About Bluestaq
At Bluestaq, we're not just another tech company—we're a mission-driven team of innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers. Our work spans industries that shape the future, including space exploration, defense systems, global alliances, government initiatives, healthcare advancements, and commercial breakthroughs. Founded in 2018, Bluestaq is a leader in enterprise software and secure data management.
Recognized Excellence: Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorado's Best Workplaces. Join the mission to build data management solutions that matter, whether supporting national security, enabling healthcare advancements, or driving commercial innovation.
Join the Mission: Ready to push boundaries with tech that transforms industries? 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—together.
About the Role
The
Principal System Administrator
will lead the design, deployment and maintenance of a secure data management platform in defense environments. This role encompasses full system lifecycle management, user support and technical leadership to ensure secure, compliant and high-performing IT operations in defence-aligned environments.
Reporting directly to the President Bluestaq Australia, you will:
Architect and maintain a resilient Linux server environment
Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, identity and access management (IAM) and network configurations
Configure and manage firewalls, routers and switches, including VLANs, DNS and IAM integration
Lead ongoing system maintenance, software installation, configuration, integrated testing and troubleshooting
Assist end users by addressing technical inquiries and resolving access or configuration issues
Oversee patch management, configuration compliance, change control and vulnerability mitigation
Implement system hardening in alignment with the ASD Essential Eight and conduct regular audits
Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders; provide technical updates and recommendations to leadership
About You
You must be willing to embrace our core values of Ownership, Curiosity, Talent and Trust and in addition have:
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in system administration or IT infrastructure
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
Proven expertise in Active Directory and Linux system administration
Proficiency in scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python)
CCNA/CCNP certification or equivalent hands-on networking experience
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Demonstrated leadership experience managing or mentoring technical teams
Willingness to travel, if required, to customer sites, partner facilities and other Bluestaq locations across Australia, including secure government or defence sites
You must also be an Australian citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance.
Your Benefits
Attractive salary based on qualifications, experience and achievements
Superannuation
Annual performance bonus
Private health cover allowance
Health/wellness allowance
Professional subscription
Salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
Additional 1 week of annual leave per year = 5 weeks per year
Other leave in accordance with the National Employment Standards and state long service leave legislation
A Bit More About Bluestaq
At Bluestaq, we're more than a technology company. We're a team of innovators, problem solvers and defence-aligned engineers dedicated to securing and enabling the nation's most sensitive data environments. We focus on engineering that drives outcomes across sovereign defence capabilities, secure cross-agency collaboration and digital resilience.
Awards (2019–2025) include: Inc. Best Workplace, Colorado Springs Gazette Best Workplaces, Built in Colorado Best Places to Work, Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies, Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year, Emerging Tech Company of the Year.
Join the Mission
If you're ready to engineer secure, sovereign-capable technology, Bluestaq Australia offers you the chance to lead and innovate at the forefront of national defence and critical infrastructure. Together, we'll tackle high-stakes challenges, protect Australia's most vital data and build what's next, securely, on-premises and at scale.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse candidates.
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
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.
Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of 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
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