Systems Administrator - M365 & Identity

About the role

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator III to support and evolve our enterprise identity, access, collaboration, and data protection platforms. In this role, you will administer core Microsoft 365 and identity services, help govern who has access to what, and build automation that improves security, efficiency, and user experience. You will work across a broad platform portfolio, including the Microsoft 365 productivity and security suite, enterprise identity and access management systems, and the orchestration tools that connect them, and you will use AI to build smarter, more scalable solutions. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys technical ownership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in a regulated, high-security environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and the security and compliance stack (such as Defender, Purview, and Sentinel integrations).
• Manage identity lifecycle, authentication, and access across cloud and hybrid identity systems, including SSO/federation, MFA, Conditional Access, directory services, and privileged access.
• Support identity governance processes, including access requests, role-based and birthright access, access reviews and certification campaigns, and joiner/mover/leaver automation.
• Support data protection and information governance, including sensitivity labeling and classification, permission remediation, data access governance, and collaboration-space lifecycle management.
• Support credential and secrets management platforms, such as enterprise password managers, privileged access tools, and secrets vaults.
• Support resilience of identity and collaboration platforms, including backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery testing.
• Support email and collaboration security, including mail flow, filtering, and secure submission and relay practices.
• Support secure external and international collaboration, including partner, guest, and non-US-person identity, cross-tenant access, and approval workflows that account for export-control, data-residency, and sovereignty requirements.
• Design and operate access controls that account for person-based and geographic restrictions, such as Conditional Access with location-based policies, program-scoped access for non-US persons, phishing-resistant MFA for sensitive access, and time-bound access with expiration.
• Support identity and collaboration workflows for international sites, subsidiaries, and partners, including onboarding and offboarding for a globally distributed workforce across time zones.
• Build automation and integrations using scripting (such as PowerShell), APIs (such as Microsoft Graph), and orchestration and workflow tools (such as Tines or Okta Workflows), and apply configuration-as-code practices where they fit.
• Develop and apply AI-driven automation to improve reliability, reduce operational toil, and streamline identity and access processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tier-3 issues across identity, authentication, and collaboration platforms.
• Monitor platform health, proactively address performance and security concerns, and drive long-term improvements.
• Collaborate with Security, GRC, HR systems, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to support compliance requirements, audit evidence, access controls, and system enhancements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, runbooks, diagrams, and operational standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience administering enterprise identity, directory, or Microsoft 365 environments, including Entra ID and Active Directory.
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, MFA/Conditional Access, and privileged access management.
• Experience with enterprise IAM platforms (such as Okta or an identity governance tool).
• Proficiency with scripting, API integration, and workflow/orchestration tools.
• Experience building or improving solutions using AI-driven automation or intelligent workflows.
• Ability to diagnose complex issues, operate independently, and take ownership of assigned systems.
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data governance or protection tooling, including sensitivity labeling, DLP, or data access governance.
• Experience with access certification, role-based access design, or audit evidence collection.
• Experience with backup and recovery of directory or SaaS platforms.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust models and regulated environments (such as ITAR, export control, CMMC, or ISO 27001).
• Experience with Git-based workflows or Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Experience with external identity, B2B collaboration, or partner access models, particularly in multinational or cross-border environments.
• Experience supporting international users or sites, including data residency, privacy (such as GDPR), or sovereignty requirements.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.