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Principal System Administrator - Bluestaq Australia
Apply Here: https://bluestaq.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1549275.html
Location: Brisbane or Canberra. Initially hybrid arrangement, then on-premises.
Our purpose is to deliver mission critical technology solutions tailored for the Australian defence, government and national security sectors. We specialise in high security data systems, designed to meet Australia's evolving strategic and operational demands.
If you are ready to turn your expertise into real world results, welcome to Bluestaq Australia. This is your opportunity to join a young but fast growing company in its formative years in Australia, building on our successful foundations in the United States.
About the Role
The Principal System Administrator will lead the design, deployment and maintenance of secure data management platform in defence 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.
Attractive salary based on qualifications, experience and achievements
Superannuation
Annual performance bonus
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 Us - Bluestaq - Where Innovation Powers Impact
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. Whether supporting sovereign defence capabilities, enabling secure cross agency collaboration or advancing Australia's digital resilience, we focus on engineering that drives outcomes.
Between 2019 and 2025, Bluestaq has been the proud recipient of many awards:
Inc. Best Workplace
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.
Apply Here: https://bluestaq.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1549275.html
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