Visionist, Inc.

About the Company

Visionist offers big company impact with a small company feel! We build teams of developers, analysts, designers, and data scientists to create and take responsibility for the success of critical intelligence projects. We tackle difficult problems with enthusiasm and agility, and our programs have real impact on the world. Unlike many small businesses, we have large prime contracts that offer growth and leadership opportunities. Visionist provides engineering, software development and analytical services, with specialization in the following areas: * Integrating AI/ML technologies into mission systems * Embedding Data Scientists in the analytical process * UX and application development for data analysis * Signal, Cyber, and Exploitation analysis * Network Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment * Data Modeling and Database Design * Software- and hardware-based Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Visionist was founded with the goal of fostering long-term employee ownership and engagement. We're not for sale, and you are so much more than a number to us. Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) ensures you share in our successes. Visionist is a place where you can have more than just a job!

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Visionist, Inc.

Job Title

DevOps Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) Role Summary: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and production infrastructure for data‑platform and analytics tools in a security‑cleared environment. Collaborate with development, configuration, and operations teams to ensure reliable delivery of user‑facing services to tactical users. Expectations: * Operate within an active Top‑Secret (TS/SCI) clearance environment. * Telework up to 2 days per week; remaining days at a primary site. * Maintain security compliance and documentation for all deployed assets. Key Responsibilities: - Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, GitLab Runner, and related tools. - Provision, configure, and maintain staging and production clusters (Linux, AWS). - Deploy Docker‑based containers orchestrated via Kubernetes, Rancher, and Helm. - Write and version infrastructure as code with Terraform. - Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization; troubleshoot incidents. - Transfer and verify integrity of software artifacts across environments. - Produce and maintain clear operational documentation and run‑books. Required Skills: - Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, and Helm. - Proficiency in Git, GitLab, and CI/CD pipeline configuration. - Hands‑on Linux systems administration. - AWS services and tools experience. - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. - Monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch). - Ability to work securely in a classified environment and maintain clearance. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). - Minimum 20 years of software engineering experience. - Current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph; U.S. citizenship required.

Columbia, United states

On site

Senior

16-12-2025

Company Name

Visionist, Inc.

Job Title

Applied AI Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Applied AI Engineer **Role Summary:** Design, develop, and deploy production‑grade AI‑powered tools and integrations that enhance cyber operations. Collaborate directly with analysts to automate workflows, evaluate frontier AI models, and build reusable components within a fast‑paced, security‑cleared environment. **Expectations:** - Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph required. - Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience. - Proven ability to deliver production AI applications and iterate rapidly based on user feedback. - Self‑directed learner comfortable in evolving technical settings. - Strong teamwork and communication skills for close analyst partnership. **Key Responsibilities:** - Rapidly prototype and ship AI‑driven tools that improve cyber mission capabilities. - Build and maintain agentic systems using orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, CrewAI). - Develop Python applications that integrate multiple AI models and APIs in production. - Create and support robust API integrations (REST, GraphQL, streaming) with security and infrastructure tools. - Conduct prompt engineering, structured output design, and tool/function calling implementations. - Evaluate emerging AI models for operational viability and document findings. - Maintain a library of reusable AI components, design patterns, and knowledge‑base contributions. - Troubleshoot non‑deterministic AI behavior and ensure reliable performance. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in Python and modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Pydantic AI). - Experience with production‑grade AI application development and deployment. - Strong API development and integration experience (REST, GraphQL, streaming). - Knowledge of prompt engineering, tool/function calling, and structured output handling. - Solid debugging and problem‑solving abilities for complex AI systems. - Version control expertise (Git) and collaborative development workflows. - Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple rapid‑iteration cycles. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent experience: additional 4 years of relevant work may substitute). - Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. - No specific certifications required, but relevant AI/ML or cybersecurity certifications are advantageous.

Columbia, United states

On site

Junior

23-12-2025

Company Name

Visionist, Inc.

Job Title

Junior Full Stack Software Engineer

Job Description

**Job title:** Junior Full Stack Software Engineer **Role Summary:** Execute, support, and maintain production AI and web services for mission‑critical intelligence operations. Work with cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and automation tools to deliver reliable, scalable solutions under senior guidance. **Expectations:** - Obtain and maintain an Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph. - Deliver code that meets security, reliability, and performance standards. - Collaborate across analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to iterate quickly. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build and support AI inference infrastructure and production services (RAG, autonomous agents). - Implement monitoring, logging, and observability for AI platforms. - Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). - Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of AI components. - Follow security best practices for AI systems and data. - Contribute to shared engineering standards and documentation. - Adapt to ambiguous problems and develop structured, scalable solutions. **Required Skills:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or 4 years equivalent experience). - 3+ years of software development experience. - Production system experience with high‑volume web application architectures. - Familiarity with AWS cloud services and Kubernetes/containerized deployments. - Proficiency in Python. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and IaC tools. - Strong communication and collaborative skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent work experience). - Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Laurel, United states

On site

Junior

13-01-2026