Training Subject Matter ExpertAn active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role About this RoleYou will act as a Systems Engineer and Subject Matter Expert supporting our training team, where you will help design, develop, and deliver technical training that prepares operators and analysts for mission-critical work. You will work closely with instructors, curriculum developers, and mission leadership to ensure course materials reflect current tradecraft, tools, and operational practices. You will serve as a technical authority, providing instruction, coaching, and hands-on support to students and junior personnel within training environments. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining training pipelines, qualification standards, and exercises that keep the workforce ready for evolving missions. This position offers you the opportunity to shape the next generation of operators while working in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
Your Responsibilities:- Develop technical training curriculum, course materials, and hands-on exercises for the training team
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to instruct, coach, and mentor students and junior personnel
- Develop and review Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and Technique Qualification Standards (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
Requirements- 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
Preferred Skills- 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
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$219,000 - $257,500
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 ApplyingYou'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.
