Appian Software Developer​/Integrator Security Clearance

Position: Appian Software Developer/Integrator with Security Clearance
Job Description Position Summary Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Appian Software Developer/Integrator to contribute to the design, development, deployment, and operation of a DoD-wide TCPED workflow management platform for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). The role involves integrating off-the-shelf and new development efforts, leveraging cloud computing, AI, ML, and cross-domain transfer systems to enhance mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development.

The position is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD, with a flexible schedule and occasional remote work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Work with a team of system integration engineers to successfully deploy release candidates to production environment.
* Participate in test, staging, and production deployment.
* Integrate container-based Appian using Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm, and other Dev Ops Sec  integration tools.
* Assist in the maintenance of services and procedures for a big data pipeline including Kafka, Elasticsearch, and in-house Python/Java microservices running on Kubernetes.
* Monitor automated system integration tests to identify failed modules and components.
* Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
* Foster an environment of collaboration with team members to provide quality service and product to the customer.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
* Experience with Appian.
* Experience with containerization.
* Development and/or scripting experience, especially Python and Bash.
* Experience with Dev Ops practices and tools including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins.
* Experience with Agile practices.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Enthusiastic with the ability to work well on a team and a self-starter who can work independently.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with systems at scale.
* Experience with Kafka or other message passing systems.
* Experience on a production/enterprise system.
* Cloud infrastructure experience.
* Appian certification.
* Experience with Java, Kubernetes monitoring (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana), Appian integration with PostgreSQL or other DBs, SALT for deployment automation, GraphQL, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash (specifically admin experience), Helm and Helmfile.
* Possess at least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification, e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, SSCP, CISSP (or Associate).
* Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification per DoD 8570 policy. Required

Education and Experience Equivalency
* Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of experience.
* Masters with 6+ years of experience. Required Certifications
* DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, SSCP, CISSP or Associate).
* Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification per DoD 8570 policy. 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 Care First, Kaiser, and United Healthcare, 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