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Platform Engineer

Bethesda, MD, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

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Skills

Operating Systems
Computer Hardware
Computer Networking
Terraform
Ansible
Bash
Python
GitLab
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Technical Writing
Regulatory Compliance
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu
Oracle Linux
Linux
Docker
Software Development
Kubernetes
Computer Cluster Management
Machine Learning (ML)
Workflow
Orchestration
RESTful
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Collaboration
Management
Artificial Intelligence
Storage
Network
GPU
Virtualization
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Scheduling
LSF
MPI
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Systems Engineering
DoD
Security+
GSEC
SSCP
Customer Engagement
CISA
CISSP
GCIH
Cisco Certifications
Security Clearance
Business Development
PPO
Point Of Sale
HMO
Life Insurance
Taxes
Apache Flex
Microsoft Windows NT

Operating Systems
Computer Hardware
Computer Networking
Terraform
Ansible
Bash
Python
GitLab
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Technical Writing
Regulatory Compliance
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu
Oracle Linux
Linux
Docker
Software Development
Kubernetes
Computer Cluster Management
Machine Learning (ML)
Workflow
Orchestration
RESTful
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Collaboration
Management
Artificial Intelligence
Storage
Network
GPU
Virtualization
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Scheduling
LSF
MPI
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Systems Engineering
DoD
Security+
GSEC
SSCP
Customer Engagement
CISA
CISSP
GCIH
Cisco Certifications
Security Clearance
Business Development
PPO
Point Of Sale
HMO
Life Insurance
Taxes
Apache Flex
Microsoft Windows NT

Summary

Requisition ID: 5067
Standard Title:
Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
Location: Bethesda, MD
Work Type: On-Site
Shift: First
Referral Eligibility: Eligible
U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, develop, and optimize Kubernetes platforms supporting enterprise artificial intelligence capabilities for mission customers. The role requires deep expertise in operating systems, hardware, GPUs, and high-speed networking and is performed 100% on-site at the customer site in Bethesda, Maryland, at the Intelligence Community Campus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain enterprise Kubernetes platforms and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize Kubernetes architecture for performance, efficiency, and feature requirements.
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Salt, Ansible, Bash, Python, or similar frameworks.
Collaborate with development teams to design and implement secure, automated, and repeatable CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab CI/CD.
Troubleshoot complex systems issues across cloud, network, and platform layers.
Maintain technical documentation, architectural specifications, and Linux best practices; support Authority to Operate activities and compliance with federal security standards.

Required Qualifications

Platform Engineering or Systems Engineering experience meeting an applicable education and experience pathway in the equivalency section.
Strong expertise with Linux distributions, including RHEL, Ubuntu, Oracle Linux, and Rocky Linux.
Experience administering Kubernetes clusters, including deploying, scaling, and maintaining containerized workloads.
Hands-on experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting Docker containers and container images throughout the software development lifecycle.
Experience with Kubernetes cluster management and AI/ML workflow orchestration, including Argo, Airflow, and Kubeflow.
Experience consuming and troubleshooting RESTful APIs for platform integration and automation.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.
U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing NVIDIA GPU data center platforms, including DGX, HGX, H200, H100, 200, B300, and L40S.
Experience with NVIDIA enterprise tools such as Base Command Manager, Run:AI, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise.
Knowledge of enterprise server components, including storage and network controllers, HBAs, and SSDs.
Familiarity with GPU virtualization and cloud computing.
Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
Knowledge of distributed resource scheduling systems such as Slurm, LSF, and Open MPI.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years in Platform Engineering or Systems Engineering experience.
Additional years of Platform Engineering or Systems Engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Certifications

Candidates must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification requirements, currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP, along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification. An IAT Level III certification would also be acceptable, including CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP.

Required Security Clearance

Active Top Secret/SCI

Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation

Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

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Dice Id: 90984897
Position Id: aefe630d7fbe2178b1947c10c8570fc2
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