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# Cyber Associate I - Secret Clearance - Part Time

- **Company:** Comtech LLC
- **Location:** Rock Island, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $37,500.0 - $45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, CompTIA Network+, Game Theory, Linear Programming, Data Processing, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d24d280f6790103b

## About the Role

* Experience with current best practices in IT standards, principles (ITIL), and security practices.
 * Ability to coordinate and execute operational requirements with minimal oversight.
 * Ability to meet eligibility requirements to access classified information.
 * Must possess interpersonal skills required to communicate with the customer and other team members effectively and tactfully.
 * Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with diverse audiences, internally and externally, to foster strong teamwork.
 * Work well independently or as a member of a team environment.
 * Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills., * Preferred BS Degree
 * Minimum of five (5) years of recent specialized experience
 * Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I Certification: CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
 * Experience in maintaining certifications related to the requirements of the position

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

 * AA degree or 2yr Technical School degree
 * Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience

Clearance Requirement

 * Must hold an active Secret Clearance.

## Description

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

 * Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex application problems, system administration issues, and network concerns.
 * Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations.
 * Analyze or recommend commercially available software.


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