Platform Engineer with Security Clearance

Base-2 Solutions; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid for employees

Dental premiums paid for employees

Vision premiums paid for employees

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Platform Engineer to design, develop, and optimize Kubernetes platforms for enterprise AI capabilities. The role is 100% on-site at the Bethesda, MD client site, requiring deep OS, hardware, GPU, and high-speed networking expertise.

You will build scalable Kubernetes architectures, implement IaC tooling, and develop secure CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD, while ensuring compliance with federal security standards and DoD guidelines.

Qualifications

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise Kubernetes platforms for performance and reliability.
• Develop IaC using Terraform, Salt, Ansible, Bash, Python, or equivalent.
• Build secure, automated CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD).
• Troubleshoot complex systems across cloud, network, and platform layers.
• Support DoD/compliance with federal security standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise Kubernetes platforms.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Salt, Ansible, Bash, Python).
• Collaborate on secure CI/CD pipelines including GitLab CI/CD.
• Troubleshoot issues across cloud, network, and platform layers.
• Maintain documentation and Linux best practices; support Authority to Operate.

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

Python

Bash

GitLab CI/CD

Argo

Airflow

Kubeflow

REST APIs

NVIDIA GPUs

AWS

Open MPI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Salt

Ansible

Bash

Python

GitLab

Job description

Job Description 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Learn more: 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). NT