Automation Engineer

Bitwise • Columbia, MD

5h

About The Position

As an Automation Engineer focused on Python & Tradecraft Development, you will design and implement software solutions that streamline mission workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and support evolving cyber tradecraft. You will work closely with operators, analysts, and engineers to identify manual or repetitive processes and transform them into scalable, reliable automation. This role emphasizes practical problem-solving and rapid capability development. You may build standalone tools, integrate with existing mission systems, or develop automation frameworks that enable repeatable and auditable processes. Your work will directly impact operational tempo and mission effectiveness. Depending on experience level, you may contribute to tradecraft development, mentor junior engineers, and help establish best practices for automation in secure environments.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Experience developing automation scripts or tools in Linux-based environments
• Familiarity with REST APIs and system integration patterns
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data
• Understanding of software development best practices (version control, testing, documentation)
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting cyber operations or mission tradecraft development
• Familiarity with data parsing, transformation, and enrichment techniques
• Experience integrating automation with databases or search platforms
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and cybersecurity concept
• Experience building CLI tools or lightweight user interfaces
• Familiarity with containerized deployments
• Experience supporting production CNO capabilities and operations
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Design and develop Python-based automation tools and workflows
• Integrate automation capabilities with existing mission systems and APIs
• Translate operational needs into scalable software solutions
• Develop scripts and utilities to process, enrich, and transform data
• Support testing, debugging, and refinement of automated capabilities
• Improve reliability and maintainability of existing automation frameworks
• Document tradecraft processes and technical implementations
• Collaborate directly with mission stakeholders to iterate quickly on requirements
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency through automation

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed