Systems Engineer - MATRIX CHAT

Program: CB-ISEA – MATRIX CHAT Company: ODME Solutions Location: On-site / Hybrid Clearance: Active DoD clearance required Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Yes Salary Range: $105,000 – $160,000 Role Summary ODME Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the MATRIX CHAT team under the CB-ISEA contract with NIWC PAC. This role supports the deployment, sustainment, automation, and modernization of software systems operating in operational Navy environments. The environment includes a mix of traditional VM-based deployments and modern Kubernetes/container-based platforms, requiring engineers who are comfortable working across both legacy and modern infrastructure approaches. The engineer will support automated VM image development, deployment into VMware/vSphere environments, Kubernetes-based application delivery, and integration within restricted and shipboard environments. The emphasis is on reliable software delivery, operational readiness, automation, troubleshooting, and hands‑on execution in real DoD lab and fleet environments. Primary Responsibilities Build, maintain, and support VM-based and containerized deployments for MATRIX CHAT Contribute to automated VM image creation using tools such as Packer or similar automation frameworks Support Kubernetes-based deployments using technologies such as: Helm Kustomize ArgoCD and/or Flux Support Git‑based CI/CD and deployment workflows Deploy and configure VM templates within VMware vSphere / vCenter environments Support deployment within CANES backbone constraints and disconnected or air‑gapped environments Produce deployable VM templates, configuration artifacts, Helm charts, and operator‑ready deployment packages Support App Arsenal deployment paths and software distribution workflows as required Assist with cross‑system chat integration, including MATRIX MAKO bridging (IRC‑based) Troubleshoot Windows and Linux systems across application, infrastructure, and deployment boundaries Support deployment validation, staging, rollback, integration testing, and operational execution Support shipboard testing, operational exercises, and RIMPAC execution activities Work within Agile and DevSecOps environments to track readiness, improve deployment reliability, and mitigate operational risk Produce clear technical documentation to support operators, administrators, and sustainment teams Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience building and deploying VM images in vSphere / vCenter environments Active DoD Security Clearance Active Security+ Certification Desired / Bonus Skills Ability to operate independently under schedule pressure tied to fixed milestones Experience troubleshooting Windows and Linux environments Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform or similar) Experience operating in air‑gapped or restricted network environments Familiarity with CANES deployment environments Strong communication skills and experience working in Agile environments Existing CAC, NIWC badge, and LDAP account Exposure to containerized systems (Kubernetes, K3s, ArgoCD) ODME is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer . ODME is subject to Executive Order 11246, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment. In addition, we are subject to Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans. In order to comply with these laws, ODME invites applicants to voluntarily self‑identify their gender, race/ethnicity and protected veteran status. ODME does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. ODME invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written affirmative action policy (Link) #J-18808-Ljbffr ODME Solutions