Visionist, Inc.
Systems Engineer (Infrastructure Analysis)
Visionist, Inc., Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.
Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Systems Engineer with a focus on infrastructure analysis 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 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 & 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.
Your contributions are
Engage directly with stakeholders to refine goals and outcomes, and act as an internal stakeholder to reduce miscommunication and accelerate delivery
Translate customer mission needs into technical requirements that guide development priorities
Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret insights and alerts produced by the system, and recommend courses of action, remediation steps, and best‑practice improvements
Analyze infrastructure request‑versus‑realization patterns to identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Apply expertise in networking and cybersecurity (offensive and defensive) to evaluate infrastructure usage and detect vulnerabilities
Develop scripts, automations, and integrations that enhance team workflows and improve system reliability
Advocate for user experience and operational utility, ensuring the team builds software that is intuitive, mission‑aligned, and valuable in real‑world use
Requirements for your new career
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
12 years of experience in systems engineering
Deep understanding of networking and internet protocols
Experience with cybersecurity concepts, tools, and analytical methods
Familiarity with graph and search technologies (e.g., Neo4j, Elasticsearch, Splunk)
Strong background in scripting or software development (Python, Bash, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience engaging directly with customers and stakeholders
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, & vision
benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional
$4,160 /year)
Annual
lifestyle bonus of $600
– use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
Annual
merit increases & performance‑based bonuses
Term life insurance, short‑term disability, & long‑term disability
Salary range:
$165,000 - $240,000
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.
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
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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Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Systems Engineer with a focus on infrastructure analysis 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 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 & 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.
Your contributions are
Engage directly with stakeholders to refine goals and outcomes, and act as an internal stakeholder to reduce miscommunication and accelerate delivery
Translate customer mission needs into technical requirements that guide development priorities
Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret insights and alerts produced by the system, and recommend courses of action, remediation steps, and best‑practice improvements
Analyze infrastructure request‑versus‑realization patterns to identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Apply expertise in networking and cybersecurity (offensive and defensive) to evaluate infrastructure usage and detect vulnerabilities
Develop scripts, automations, and integrations that enhance team workflows and improve system reliability
Advocate for user experience and operational utility, ensuring the team builds software that is intuitive, mission‑aligned, and valuable in real‑world use
Requirements for your new career
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
12 years of experience in systems engineering
Deep understanding of networking and internet protocols
Experience with cybersecurity concepts, tools, and analytical methods
Familiarity with graph and search technologies (e.g., Neo4j, Elasticsearch, Splunk)
Strong background in scripting or software development (Python, Bash, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience engaging directly with customers and stakeholders
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, & vision
benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional
$4,160 /year)
Annual
lifestyle bonus of $600
– use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
Annual
merit increases & performance‑based bonuses
Term life insurance, short‑term disability, & long‑term disability
Salary range:
$165,000 - $240,000
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.
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
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr