Staff Systems Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Systems Administrator

Job ID: SYSADMIN-1534134

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is not a remote position.

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.

Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits, please visit https://www.bluestaq.com/benefits.

Where Innovation Powers Impact

Ready to turn your expertise into impact? Welcome to Bluestaq.

About Bluestaq

At Bluestaq, we're not just another tech company-we're a mission-driven team of innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration, defense systems, global alliances, government initiatives, healthcare advancements, or commercial breakthroughs, our work spans industries that shape the future. Founded in 2018, Bluestaq has quickly become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name? A nod to our roots-"blue" (military shorthand for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack).

Recognized Excellence

We don't just talk about excellence-we deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorado's Best Workplaces. Whether we're supporting national security, enabling healthcare advancements, or driving commercial innovation, we're committed to building data management solutions that matter.

Why Colorado Springs?

• Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).
• Top Place to Live - Named #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and Most Desirable City overall by U.S. News (2024-25).
• Neighborly Spirit - Recognized as America's Most Neighborly City (2024) for community engagement and quality of life.
• Active Lifestyle Hub - Top 5 for hiking and fitness, blending outdoor recreation and wellness (2022).
• Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry, scaly, and feathery friends.
• Women's Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr (2025), highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunities.

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop, Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.

Join the Mission

Ready to push boundaries with tech that transforms industries? At Bluestaq, we engineer secure, scalable data ecosystems for space, defense, healthcare, and beyond. Join us to tackle mission-critical challenges, protect the world's most valuable data, and build what's next. Let's make extraordinary possible - together.

Why This Role Matters

At Bluestaq, mission success depends on systems that are secure, reliable, and always ready. As a Staff Systems Administrator, you'll be part of the team that keeps our enterprise software running at peak performance-whether it's hosted in the cloud or on-premises. You'll maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot critical applications, networking components, and system infrastructure to prevent downtime and protect against cybersecurity risks. Your work will power everything from software deployments to automation improvements, ensuring our teams and clients have the tools they need, when they need them. Supporting 24/7 operations, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding uptime, accelerating innovation, and strengthening the technical backbone that drives Bluestaq's most important missions.

As a Staff Systems Administrator, you will be charged with the primary responsibility for maintaining and supporting the integrity of our system networks by providing technical support and configuration management. The ideal Staff Systems Administrator on the Bluestaq team is a customer-service-driven, professional person who can manage day-to-day operations and provide tech support to system end-users.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support the integrity of our system networks by providing technical support and configuration management.  
• Perform daily maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting applications, networking problems, and systems issues on both cloud-hosted and on-premises platforms to ensure our enterprise software is functioning smoothly.
• Provide responsive, solutions-oriented support to system users, helping them resolve technical issues and ensuring they have reliable access to tools and systems.
• Partner closely with Bluestaq's core teams to troubleshoot, share knowledge, and ensure smooth integration and collaboration across the organization.
• Perform software and computer installations and upgrades, routine automation, cybersecurity risk mitigation, and technical support 
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and system users to understand and address challenges for improved system performance and organizational effectiveness. 
• Proactively seek clarification and ask questions when needed. 
• Influence others positively. 
• Facilitate mentorship. 
• Apply systems administration skills and knowledge to creatively approach new problems. 
• Communicate the scope and state of work effectively. 
• Proactively identify issues and anticipate potential roadblocks. 
• Seek clarification and ask questions thoughtfully. 
• Find the right balance between persevering on a problem and seeking help when needed. 
• Take responsibility for personal development and display a growth mindset. 
• Independently prioritize and escalate unforeseen issues as needed. 
• Display a strong sense of ownership for ensuring the system is available 24/7. 

Required Qualifications:

• Willing to support 24/7 operations and shift work.
• Proficient understanding of Linux systems administration.
• Experience using cloud identity and access management tools. 
• Advanced knowledge of system vulnerabilities and security issues. 
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging skills, with a passion and curiosity for problem-solving and investigation. 
• Strong collaboration skills, working across multiple teams and sharing knowledge. 
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or coaching team members, sharing knowledge, and supporting professional development.
• Hands-on experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and Jira. 
• Foundational networking knowledge.
• Experience with help desk service systems and processes.
• Experience with cloud-based concepts and the AWS component stack.
• Advanced ability to resolve routine issues and problems.
• CompTIA Security+ certification as required by DoD Directive 8140/8570.01-M.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Support systems that power industries and critical operations, including healthcare and defense.
• Continuous Growth: Expand your technical expertise with hands-on projects and mentorship.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on problem-solving, learning, and collaboration.
• Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of data management in healthcare, defense, and beyond!

Your Impact Starts Here. Are you ready to build secure, scalable, and high-performing data systems? Join Bluestaq and help drive innovation in data engineering. Apply today and be part of a mission that matters.

Required Education: 8+ years of systems administration/information technology experience with an Associate degree OR a High School Diploma/GED with 2 additional years of experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted until October 21, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance, US Citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check. Eligibility for a SAP Clearance will be assessed as part of the onboarding process or based on programmatic needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com.