Junior Infrastructure Engineer

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance is required. Visionist is bidding on an upcoming PRIME contract and, in anticipation of award, we’re seeking Infrastructure Engineers to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. 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. Based in our nation’s capital, you’ll be at the center of mission-driven innovation with real-world impact. 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 Your contributions are Design and implement enterprise infrastructure systems, including domains, servers, remote access, and mail systems Analyze system requirements to ensure secure and efficient integration with existing applications Support application development teams by advising on infrastructure compatibility and system requirements Manage and maintain hardware/software infrastructure, including VM environments in both secure and unsecure networks Develop and maintain security documentation, network diagrams, and infrastructure plans Identify and resolve complex infrastructure configuration and performance issues Provide hands‑on support, monitoring, and optimization of infrastructure systems Collaborate with vendors for quotes and troubleshooting, and work closely with the Chief Systems Engineer to implement system changes and meet project deadlines Requirements for your new career Associate’s degree in a technical discipline. (Additional higher education may substitute years of experience) 2–12 years of experience in system engineering Experience in designing secure, scalable systems for enterprise environments Experience managing high‑availability Multi‑INT operational systems Ability to document systems and manage multiple infrastructure components from concept to operations Skilled in VM management, performance tuning, and cross‑team collaboration Strong understanding of infrastructure, programming environments, and software/web applications 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 Level 1: $65,000 – $105,000 Level 2: $85,000 – $150,000 Level 4: $130,000 – $170,000 Level 5: $150,000 – $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: 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! 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 Visionist, Inc.