Job description
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 will lead the design, implementation, and continual improvement of ActBlue’s internal IT systems, ensuring they meet the needs of a wide variety of stakeholders and are aligned with evolving compliance, operational, and industry standards. In this role, you will champion data protection, manage access and identity infrastructure, and guide technical decisions that shape the day-to-day experience of a distributed team.
This position requires a strong technical foundation as well as the ability to align system architecture with organizational compliance needs — including SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA. You will be responsible for identifying and reducing risk across systems, driving automation, and embedding data privacy and security into how ActBlue manages information and operations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead complex, high-priority initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders including configuration, deployment, and management of secure, cloud-based IT systems — with a focus on identity management, MDM, endpoint security, and SaaS integrations.
- Partner with Security, Legal, and Data Governance stakeholders to ensure IT systems meet regulatory requirements and internal controls and proper security configurations.
- Oversee the management of user identity lifecycle and access control, including implementation of RBAC, least privilege principles, and regular access audits.
- Serve as a key partner in data governance planning, supporting technical enforcement of data classification, data retention, data loss prevention, and secure data handling procedures.
- Create and maintain systems documentation, playbooks, and user-facing knowledge resources to support IT operations and cross-functional alignment.
- Drive the design and deployment of IT process automation (e.g., onboarding/offboarding, software provisioning, and compliance checklists).
- 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 to ensure systems remain aligned with industry best practices.
- Act as an escalation point and mentor for junior administrators, helping them grow technical and compliance-oriented expertise.
- Drive IT project delivery in partnership with cross-functional teams, from project planning and vendor management to implementation and rollout.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 6+ years of experience in systems administration, with demonstrated leadership on compliance- and security-driven projects.
- Deep technical expertise with tools such as Okta, JAMF, Google Workspace, Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence), and modern MDM platforms.
- Working knowledge of relevant compliance and data protection frameworks, including SOC types 1&11, NIST, PCI DSS, etc.
- Experience with e-discovery, data governance, and data handling policies and procedures.
- Strong understanding of identity and access management, endpoint hardening, and security configuration management.
- Experience implementing data governance controls and helping organizations operationalize data privacy standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills — especially in technical documentation, policy writing, and cross-functional collaboration.
- A proactive, collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Commitment to equity, accessibility, and a people-first approach to systems design and support.
WORK & BENEFITS SNAPSHOT
This posting is for a full-time, remote, salaried position. Travel may be required on a limited basis to attend all-staff and departmental retreats (1-2 times per year). Additional travel may be required for select positions.
Registered States*:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Washington D.C.
* While ActBlue is currently registered to support remote work in the states listed above, we possess the ability to register in additional states as needed. If you are located in a state not listed, we may still be able to proceed with your application, but please note that the offer process may take longer to accommodate registration requirements.
Work Schedule:
This role requires availability during established, regular business hours (Mon-Fri).
Work Environment:
Employees can expect to work with distributed teams across all U.S. time zones. Our roles require extended technology usage, and proficiency with virtual communication tools such as Zoom and Slack. Regular attendance in virtual meetings is inherent to every position.
Salary Range Details:
Salary Range: $91,074 - $114,372 - $137,670
ActBlue is committed to consistent compensation practices across our organization. Final salary offers will take into account factors such as candidate experience, interview performance and current team salary parity.
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedules and an unlimited time-off policy
- Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; plus fully-paid health reimbursement arrangement to use for out of pocket expenses and fully-paid short- and long-term disability
- Fully paid basic and AD&D life insurance and a voluntary supplemental life insurance option
- Dependent and health care flexible spending account options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees
- Automatic 2% Employer-paid 401K contribution, plus up to an additional 6% match on employee contributions
- A minimum of three months paid medical, family and parental leave (for all new parents, adoptions included)
- Commuter or home-office benefits, including a $1,000 home-office setup allowance for all new full-time remote employees
- Additional perks including quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe & New York Times
ActBlue is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
UNION INFORMATION
The terms and conditions of this position are subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the Communications Workers of America, the exclusive bargaining agent of covered ActBlue employees.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
As part of our hiring process, ActBlue will conduct a background and reference check at the time of offer. This will be completed in compliance with applicable laws and will not be initiated without your consent. Any offer of employment will also be contingent upon the candidate’s agreement to and execution of a formal NDA as part of the onboarding process.
INCLUSION STATEMENT FROM ACTBLUE
ActBlue is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. We celebrate unique perspectives, honor the dignity of all individuals, and recognize that diverse backgrounds and identities strengthen our mission.
If you’re passionate about our work and see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. To request an accommodation, email [email protected].
*ActBlue will _never_ ask candidates to buy equipment, nor will we email from anything other than an actblue.com or actbluetech.com email address.
