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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Connect System Administrator - Senior - **Company:** TekSynap Corporation - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $105,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Confluence, JIRA, Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Computer Networks, Data Security, Linux, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Lex (Software), Routing, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Twilio, Virtual Machines, Cisco WebEx, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Genesys, System Availability, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Splunk, Devsecops, Cisco - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B0EFD2E280C4479FAE4D9380E47B2824/job/ ## About the Role * Active Top Secret Clearance * Deep understanding of AWS Connect operations, call flow configuration, contact lens integration, and AWS Lex/Lambda integration. * In lieu of AWS Connect, experience with any Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platform such as Azure Contact Center, Genesys Cloud CX/3CX, Twilio, NICE CXone, Five9, Talkdesk, Cisco Webex Contact Center/Webex CC, Aircall, GoToConnect/GTC, RingCentral, Vonage Contact Center. * Experience implementing and managing AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), CloudWatch, S3, EC2, and CloudFormation. Relevant Azure or any secure GovCloud environment can be substituted for AWS experience. * Familiarity with networking concepts in cloud environments including VPC, routing tables, security groups, and load balancing. * Experience working in an Agile organization (Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, or preferably SAFe.) Preferred Experience * 3+ years of AWS, Azure, or Google cloud infrastructure experience, preferably within GovCloud or similar secure environments. * 7+ years of experience administering Linux systems * Hands-on experience automating cloud infrastructure using Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar. * Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP-aligned controls. * A background in telecom/VoIP (Avaya, Cisco, Vonage etc) is helpful but not required., While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE * Active Top Secret Clearance Required * US Citizen ## Description * Administer and support cloud-native infrastructure powering Telecommunication systems, with a strong focus on AWS-hosted services, including AWS Connect, EC2, and S3. * Perform day-to-day system administration tasks within AWS GovCloud, including provisioning, configuring, monitoring, and patching Linux-based virtual machines. * Manage telephony workloads and services within AWS Connect, ensuring high availability, security, and performance for mission-critical communication. * Monitor cloud system performance using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Splunk, diagnosing and resolving infrastructure issues to maintain 24/7 uptime. * Implement and maintain system hardening, encryption, IAM roles, network policies (VPC, security groups), and multi-factor authentication to comply with security standards. * Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, or Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration. * Support secure data backup/recovery processes for cloud environments, aligning with federal continuity and audit requirements. * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices in collaboration with cloud developers. * Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies, including planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and system demos. * Serve in an on-call rotation, ensuring rapid response to service-impacting incidents in telecommunication systems. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)