Linux Engineering Manager

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Job Title:

Linux Engineering Manager

Reports To:

Senior Director, IT Infrastructure

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Last Modified: 10/20/2025

Level: T4

Location:

Chandler, AZ Onsite 5 Days a week

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  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.

As a Linux Engineering Manager at our corporate headquarters, you will be a key player in ensuring a stable and secure computing environment, specifically for our Linux-based systems. This role isn't just about maintenance; it's about proactively supporting and advancing the organization's technological needs through expert management of Linux infrastructure. You'll use your deep expertise to resolve complex technical issues, manage critical systems, and deploy new technologies that empower our teams.

This position requires a blend of hands‑on technical skills, strategic problem‑solving, and a commitment to exceptional service.

• Advanced Troubleshooting and Support:
  Serve as the initial escalation point for all Linux‑related technical issues, providing expert‑level support for hardware, software, and network infrastructure. You'll be the go‑to person for resolving complex problems that encompass many aspects of Linux systems.
• System Management and Maintenance:
  Proactively maintain, configure, and optimize critical corporate systems, including desktops, laptops, and virtualized environments running Linux operating systems such as UBUNTU, CentOS, and ROCKY
  9. You will manage user accounts, access permissions, and software licensing to ensure security and compliance.
• Technology Deployment and Integration:
  Lead the deployment of new hardware and software solutions across the organization, with a focus on Linux systems. This includes planning, execution, and documenting new technology rollouts from procurement to user training.
• Strategic Project Participation:
  Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on key IT initiatives and projects, providing your input and execution for upgrades, migrations, and the implementation of new Linux technologies that drive business efficiency.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
  Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for common issues, system configurations, and best practices for Linux environments. You'll train junior staff and end‑users, fostering a culture of technical self‑sufficiency.
• Vendor and Asset Management:
  Assist with managing IT assets and coordinating with external vendors for hardware and software procurement, repairs, and support, ensuring the organization gets the best value and service for Linux‑based systems.

• Linux Expertise:
  Proven experience working on local, remote, and virtualized Linux environments, including UBUNTU, CentOS, Red Hat and ROCKY
  9.
• System Administration:
  Expertise in the installation, repair, and updating of Linux operating systems. The co‑existence and authentication with Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Active Directory.
• Network Connectivity:
  Strong understanding of basic network connectivity, including patch cable replacement/repair, verifying data port activation, cross‑connect ports, and wireless connections.
• Application and Desktop Support:
  Experience with application support (installing, repairing, and…