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Job Title:Principal Systems Engineer (54679)
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Minimum $15.00 Hourly
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Associate's Degree
Experience Required:24 Months
 
Required Skills:
Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) and HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate.
Proven expertise in hosted and cloud-based solutions, specializing in migrations to platforms like Office 365, Azure, and Amazon Web Services.
Proficient in navigating and troubleshooting interoperability issues, both within and to Windows Server 2012R2 and Windows Server 2019.
Comfortable working in a diverse environment that includes non-Windows servers and systems, showcasing proficiency in Linux-based systems.
Additional experience in maintaining VMware infrastructure, whether on-premises or in the cloud, with a focus on major version upgrades of vCenter, ESXi, and VMware Data Protection resources is a valuable asset.

WHAT WE BRING
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.


SALARY INFORMATION
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $110,600 - $165,900 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.


APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 54679, 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.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

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.

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OFFICE LOCATION
United States

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WHO WE ARE
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."


WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Principal Systems Engineer plays a pivotal role in overseeing the technical implementation of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and cloud service management. This encompasses executing top-tier performance tuning and recovery procedures for mission-critical enterprise systems. As a technical expert in Infrastructure as Code (IaS), Terraform, AWS automation, and system administration within a complex global organization, the position requires additional proficiency in Windows Server and Active Directory technologies.

The ideal candidate is characterized by strong analytical abilities and exceptional problem-solving skills. They are expected to assume a leading technical role in new areas, showcasing the ability to swiftly acquire in-depth knowledge, both technical and non-technical, even without prior experience or formal training. Demonstrated adaptability and effectiveness in dynamic environments are essential. Moreover, the candidate should excel in functioning creatively and efficiently within a highly cost-conscious setting. Vendor issue management expertise, including data capture and upload, along with adeptness in addressing bugs and problems through effective communication, is also a key requirement for this position.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Engineering and Project Support:

Plan on-premises system upgrades and cloud requirements, considering business needs and goals across system lifecycles.
Test procedures for new/upgraded servers, including installation, upgrades, cloud implementation, and disaster recovery.
Lead technical decisions in diverse project teams and proactively plan infrastructure based on business needs.
Author Terraform (HCL) code for the Infrastructure as Code pipeline in AWS support.
Engineer and test disaster recovery processes for new systems or upgrades.
Coordinate with DBAs, Network Engineers, Desktop Standards staff, and Project Technical Leads.
Oversee builds of dev/test/staging/production environments and define maintenance procedures.
Serve as a technical leader on systems development projects and collaborate with Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) and Enterprise Architecture (EA).
Operations and Support:

Perform daily system monitoring, respond to after-hours pager alerts, and collaborate with developers on application/system-level issues.
Repair and recover from hardware/software failures, coordinating with impacted constituencies for Tier I or II issues.
Maintenance:

Support system enhancements/fixes through migrations and perform maintenance during scheduled windows.
Apply OS/application patches, upgrade tools/utilities, maintain documentation, and coordinate vendor site visits.
Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization, providing periodic performance reporting.
SA Project Management:

Manage systems projects, tracking objectives, and milestones, and coordinating resources.
Manage operational projects, working with management to establish objectives, milestones, and resources.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Bachelor (4-year) degree with a technical major such as engineering or computer science, or equivalent work experience and demonstrated proficiency in technical analysis and written technical documentation.
Five or more years of experience administering a complex Active Directory, Hybrid AD, or Azure AD environment of at least 1000 users.
Three or more years of experience implementing and maintaining Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure, supporting line of business applications.
Three or more years of experience implementing and maintaining complex application environments, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Terraform, Bitbucket/Github CI/CD pipelines.
Experience supporting applications such as Citrix XenApp or CRMS, within an enterprise-scale environment (at least 1,000 users).
Experience configuring AWS IAM and Azure, storage and backup services.
Experience writing Terraform (HCL), JSON, YAML code.
Experience with OS-level scripting environments (such as PowerShell or bash) and interpreted languages (such as VBScript or perl).
Experience with Microsoft/Linux DNS, MS Failover Clustering, SQL Server
Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in a technical leadership role, whether formal or informal, within complex systems development projects having staff of diverse levels of experience and areas of responsibility.
Experience with cloud service models including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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