KVM

Bash

Python

C++

Job description

Bitwise is seeking a Systems Engineer and SME to design, develop, and deliver technical training for operators and analysts in mission-critical environments. You will partner with instructors and mission leadership to ensure training reflects current tradecraft, tools, and practices, while creating robust qualification standards and exercises.

You will shape the next generation of operators in a fast-paced setting.