Senior Systems Administrator II - ActBlue

Who We Are

ActBlue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive.

Our vision is simple: building change through the power of people. Since our founding, we’ve been building innovative solutions to revolutionize grassroots fundraising – if you’ve donated to a Democratic campaign or a progressive organization online, you’ve probably used our platform! We believe in putting power in the hands of small-dollar donors by helping thousands of groups — from local candidates to national movements — mobilize their communities and create a lasting impact. Every member of our team is deeply committed to advancing our shared mission and core values. Together, we are shaping the future of democracy.

The Opportunity

The Senior Systems Administrator II is an advanced individual contributor who leads the implementation, optimization, and governance of ActBlue’s internal IT systems, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and compliant with industry standards. You will work independently on large, complex projects with significant organizational impact, champion data protection, manage access and identity infrastructure, and guide technical decisions that shape the day-to-day experience of a distributed team. This role reports to the Sr. IT Manager and is part of the Systems Administration team, partnering closely with Desktop Support, Security, and stakeholders across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Lead the configuration, deployment, and optimization of secure, cloud-based IT systems — with a focus on identity management, MDM, endpoint security, and SaaS integrations.
• Lead large, complex projects end to end with minimal guidance: break down epic-level work, set realistic timelines, weigh tradeoffs and risks, and surface blockers before they require escalation.
• Partner with Security, Legal, and Data Governance stakeholders to ensure IT systems meet regulatory requirements, internal controls, and proper security configurations — including SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA — and identify and reduce risk across systems.
• Oversee the user identity lifecycle and access control, including RBAC, least privilege, and regular access audits.
• Serve as a key partner in data governance, driving technical enforcement of data classification, data retention, data loss prevention, and secure data handling procedures.
• Design, build, test, debug, and monitor IT process automation (e.g., onboarding/offboarding, software provisioning, and compliance checklists), including with workflow orchestration and emerging AI-driven tools.
• Serve as a technical escalation point and mentor for the IT team, resolving complex issues and documenting solutions.
• Serve as the point person for other departments and vendors on the systems you own.
• Maintain systems documentation, playbooks, and user-facing knowledge resources, and write new guidance as emerging issues surface.
• Support internal audits and evidence gathering for compliance reporting, including review of logs, change management records, and security controls.
• Stay current on evolving regulatory, privacy, and security standards so systems stay aligned with industry best practices.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration, including leading compliance- and security-driven projects.
• Advanced proficiency administering core IT platforms such as Okta, Jamf, Google Workspace, the Atlassian Suite, and modern MDM platforms.
• Strong familiarity with macOS environments, including enforcing security policies, maintaining governance standards, and managing patch compliance across a device fleet.
• Demonstrated ability to build, test, debug, and monitor automations, and to move quickly on project work because of a deep understanding of the systems you support.
• Experience integrating SaaS tools and platforms, including planning and executing system and data migrations.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management, endpoint hardening, and security configuration management.
• Working knowledge of compliance and data protection frameworks, including SOC 1 & 2, NIST, and PCI DSS, plus experience with e-discovery, data governance, and data handling policies and procedures.
• A track record of independently delivering large, complex projects with significant organizational impact, and of constructing sound technical solutions to complex problems.
• Sound judgment in resolving complex issues and working through ambiguity, with the sense to know when to bring your manager in as a thought partner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — especially in technical documentation, technical proposals, policy writing, and explaining technical topics to broader audiences.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with dependable follow-through, open to feedback, and committed to equity and a people-first approach.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Type: Full-time, remote, salaried position. Travel is required to attend all-staff meetings, departmental retreats, or select events.
• Schedule: Requires availability during regular business hours (Mon-Fri) and participation in an on-call rotation as needed.
• Registered States: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY, and Washington D.C. (ActBlue can register in additional states as needed).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $91,074 - $114,372 - $137,670
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO policy and flexible work schedules.
• Healthcare: Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families, plus a fully-paid HRA for out-of-pocket expenses and short-/long-term disability.
• Retirement: Automatic 2% employer 401(k) contribution, plus up to a 6% match on employee contributions.
• Parental Leave: Minimum 3 months fully paid medical, family, and parental leave.
• Home Office: $1,000 setup allowance for full-time remote employees plus home-office/commuter benefits.
• Additional Perks: Basic & AD&D life insurance, EAP, quarterly snack deliveries, and digital subscriptions to The New York Times and The Boston Globe.

Union Information & Work Authorization

• Terms and conditions are subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the Communication Workers of America (CWA), Local 1400.
• ActBlue is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.