Bluestaq US External
Senior Staff Systems Administrator
Colorado Springs · Staff+
No sponsorship$125k-$155kDetected 14 days ago
TypeScriptAWSDockerKubernetesTerraformAnsibleCI/CDLinuxCybersecurityDesign SystemsJiraConfluenceHROnboardingCustomer SupportDNSFirewallLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- Applications will be accepted for 60 days beyond the posting date, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.
- Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com.
Responsibilities
- Your expertise raises the team, your standards shape the environment, and your ownership ensures what we build holds up under real-world pressure.
- Maintain and support the integrity of enterprise system networks across cloud-hosted and on-premises environments through technical support and configuration management
- Perform daily maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of applications, networking, and systems infrastructure to ensure continuous operational readiness
- Partner closely with Bluestaq's core teams to troubleshoot, share knowledge, and ensure smooth integration and collaboration across the organization
- Perform software and system installations, upgrades, routine automation, cybersecurity risk mitigation tasks, and technical support in coordination with the security team
- Design and implement automation workflows using Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and related tooling to reduce manual effort and improve reliability at scale
- Administer and support cloud identity and access management (IAM) across a broad range of systems spanning the AWS component stack and on-premises environments
- Collaborate with stakeholders across teams and leadership to understand systemic challenges and drive improvements in system performance and organizational effectiveness
- Own documentation standards in Confluence - driving consistent, high-quality runbooks, SOPs, and system records across the team
- Manage and communicate work scope, status, and risk effectively through Jira at a program level
Requirements
- Advanced experience administering cloud identity and access management (IAM) tools across complex, multi-system environments
- Advanced knowledge of system vulnerabilities and security issues
- Strong networking expertise - DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, and routing
- Advanced hands-on experience with automation tools - Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and Packer
- Strong experience with cloud computing concepts and the AWS component stack
- Hands-on experience with Atlassian tools - Confluence and Jira - at a team or program-wide level
- 12+ years of systems administration/information technology experience with a High School Diploma/GED OR an Associate degree with 2 additional years of experience beyond the minimum required OR a Bachelor's degree with 8 years OR a Master's degree with 6 years OR a PhD with 4 years may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Must Have:
- Willingness to support 24/7 operations and shift work
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- Expert-level Linux systems administration in production environments
- Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging skills, with a passion and curiosity for problem-solving and investigation
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing team members, sharing knowledge, and supporting professional growth
- Strong collaboration and communication skills - able to work across teams and engage stakeholders at all levels with clarity and confidence
- Active CompTIA Security+ certification (DoD Directive 8140/8570.01-M)
Nice to have
- CISSP or CEH certification
- Advanced Linux certifications (RHCE, LPIC-3, or equivalent)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines or DevSecOps practices
Skills
- integrating them into workflows where they're impactful, reviewing their outputs, and handling proprietary or sensitive data responsibly.
Compensation
- Salary Range (CO)
- $125,000 - $155,000 USD
Visa & Work Authorization
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance
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