System Administrator

Visionist, Inc. • Annapolis Junction, MD

19d • $143,000 - $242,000

About The Position

Visionist is hiring a System Administrator for a fully funded opportunity on its largest prime contract. The role supports an operational datacenter and a program spanning systems design and engineering, database administration, data science and knowledge management, enterprise risk management, integration and test, and operations and systems support. The team works collaboratively with users, policy makers, mission leadership, and distributed engineering teams to support mission requirements.

The System Administrator installs, configures, and sustains high-performance computing hardware and other new and legacy infrastructure. The role uses Ansible for configuration management and automation, supports virtualization and IT modernization, and administers Linux systems, networking, patching, user accounts, and security hardening. The position also develops and maintains deployment playbooks, technical procedures, diagrams, standard operating procedures, configuration documentation, and lessons learned. It identifies onsite support coverage gaps and works with customers and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.

Requirements

• 9 years of experience in System Administration.
• Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible.
• Applicants selected will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain high-performance computing hardware in an operational datacenter environment.
• Support installation, configuration, and sustainment of new and legacy hardware infrastructure.
• Use 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 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.

Benefits

• Annual merit increases and performance-based bonuses.
• Four weeks of 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, and vision benefits for individuals and families; employees who waive medical benefits receive an additional $4,160 per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 for expenses such as gyms/fitness, new technology, or an HSA.
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Regular happy hours, baseball games, and activity clubs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed