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Visionist, Inc.

Junior Systems Administrator

Visionist, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Visionist is bidding on an upcoming PRIME contract and is seeking Systems Administrators to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.

Overview You will advance the future of maritime domain awareness by enhancing global ship tracking systems. You’ll leverage state-of-the-art analytics, multi-INT fusion, and cutting-edge technologies to detect and disrupt illicit activities at sea—including smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing, and waste dumping—while also preventing terrorism, securing global commerce, and strengthening U.S. homeland defense.

For over 14 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people—your job security is assured. 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 and providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, with opportunities for internal growth and promotion. Check out our 4.8-star Glassdoor rating and visit www.visionistinc.com for more information.

Your contributions

Install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, and system software

Perform system upgrades, apply patches, and resolve software-related issues

Monitor system performance, integrity, and availability of key resources

Conduct regular system backups and recovery, ensuring data integrity and availability

Manage user accounts, access controls, and system permissions

Troubleshoot and repair hardware/software failures while coordinating with stakeholders as needed

Develop and maintain installation, configuration, and operational procedures

Optimize system performance through tuning, upgrades, and resource allocation

Requirements for Your New Career

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional higher education may substitute years of experience)

3 years of experience in system administration

Hands-on experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, services, and storage

Knowledge of operating system patching, upgrades, and configuration management

Proficiency with system backups, recovery, and performance monitoring

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with standard system administration concepts, practices, and procedures

Benefits of becoming a Visionist

We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success

Competitive 15% retirement contribution (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)

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, and vision benefits for individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)

Annual lifestyle bonus of $600

Annual merit increases and performance-based bonuses

Term life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability

Salary Base pay range: $92,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Disclaimer Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, and market conditions.

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Next steps Apply online and a recruiter will reach out. The process includes a phone screen with a recruiter and an interview with a Visionist team at our HQ in Columbia, MD.

Interested in learning more about Visionist and the work we do? Visit https://www.visionistinc.com/what-we-do

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.

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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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