TS/SCI Systems & Network Administrator

Visionist, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Visionist, Inc. is seeking a Systems/Network Administrator at Fort Meade with Top Secret/SI clearance. The role involves installing and maintaining servers and networking gear, administering Linux systems, and supporting virtualization platforms (VMware, Xen, Nutanix).

Strong automation with Ansible and robust documentation are required to ensure secure and efficient IT operations. The position requires 5+ years in systems/network administration, a technical bachelor’s degree (or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, with 4 years of experience substituting for the degree.
• 5+ years of systems/network administration experience.
• Hands-on IT infrastructure experience including server install, rack/stack, cabling, hardware troubleshooting and system bring-up.
• Configure and troubleshoot servers for proper network connectivity.
• Knowledge of Linux administration and common troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Xen, Nutanix) is a plus.
• Automation with Ansible or similar configuration tools is a plus.
• Ability to document procedures and configurations.
• Understanding patching, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, cable, configure, and maintain physical servers and networking gear in development/test environments.
• Configure server connectivity and ensure systems are reachable in the network.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, including services, logs, and performance checks.
• Diagnose hardware, OS, and network issues to maintain availability.
• Assist with virtualization deployments (VMware, Xen, Nutanix).
• Develop and maintain Ansible automation scripts to improve efficiency.
• Apply system patches and configuration updates for compliance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.
• Support ISSO/ISSE teams with hardening and vulnerability remediation.
• Assist with Windows patching and basic administration when required.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking concepts

VMware

Xen

Nutanix

Ansible

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Visionist, Inc. is seeking a Systems/Network Administrator at Fort Meade with Top Secret/SI clearance. The role involves installing and maintaining servers and networking gear, administering Linux systems, and supporting virtualization platforms (VMware, Xen, Nutanix).

Strong automation with Ansible and robust documentation are required to ensure secure and efficient IT operations. The position requires 5+ years in systems/network administration, a technical bachelor’s degree (or equivalent