{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"05d1107341507ff263c2ca75","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05d1107341507ff263c2ca75","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05d1107341507ff263c2ca75","title":"Platform Operations Manager","description":"Requisition ID: 4084\nStandard Title:\nRequired Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI\nLocation: Bethesda, MD\nWork Type: On-Site\nShift: First\nReferral Eligibility: Eligible\nU.S. Citizenship Required? Yes\nPosition Summary\n\nBase-2 Solutions is seeking a Platform Operations Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of a modern technology stack supporting the DOMEX Data Discovery Platform (D3P) Modernization Program. This role supports the mission to centralize and standardize the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. The position requires ensuring availability, reliability, and performance of a full-stack, containerized microservices platform and fostering a strong DevSecOps culture while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nEnsure uptime, performance, and capacity planning for a large-scale big data production platform with a microservice architecture running on Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and technologies such as Java, Python, React, and low-code tools like Appian.\nLeverage monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve issues.\nLead triage, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.\nDefine and track reliability metrics including SLIs and SLOs.\nLead a team of system administrators supporting a help desk during core hours; set technical standards and mentor staff.\nPartner with systems engineers to design solutions, contribute to documentation, and support architectural alignment.\nParticipate in SAFe Agile release planning, scrums, design sessions, bug triage, and cross-team coordination.\nRequired Qualifications\nBS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 15+ years of relevant experience; 13+ years with a Master's; additional experience may substitute for a degree.\nAt least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II+ certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, SSCP, CISSP (or Associate)).\nAbility to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification.\nExperience with Kubernetes, GitLab pipelines, Linux, and containerized environments.\nExperience supporting enterprise-scale production systems.\nExperience with cloud services (preferably AWS) and cloud infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Logstash, Kibana, and Keycloak.\nDemonstrated success in cross-functional coordination and execution.\nTeam leadership and line management experience.\nStrong communication skills and ability to perform under pressure during incidents.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Agile methodologies.\nDevelopment experience with Bash, PowerShell, SALT, Python, Groovy, Java, etc.\nExperience with Appian or other low-code platforms.\nExperience with technologies such as Kafka, AMQP/JMS, Prometheus/Grafana, GPU-based Kubernetes, SALT automation, Nexus, or GraphQL.\nKnowledge of security best practices including authentication/authorization, secrets management, and data protection.\nInfrastructure-as-code experience with CloudFormation, Terraform, Pulumi.\nAWS cloud certifications.\nRequired Education and Experience Equivalency\nBS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 15+ years of experience.\nMaster's degree with 13+ years of experience.\nRequired Certifications\nAt least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II+ certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, SSCP, CISSP (or Associate)).\nAbility to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification.\nRequired Security Clearance\nActive Top Secret/SCI\nPay & Benefit Highlights\nCompensation\nCompetitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).\nEmployee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.\nAdditional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).\nHealth\n100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.\nChoose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.\n100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.\n100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.\nIncome Protection\n100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.\n100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.\n100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).\n100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.\nRetirement\n401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).\n401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.\nLeave\nUp to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).\n11 paid floating holidays.\nWork-Life Balance\nFlexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).\n\nNT","company":"Base2 Solutions","rawCompany":"base2 solutions","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-04T11:10:28.223Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Platform Operations Manager","description":"Requisition ID: 4084\nStandard Title:\nRequired Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI\nLocation: Bethesda, MD\nWork Type: On-Site\nShift: First\nReferral Eligibility: Eligible\nU.S. Citizenship Required? 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