GPU Systems Engineer 4

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking a senior systems engineer to design, develop, and optimize GPU clusters for enterprise AI mission systems, focusing on Linux-based architectures, hardware, and high-speed networking in a secure DoD environment.

You will work with AI/ML engineers to integrate GPUs with Linux, optimize drivers, analyze performance, and build tooling with Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Salt while maintaining documentation and compliance with DoD security standards.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Ten years of experience in the field with related expertise.
• Experience managing NVIDIA GPU data center platforms (DGX, HGX, H200, H100, L4s).
• Strong Linux knowledge across RHEL, Ubuntu, Oracle, and Rocky.
• DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification required.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain GPU clusters.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize architectures for performance, power, and features.
• Integrate GPUs with Linux-based systems in collaboration with AI/ML engineers.
• Optimize GPU drivers for compatibility, reliability, and performance.
• Analyze GPU performance, identify bottlenecks, and improve efficiency across hardware and software.

Skills

Linux expertise

GPU data center platforms

Bash & Python

Automation tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

DGX

HGX

H200

H100

L4s

NVIDIA GPUs

Bash

Python

Ansible

Puppet

Salt

Job description

Position Summary

Support enterprise AI mission systems by designing, developing, and optimizing GPU clusters, with deep focus on operating systems, hardware, GPU platforms, and high-speed networking in a secure customer environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain GPU clusters.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define and optimize architectures for performance, power efficiency, and required features.
• Work closely with AI/ML engineers to integrate GPUs with Linux-based systems.
• Optimize GPU drivers for compatibility, reliability, and performance.
• Analyze GPU performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to improve efficiency across hardware and software layers.
• Build and maintain debugging tools, profiling utilities, and performance analysis software for Linux environments.
• Leverage Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Salt for tooling and automation.
• Maintain technical documentation, architectural specifications, and Linux best practices.
• Support ATO activities and ensure compliance with federal security standards.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of ten years of experience in the category field.
• Experience managing NVIDIA GPU data center platforms, including DGX, HGX, H200, H100, and L4s.
• Knowledge of enterprise server components, including storage/network controllers, HBAs, and SSDs.
• Strong expertise with Linux distributions, including RHEL, Ubuntu, Oracle, and Rocky.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.
• Meet DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification requirements at a minimum; IAT Level III is also acceptable.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts supported.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes cluster management and AI/ML workflow orchestration, including Argo, Airflow, and Kubeflow.
• Familiarity with GPU virtualization and cloud computing.
• Experience with Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring.
• Knowledge of distributed resource scheduling systems such as Slurm, LSF, or similar tools.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelors' Degree with 10 years of experience.
• Masters' Degree with 10 years of experience.
• PhD with 10 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification: Security CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Required Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.