Bluestaq
Technology
SeniorStaffSystemsAdministrator
“Senior Staff Systems Administrator at Bluestaq. Skills: Linux administration, Cloud computing, Automation tools. Maintain enterprise system networks. Support enterprise system networks”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure continuous operational readiness; Drive improvements in system performance; Drive improvements in organizational effectiveness
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Debugging; Problem-solving; Investigation; Root cause analysis
Support 24/7 operations, Shift work, Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance, Ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance, U.S. citizenship required, Background screen, Credit check, Prolonged periods sitting, Working on computer, Lift up to 15 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years systems administration/IT experience with High School Diploma/GED, Associate degree with 2 additional years experience, Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience, Master's degree with 6 years experience, PhD with 4 years experience, Expert-level Linux systems administration, Advanced IAM administration experience, Advanced knowledge of system vulnerabilities, Networking expertise (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, routing), Advanced hands-on automation tools experience, Hands-on cloud computing experience, Hands-on AWS component stack experience, Exceptional troubleshooting skills, Hands-on Atlassian tools experience, Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance, Active CompTIA Security+ certification
Nice to Have
CISSP or CEH certification, Advanced Linux certifications, CI/CD pipelines experience, DevSecOps practices experience
What You'll Do.
Maintain enterprise system networks
Support enterprise system networks
Perform daily maintenance
Monitor systems infrastructure
Troubleshoot applications
Troubleshoot networking
Troubleshoot systems infrastructure
Serve as senior escalation point
Resolve complex infrastructure incidents
Resolve systemic performance issues
Empower team to resolve issues
Troubleshoot with core teams
Share knowledge with core teams
Ensure smooth integration
Ensure collaboration across organization
Perform software installations
Perform system installations
Perform software upgrades
Perform system upgrades
Perform routine automation
Perform cybersecurity risk mitigation
Provide technical support
Coordinate with security team
Design automation workflows
Implement automation workflows
Improve reliability at scale
Administer cloud identity and access management
Support cloud identity and access management
Understand systemic challenges
Drive improvements in system performance
Drive improvements in organizational effectiveness
Own documentation standards
Drive consistent runbooks
Drive consistent SOPs
Drive consistent system records
Communicate work status
Communicate work risk
Mentor junior administrators
Develop junior administrators
Mentor mid-level administrators
Develop mid-level administrators
Model ownership for team
Model accountability for team
Model growth mindset for team
Identify systemic issues
Anticipate roadblocks
Drive resolution before impact
Prioritize unforeseen issues
Escalate unforeseen issues
Ensure systems are available 24/7
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work across teams; Engage stakeholders
Communication Scope
Clarity; Confidence
Process & Methodology
Jira, Program level management
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