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Senior Systems Engineer - Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer leading design, integration, and sustainment of mission‑planning systems for the Air Force, leveraging Linux/Windows administration, automation scripting, virtualization, and secure cloud/network architectures.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise‑grade mission planning platforms supporting multiple Air Force aviation assets.
- Implement and automate system configuration, monitoring, and patch management using PowerShell and Python scripts.
- Manage virtualized environments (VMware/Hyper‑V) and integrate them with on‑premise and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) to ensure high availability.
- Apply cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIG compliance) to harden systems and conduct vulnerability assessments.
- Collaborate with mission planners, intelligence analysts, and avionics engineers to translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and network issues across Linux and Windows Server environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of systems engineering experience.
- Proven expertise in Linux and Windows Server administration, virtualization, and scripting (PowerShell, Python).
- Hands‑on experience with secure network protocols, firewall management, and RMF/STIG compliance.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and infrastructure‑as‑code concepts.
- Strong analytical and communication skills to work with cross‑functional mission planning teams.
Skills
linuxwindows serverpython