Systems Engineer (Mid-Career) - HPC & GPU Infrastructure

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental premiums paid

Vision premiums paid

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a mid-career Systems Engineer specializing in HPC and GPU infrastructure to design, develop, and optimize GPU clusters for Intelligence Community customers. This is a 100% on-site position at the customer site in Bethesda, Maryland.

The role requires Linux expertise, DoD certification readiness, and strong scripting and automation skills. You will install and tune HPC software, manage GPU workloads with Slurm/PBS, and document architectures and testing results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CASP+, CISSP) is required or equivalent.
• Experience with Linux-based GPU development and Linux performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain on-premises and cloud-based GPU/HPC hardware; assess performance.
• Analyze HPC/GPU cluster performance; identify bottlenecks and optimization strategies.
• Install and configure HPC and GPU job-scheduling platforms (Slurm, PBS, Apache Airflow, Kubernetes).
• Apply power-management techniques to optimize GPU power across Linux platforms.
• Design and execute Linux-based GPU performance tests, benchmarking, and debugging.

Skills

Linux systems

Python/Bash scripting

GPU/HPC hardware

Parallel computing

Networking basics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/EE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Slurm

PBS

Apache Airflow

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
• Location: Bethesda, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First

• Requisition ID: 5287
• 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 mid-career Systems Engineer specializing in HPC and GPU infrastructure to design, develop, and optimize GPU clusters for Intelligence Community customers. This is a 100% on-site position at the customer site in Bethesda, Maryland.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Contribute to the installation and maintenance of on-premises and cloud-based GPU and HPC hardware, assessing hardware performance and its interaction with software components.
• Analyze HPC and GPU cluster performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to improve performance across Linux applications while addressing hardware and software considerations.
• Install and configure HPC and GPU job-scheduling and workload-management platforms, including Slurm, PBS, Apache Airflow, and Kubernetes.
• Apply power-management techniques to optimize GPU power consumption across mobile and desktop Linux platforms.
• Design and execute Linux-based GPU performance and functionality tests, including stress testing, benchmarking, and debugging; maintain and expand the testing suite.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural specifications, code documentation, and Linux-specific best practices for GPU development.
• Monitor trends, innovations, and competitive developments in the GPU industry; contribute to research and propose Linux-specific approaches to GPU design and optimization.
• Share regular technical updates and insights with the team.

Required Qualifications

• Systems engineering experience meeting an applicable education/experience pathway in the equivalency section.
• Expertise in operating system integration for Linux.
• Strong understanding of computer hardware architecture, particularly as it relates to Linux systems.
• Knowledge of parallel computing, graphics algorithms, and real-time rendering in Linux environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate within a team.
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical information in a Linux context.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or BASH.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, and related tools.
• US Citizenship.
• DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification requirements or an acceptable IAT Level III certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of GPU virtualization, cloud computing, and emerging Linux-based technologies.
• Experience with container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring.
• Knowledge of distributed resource-scheduling systems.
• Understanding of data center networking hardware and cabling concepts.
• Understanding of networking technologies such as DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, HSRP, and SNMP.
• Knowledge of data center networking security principles, including firewall ACLs, IPS/IDS, and policy-based routing.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Certifications

• Meet DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification requirements, currently one of Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification, or an acceptable IAT Level III certification, including one of 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: base-2solutions.com/eeo

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).