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 Systems Administrator at Bluestaq, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting critical infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and security. Your role includes managing Active Directory, supporting cloud identity management, and building automation workflows using tools like Ansible and Terraform. You will also provide technical support, document processes, and collaborate with security teams to meet compliance standards, all while supporting 24/7 operations.
- 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
- 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
- Experience with cloud identity and access management (IAM) tools
- Working knowledge of system vulnerabilities and security issues
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
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, but a range is provided ($90,000 - $120,000)
- Position requires an active security clearance, which may limit candidate pool
- Role involves shift work and 24/7 operations, which may impact work-life balance
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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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