Arlington, Virginia, USA

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

The Systems and Cloud administrator is responsible for supporting TNC's mission-critical enterprise systems. They are the technical expert in system administration for small and complex Windows and Linux-based applications systems. They are responsible for the effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operations, and maintenance of systems and related infrastructure and ensuring system hardware, operating systems, Data Center environmental equipment, enterprise systems, and related practices adhere to IT values.

They may have a technology focus of Microsoft, Linux, or both. They may be accountable for Microsoft Windows Server File services, and enterprise systems such as EMC Networker Backup and Recovery software, tape backup system, off-site media rotation, basic Linux and Samba administration, etc.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual with at least 4 years of experience in supporting AWS cloud-hosted services, including EC2, RDS, and Lambda. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have 3 years of experience with both Microsoft Windows and Linux server operating systems, including Active Directory, DNS, and Samba file shares. We value expertise in administering backup and recovery software, such as EMC Networker or similar enterprise solutions, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience. The role also requires experience in supporting data center hardware, including servers, network patch panels, and spare parts, as well as proficiency in VMware vSphere and virtualized server environments. Lastly, experience with backup tape libraries or jukeboxes, such as Overland-Tanberg, is essential. If you are enthusiastic about leveraging your skills to support our dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

* Bachelor's degree with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science.
* 4 years of experience supporting AWS cloud-hosted services (EC2, RDS, Lambda and others)
* 3 years of experience supporting Microsoft Windows and Linux server operating systems, including Active Directory, DNS, and Samba file shares
* 2 years of experience administering backup and recovery software, such as EMC Networker or similar enterprise backup solutions.
* Experience supporting Data center hardware, including servers, network patch panels, and spare parts
* Experience supporting VMware vSphere and virtualized server environments.
* Experience supporting backup tape libraries or jukeboxes, such as Overland-Tanberg or similar appliances

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or higher certifications (Solution's Architect, etc.)
* 2 years of experience supporting enterprise storage solutions, such as SAN, NAS, and File Servers.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code, Terraform and DevOps is a plus

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $91,800 - $137,800 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

To apply for job ID 55996, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.