Full-Time

System Administrator

Comtech

Comtech

51-200 employees

Full-service IT solutions for government contracts

No salary listed

Silver Spring, MD, USA

In Person

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Computer Networking
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree or 4 years additional experience in lieu of degree
  • 2 or more years of IT Delivery and/or Operations experience with large US Federal projects
  • 2 ore more years experience managing Windows and Linux-based systems.
  • 2 or more years experience with OS shell scripting (e.g., Bash, sh, ksh, PowerShell, etc.)
  • Ability to maintain a calm, fact-oriented attitude in stressful situations.
  • Comfort working with senior-level clients.
  • Superb written and oral communication skills.
  • Positive and helpful attitude.
  • Ability to work with others on immediate team and across program teams
  • Proven ability to work independently and as a team member - Able to work flexible schedule/weekends if needed
Responsibilities
  • Provide support of the a system; provide operations, management, and administrative support to provide 99.9% availability
  • Provide additional coverage and support of the system
  • Manage system environment
  • Performs scripting of tasks to help automate administration and maintenance
  • Manage and operate the system which includes all software, hardware, and network infrastructure
  • Maintain all system passwords to include servers, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), HSM administrative card sets, workstations, firewalls, network infrastructure, and applications related to thesystem.
  • Establishes system by planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of PC and server hardware, software, LAN and WAN networks, and operating and system management systems; defining system and operational policies and procedures.
  • Maintains system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating and system management systems; designing and running system load/stress testing; escalating application problems to vendor.
  • Secures system by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing back-ups; maintaining documentation.
  • Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support.
  • Upgrades system by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle methodology
  • Familiarity working with the DHS data centers
  • BizTalk
  • IBM Websphere
  • Intercede Card Management System Card Production System
  • Daon Identity Management System
  • Microsoft SQL Server

Comtech provides a full range of IT solutions for the Civilian Federal Government, the Department of Defense, and other Agencies, with a focus on the finance and medical sectors to help meet regulatory requirements while reducing costs and boosting agility. It delivers tailored IT services through skilled staff and contract-focused project execution, guided by an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. The company differentiates itself through its award-winning, customer-oriented approach and a formal QA framework that emphasizes process-driven delivery and compliance for government and regulated contracts. Its goal is to offer reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient IT solutions that improve government operations and strategic flexibility.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • DoD satellite-terrestrial network integration prioritized with $2.3B FY2026 budget allocation.
  • Healthcare cybersecurity spending increasing 18% annually for HIPAA zero-trust implementations.
  • Financial services AI-driven compliance tools market growing 22% CAGR through 2028.

What critics are saying

  • Federal budget sequestration under Fiscal Responsibility Act directly reduces primary customer base.
  • Healthcare IT consolidation by Optum and CVS Health erodes medical sector margins.
  • SpaceX Starlink and Amazon Kuiper LEO constellations commoditize legacy satellite offerings.

What makes Comtech unique

  • Sole-source Navy SATCOM modem contract awarded November 2024, $50M+ ceiling.
  • ISO 9001:2008 certified quality management system across federal and defense contracts.
  • Vertical expertise in healthcare, finance, and defense IT compliance and modernization.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

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