or apply directly on Bluestaq US External's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 51 days Bluestaq US External's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 9% of Bluestaq US External's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Bluestaq US External
- high 5 stale, 0 reposted of 11 open
- Hiring momentum
- 20 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Bluestaq US External's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Bluestaq US External.
About this role
As a Senior Staff Systems Administrator at Bluestaq, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting enterprise system networks in both cloud-hosted and on-premises environments. Your role will involve troubleshooting complex infrastructure incidents, implementing automation workflows, and collaborating with various teams to enhance system performance. Additionally, you will mentor junior staff and ensure documentation standards are upheld while managing operational readiness around the clock.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Bluestaq US External as an employer.
What you need
- 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
- 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
Nice to have
- CISSP or CEH certification
- Advanced Linux certifications (RHCE, LPIC-3, or equivalent)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines or DevSecOps practices
What you get
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
- 10% total 401(k) contribution from day one, no vesting period — Bluestaq contributes 4% automatically and matches 100% of the next 6%
- Every role is eligible for an annual performance bonus
- 20 days PTO, plus 8 paid holidays
- Pet insurance, onsite gym, and flexible schedule
Worth weighing
- No salary listed for other locations outside Colorado
- The role requires an active security clearance which may limit applicant pool
- The position involves 24/7 operations which may affect work-life balance
Summarised from Bluestaq US External's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Bluestaq US External on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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