System Administrator

Visionist • Annapolis Junction, MD

17d

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 mission-focused program covering systems engineering, database administration, data science and knowledge management, enterprise risk management, integration and test, and operations and systems support. The administrator works with customers and distributed engineering teams to maintain secure, reliable infrastructure and respond to changing mission requirements. An active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required, and U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants selected must obtain or maintain a government security clearance.

Requirements

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

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.
• 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 with customers and distributed engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and respond to evolving mission requirements.

Benefits

• Annual merit increases and performance-based bonuses.
• Four weeks of paid time off that is not use-or-lose, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, and flexible work hours.
• 80 hours of paid parental leave, plus an $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity leave.
• 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 $600 lifestyle bonus for expenses such as gyms or fitness, new technology, or an HSA.
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Regular social activities, including happy hours, baseball games, and activity clubs.

What This Job Offers

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