12+ years of relevant systems engineering experience or equivalent education.
Expertise in Linux operating system integration.
Strong understanding of computer hardware architecture related to Linux systems.
Knowledge of parallel computing and graphics algorithms in Linux environments.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or BASH.
Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
Must meet DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification requirements.
Responsibilities
Install and maintain GPU and HPC hardware on-premises and in the cloud.
Analyze HPC and GPU cluster performance and develop improvement strategies.
Install and configure job-scheduling and workload-management platforms.
Apply power-management techniques to optimize GPU power consumption.
Design and execute Linux-based tests for GPU performance validation.
Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for GPU development.
Monitor trends and innovations in the GPU industry and propose optimization strategies.
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
401(k) with 8% total company contribution and immediate vesting.
Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid floating holidays.
Flexible work schedules, including options for compressed work periods.
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 5274
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 Senior Systems Engineer - HPC & GPU Infrastructure to design, develop, and optimize high-performance computing and GPU clusters supporting 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 GPU and HPC hardware on-premises and in the cloud, providing insight into hardware performance and interaction with software components.
Analyze HPC and GPU cluster performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to improve performance across applications in Linux, 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 on mobile and desktop Linux platforms and continuously assess power-efficiency strategies.
Design and execute Linux-based tests to validate GPU performance and functionality, 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.
Required Qualifications
Relevant systems engineering experience meeting an applicable education and 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 similar tools.
Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification requirements; an IAT Level III certification is also acceptable.
US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts supported.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of GPU virtualization, cloud computing, and emerging Linux-based technologies.
Experience with container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with Prometheus/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 12+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
Additional years of relevant systems engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Required Certifications
Candidate 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).
