Comtech Telecommunications Corp. · 21 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
Broomfield, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $161K/yr
15+ years expComtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing innovative communication solutions. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to deliver critical life-saving solutions to mobile network operators and public safety agencies, focusing on automating and optimizing both on-premises and cloud-based systems.
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Responsibilities
Build, deploy, and manage infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible
Design, implement, and support highly available, fault-tolerant systems across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud)
Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure and services with a focus on scalability, performance, cost efficiency, and security
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and reduce manual intervention
Develop and maintain automation frameworks, reusable modules, and deployment templates
Establish and enforce standards for monitoring, alerting, logging, and observability
Collaborate with development and operations teams to align infrastructure automation with broader technology roadmaps
Review and enhance system architecture to meet best practices in security, resiliency, and reliability
Document and maintain standard operating procedures, including deployment workflows, incident response, and disaster recovery
Provide tier 4 support, troubleshooting, and resolution of infrastructure and automation-related issues
Act as escalation point for systems after business hours only when tier 3 on-call rotation personnel are unable to resolve customer service impairments
Qualification
Required
15+ years of applicable experience
Advanced proficiency in Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and automation at scale
Strong knowledge of IaC, Configuration as Code, and GitOps principles and best practices
Hands-on experience with a broad range of AWS services, including EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Route53, ELB, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, EKS, ECS, and KMS
Deep understanding of AWS networking, monitoring, and security best practices
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and tooling (e.g., GitLab CI/CD, Packer, Python, or similar scripting languages)
Solid understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for application deployment and management
Working knowledge of OS-level hardening, vulnerability remediation, and secure infrastructure design
Strong foundation in networking fundamentals (Layer 2/3, IPv4; IPv6 a plus)
Familiarity with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stacks, CloudWatch, Datadog, or equivalent platforms
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across automation, infrastructure, cloud, and networking layers
Excellent communication skills with experience working in cross-functional DevOps/Engineering teams
Self-starter with adaptability, able to thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical environments
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
Preferred
MBA preferred
AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps, or DevOps Engineer) are highly desirable
Company
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$480MKey Investors
White Hat Capital PartnersU.S. Department of Defense
2025-07-21Post Ipo Debt· $35M
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $40M
2024-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $222M
Leadership Team
Kenneth Traub
Chairman, President and CEO
Frederic Servais
Vice President, Product Management
Recent News
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