Cyber Associate I - Secret Clearance - Part Time

Job Title: Cyber Associate I

Level: T1

Reports To: Manager, Customer Service, Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Last Modified: 07/28/2026

Location: Rock Island, IL

Range: $37,500 - $45,000

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com. 

We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

Position Summary

Comtech is seeking a qualified Computer Systems Analyst/Cyber Associate to assist in analyzing actual and predictable operational activities of the business to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision-making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques. The candidate assists with devising models and measuring techniques; utilizes mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques (linear programming, game theory, probability theory, symbolic language, etc.), and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines. The candidate demonstrates an understanding of and ability to apply technical principles, theory, and concepts within the Cyber Research field and assists in providing consultation on technical solutions to a wide range of complex, difficult problems in which the proposed solution is imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives. The candidate will be required to work under direct supervision, with a spirit of cooperation, and must exhibit a tenacious work ethic while demonstrating the drive and critical thinking to excel. 

Responsibilities

Skills and Qualifications

Education and Experience

In lieu of a BS degree, all candidates will have the following education/experience:

Clearance Requirement

About Us

This position requires compliance with Comtech’s Drug-Free Workplace Program. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire. Employees may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing. Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of state law — is disqualifying under federal adjudicative guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements.

The pay range reflects the expected base salary for this position. Final compensation will be based on role, level, skills, experience, and geographic location. 

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.