Cyber Security Analyst II

Job Title:

Cyber Security Analyst II

Department:

System Engineering

Reports To:

Senior Manager, Engineering, Systems

Revision Date:

5/1/2026

Location:

Gatineau, QC

Level:

P2

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 relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages its global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit

Purpose The Cyber Security Analyst II is responsible for our on-premise and cloud deployments emergency call handling solution. The candidate will be responsible for prototyping, testing and automating the deployments of vulnerability mitigation on components used to implement complex telecommunications systems, business applications and networking products.

Responsibilities

Review vulnerability assessment results and penetration test reports; assist in prioritizing findings based on risk.

Support the development, validation, and maintenance of deployment scripts used for applying patches, configuration updates, and mitigation steps.

Execute repeatable test procedures to confirm that mitigations, patches, and system changes are functioning as expected.

Participate in system architecture discussions by contributing security focused observations and implementation considerations.

Analyze system specifications to identify potential security gaps, misconfigurations, or integration issues.

Assist in defining system requirements, integration steps, and qualification tests with a focus on security.

Evaluate and integrate third party components (hardware, software, or cloud tools) under guidance of senior engineers.

Follow secure configuration baselines and support the development of system hardening templates or guidelines.

Ensure system designs and configuration approaches adhere to recognized industry standards and frameworks, including secure by design principles and best practices for hardening and risk reduction.

Conduct system integration tasks and run functional and security related test cases.

Help create and update technical documents, deployment procedures, and operational playbooks.

Work with Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Operations teams to implement solutions, resolve issues, and respond to emerging vulnerabilities or incidents.

Assist in troubleshooting customer impacting problems by analyzing logs, configurations, and behavior across systems and networks.

Stay informed on new vulnerabilities, CVEs, patches, and vendor advisories to support proactive mitigation activities.

Requirements

Ability to understand and assess vulnerabilities, system risks, and remediation steps.

Experience working with Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2016+ in an operational or engineering context.

Basic to intermediate experience with Active Directory concepts and management.

Experience writing or modifying automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) to support deployment or testing tasks.

Familiarity with containerization and virtualization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, VMware, KVM).

Experience with database systems such as MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL.

Hands on experience administering or supporting Linux systems (RHEL, Debian or equivalents).

Ability to configure and troubleshoot basic networking devices (switches, routers, firewalls).

Solid understanding of networking concepts (OSI Layer 2 & 3, VLANs, routing basics).

Experience or interest in VoIP technologies (SIP/RTP) is an asset.

Ability to use debugging tools and apply structured troubleshooting methods.

Familiarity with vulnerability management tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS) is an asset.

Knowledge of secure configuration frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, NIST guidance).

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary technical teams.

Language: English required; French is an asset.

Education

University Graduate degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)

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.

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