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System Administrator

Visionist, Inc.
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. 

Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a System Administrator on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting specialized tools for enhanced efficiency and quick iterations for our operations user base. Seeing your tools in real-time action brings immediate gratification. This premier program encompasses traditional software services including Systems Design and Engineering, Database Administration, Data Science and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Integration and Test, as well as Operations and Systems Support. The program is characterized by innovation and excitement, fostering meaningful engagements, and offering distinctive collaboration opportunities with users, policy makers, and mission leadership, all while maintaining a service mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment and enjoy utilizing a diverse tech stack, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation’s cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don’t just take our word for it—check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more. Check us out at www.visionistinc.com.    

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Your contributions are… 
  - Install, configure, and maintain high-performance computing hardware in an operational datacenter environment
  - Support installation, configuration, and sustainment of new and legacy hardware infrastructure
  - Utilize Ansible for configuration management and automation to improve system consistency and efficiency
  - Develop and maintain deployment playbooks, technical procedures, configuration documentation, and lessons learned to support repeatable, scalable processes
  - Identify gaps in onsite support coverage and recommend improvements to minimize downtime and streamline user workflows
  - Create and maintain technical diagrams, standard operating procedures, and system documentation to support seamless knowledge transfer
  - Support virtualization initiatives and contribute to IT modernization strategies
  - Perform Linux administration, networking, patch management, user management, and STIG mitigation to maintain secure, reliable systems
  - Collaborate directly with customers and distributed engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and adapt to evolving mission requirements

Requirements for your new career…
  - 9 years of experience in System Administration
  - Strong experience administering and troubleshooting Linux systems
  - Knowledge of networking principles and infrastructure support
  - Experience with VMware and virtualization technologies
  - Experience developing and maintaining clear, detailed technical documentation and operational procedures
  - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  - Excellent communication skills and experience working directly with customers
  - Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams

Benefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New Career
  - Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
  - 4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
  - 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
  - Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
  - 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  - Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
  - Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability

Salary range: $143,000 - $242,000
Disclaimer: Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc. 

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Not a good fit? Check out our other opportunities: https://jobs.jobvite.com/visionist

Next steps: Apply online and one of our recruiters will reach out to you. We have a streamlined process of phone screen with a recruiter, interview with a Visionist team at our HQ in Columbia, MD, and that is all!

Interested in learning more about Visionist and the work we do? Check out our website! https://www.visionistinc.com/what-we-do

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U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance. 

Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer. 

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