Full-Time

Systems/Network Engineer

Posted on 10/7/2025

Visionist

Visionist

51-200 employees

Engineering, software development and analytics services

Compensation Overview

$102k - $180k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Columbia, MD, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
AWS
JIRA
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
  • 5 years of experience in systems administration
  • Experience with Linux and/or Windows
  • Experience designing, building, and setting up an environment from the ground up
  • Experience with switching and routing
  • Experience with virtualization (VmWare)
  • Experience with AWS and/or Azure, as well as with GCCHigh
  • Experience with storage systems
  • Experience supporting multiple users at one time, as well as experience using a Jira ticketing system
  • Familiarity with CMMC (NIST SP 800-171) requirements
  • This position requires the ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as part of routine system maintenance and hardware installations. Candidates should be comfortable performing physical tasks associated with physical IT infrastructure support.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain, configure, and support the reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization in both unclassified and classified spaces
  • Respond to help desk tickets, install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software errors, document problems and resolutions, and assess the impact of issues
  • Perform backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
  • Support capacity, storage planning, database performance, and emerging CMMC L3 and NIST 800-171 compliance measures

Visionist provides engineering, software development and analytical services for mission-critical intelligence projects, forming cross-disciplinary teams to own project success. Its work includes integrating AI/ML into mission systems, embedding data scientists in analysis, UX and data-analysis apps, signal/cyber/exploitation analysis, and security testing and vulnerability assessment. It works on large prime contracts that offer growth and leadership opportunities while keeping a small-team feel. Visionist aims to foster long-term employee ownership through an ESOP and deliver meaningful, mission-focused outcomes for clients.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • $190M five-year DoD contract ensures steady revenue through 2027.
  • $70M four-year DoD contract modernizes voice-processing for intelligence missions.
  • $210M DoD award in 2024 expands cyber operations capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Visionist eyewear dominates brand searches, confusing defense customers now.
  • DoD cuts analytics funding, shifting to Palantir AI in 12-18 months.
  • Employee exodus from employee-owned structure hits in 6-12 months.

What makes Visionist unique

  • Visionist specializes in analytics for high-volume mission-critical defense data normalization.
  • Visionist secured $190M DoD prime contract on January 31, 2022, for Computer Network Operations.
  • Visionist won $210M DoD contract in 2024 for cyber mission software engineering.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Annual Lifestyle Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Company News

Visionist, Inc.
Apr 3rd, 2025
A Decade of Excellence: Visionist Named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th Consecutive Year

Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Visionist has been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th consecutive year!

Visionist, Inc.
Jan 10th, 2024
Visionist Celebrates 9 Consecutive Years as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace

Visionist, Inc. is excited to announce that Visionist has once again been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 9th consecutive year!

Visionist, Inc.
Dec 19th, 2022
Visionist Named a 2022 Top Workplace by Baltimore Sun

Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to share that Visionist has been named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 8th consecutive year!

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