Bluestaq

Technology

SeniorSystemsAdministrator

$115–155k ~AI est. Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Systems Administrator at Bluestaq. Skills: Systems administration, Cloud computing, Automation, Security. Maintain system networks integrity. Perform daily maintenance”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Debugging; Curious approach; Investigative approach

Eligibility Requirements

Support 24/7 operations, Shift work, On-call rotations, Active DoD Secret clearance, Active DoD Top Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship required, Background screen, Credit check, Prolonged sitting, Working on computer, Lift up to 15 pounds

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years systems administration/IT experience with Bachelor's degree, Associate degree with 4 years experience, High School Diploma/GED with 6 years experience, Willing to support 24/7 operations, Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance, Proficient Linux systems administration, Hands-on Active Directory administration, Experience with cloud IAM tools, Working knowledge of system vulnerabilities, Solid networking fundamentals, Working experience with automation/IaC tools, Experience with cloud computing concepts, AWS component stack troubleshooting, Hands-on Atlassian tools experience, Experience with help desk/ITSM systems, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Active CompTIA Security+ certification

Nice to Have

CISSP or CEH certification, Advanced Ansible, Terraform, or Kubernetes usage, Linux certifications, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Familiarity with DevSecOps practices

What You'll Do.

Maintain system networks integrity

Perform daily maintenance

Monitor networking problems

Monitor systems issues

Troubleshoot applications

Troubleshoot networking problems

Troubleshoot systems issues

Serve as escalation point

Administer Active Directory

Manage role-based access controls

Manage user/group policy

Support cloud IAM tools

Support IAM practices

Build automation workflows

Maintain automation workflows

Perform software installations

Perform system installations

Perform routine automation

Perform cybersecurity risk mitigation

Ensure reliable access

Maintain documentation

Coordinate with security teams

Coordinate with compliance teams

Ensure systems meet DoD standards

Ensure systems meet hardening requirements

Support 24/7 operations

Contribute to knowledge sharing

Identify issues proactively

Anticipate roadblocks

Escalate appropriately

Take responsibility for development

Demonstrate growth mindset

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working across multiple teams; Sharing knowledge

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Working with customers; Working with end users

Process & Methodology

Jira, Ticketing workflows

Full Job Description

About Bluestaq At Bluestaq, we build secure data platforms that matter for space missions, national defense, healthcare systems, and commercial innovation. Founded in 2018, we've become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management by staying focused on what counts: modern architecture, operational excellence, and mission impact. We're engineers, problem-solvers, and builders who take the mission seriously, but not ourselves. We automate the repeatable, question the status quo, and design systems that are as reliable as they are scalable. Whether we're supporting space, defense systems, or healthcare advancements, we build with the same principles: cloud-native solutions, security by design, and relentless simplicity. Our name? "Blue" (military shorthand for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack). It's who we are, mission-aligned technologists building platforms that protect the world’s most valuable data. Recognized Excellence We've earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and consistently rank among Colorado's Best Workplaces. But what we're most proud of? The systems we build, the teams we develop, and the mission outcomes we enable. Why This Role Matters At Bluestaq, mission success depends on systems that are secure, reliable, and always ready. As a Senior Systems Administrator, you'll keep critical infrastructure running — maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting the applications and systems our teams and customers depend on around the clock. Your work directly strengthens the technical backbone behind Bluestaq's most important missions. What You'll Own: Maintain and support the integrity of system networks through technical support and configuration management Perform daily maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of applications, networking problems, and systems issues across both cloud-hosted and on-premises platforms Serve as a primary escalation point (Tier 2/3) for infrastructu

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