System Administrator

About the role

Visionist is seeking a System Administrator for a fully funded opportunity on a large prime contract. The role is TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain high-performance compute hardware, including NVIDIA accelerator platforms
• Uninstall and relocate existing equipment while maintaining configuration integrity and inventory accuracy
• Document installation procedures, configurations, and best practices to support repeatable deployments
• Build strong partnerships with onsite System Administrators to streamline troubleshooting and support mission priorities
• Identify opportunities to improve support processes and reduce downtime
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize system performance and user workflows
• Maintain clear technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Support virtualization efforts and future cloud and AI infrastructure initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• 9 years of experience in software development
• Strong Linux systems administration experience in operational environments
• Experience installing and maintaining GPU-accelerated or high-performance compute systems, particularly NVIDIA enterprise hardware
• Demonstrated ability to create clear and thorough technical documentation
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and hypervisors
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues across networked systems
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with mission users
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating with distributed support teams

Qualifications

• Not specified

Skills

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Benefits

• Competitive 15% retirement contribution
• 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

Pay

• Salary range: $130,000 - $220,000

Schedule

• Not specified