Bluestaq US External

Bluestaq US External

Senior Systems Administrator

Colorado Springs · Senior

No sponsorship$90k-$120kDetected 14 days ago
TypeScriptAWSDockerKubernetesTerraformAnsibleCI/CDLinuxCybersecurityDesign SystemsJiraConfluenceHROnboardingCustomer SupportDNSFirewallCommunicationCollaborationProblem 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

  • 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
  • Support cloud identity and access management (IAM) tools and practices
  • Build and maintain automation workflows using Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes to reduce manual effort and improve reliability
  • Perform software and system installations, upgrades, routine automation, and cybersecurity risk mitigation tasks
  • Provide responsive, solutions-oriented support to system users, ensuring reliable access to tools and systems
  • Maintain accurate, thorough documentation in Confluence - system configurations, change records, runbooks, and SOPs
  • Track and manage work through Jira, communicating scope and status effectively to the team and stakeholders
  • Support 24/7 operations including shift work and on-call rotations as mission requires
  • Contribute to team knowledge sharing and support the mentorship of junior administrators (L1/L2)

Requirements

  • Experience with cloud identity and access management (IAM) tools
  • Working knowledge of system vulnerabilities and security issues
  • Working experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, or Packer)
  • Experience with cloud computing concepts and the AWS component stack
  • Hands-on experience with Atlassian tools - Confluence and Jira
  • Experience with help desk/ITSM systems and ticketing workflows
  • 2+ years of systems administration/information technology experience with a Bachelor's degree OR an Associate degree with 2 additional years of experience beyond the minimum required OR a High School Diploma/GED with 4 additional years of experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Must-Have:
  • Willing to support 24/7 operations and shift work.
  • Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance
  • Proficient understanding of Linux systems administration in production environments
  • Hands-on Active Directory administration experience
  • Solid networking fundamentals - DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, and routing
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills - curious and investigative approach to problem-solving
  • Strong collaboration skills - comfortable working across multiple teams and sharing knowledge

Nice to have

  • CISSP or CEH certification
  • Advanced Ansible, Terraform, or Kubernetes usage in classified or production environments
  • Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC, or equivalent)
  • Familiarity 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)
  • $90,000 - $120,000 USD

Company info

  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance
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