AWS Cloud Systems Administrator

Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?

At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security. We are looking for a Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to develop advanced secure cloud computing solutions for complex national security and defense challenges in signal processing, geolocation, and communication.

You will create and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure that supports mission‑critical applications for front‑line customer facilities, providing actionable intelligence that has a direct, measurable impact on national security missions.

You’ll work in a multidisciplinary R&D environment alongside talented electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists/engineers in a highly rewarding personal and professional setting. At RRC, you’ll be involved throughout the entire system lifecycle—from architecture and development to deployment, operations, and maintenance. We encourage innovation and suggest improvements to the applications, frameworks, and security posture of the systems you oversee.

Base pay range

$88,000.00/yr – $/yr
Rincon Research Corporation will determine the actual pay based on your skills and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What are the primary responsibilities in the AWS Cloud Systems Administrator position?

Core responsibilities include designing real‑time cloud processing solutions, implementing advanced signal processing and geolocation algorithms with efficient software, testing with real data, and delivering applications to front‑line customer facilities. You craft effective user interfaces and data visualization tools. A key duty is staying current with the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies, and experimenting with new technologies to bring innovative solutions into RRC projects.

You are encouraged and expected to suggest improvements for the applications and frameworks you work on. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to self‑initiate is essential.

What required background will make you successful?

• Experience with Linux system administration
• Ability to implement configuration management using tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Experience installing and administering Kubernetes, Longhorn, and enterprise‑scale cloud applications
• Experience working with security implementation guides to develop and maintain compliance baselines
• Experience creating and maintaining documentation, such as user guides, knowledge bases, change requests, and system maintenance records
• Experience maintaining systems operations functions, including system vulnerability patching, software updates, performance monitoring, system maintenance, and performance optimization and automation
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
• US citizenship required

Preferred skills

• AWS Associate or higher Cloud Certification
• Familiarity with Agile development processes
• Current TS/SCI clearance

Where is the position located?

This position is located at our Tucson, AZ Headquarters. Remote work/telework is not available for this position.

What benefits does RRC offer?

• 100% employer‑paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability (STD & LTD)
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan

Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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