Volunteer Systems Administrator

Who is the THRIVE Project?
Passionate about sustainability? Looking to collaborate with a driven team to make a better future? Join us, and make the world a better place.
We are a global for-impact organisation with members in over 40 countries. All of us strive to make our world thrivable - to ensure humanity can face global issues effectively and sustainably.
As a leading not-for-profit in the thrivability space, we seek to implement climate-friendly policies, educate communities, and advocate for a future where humanity can live in harmony and solidarity with nature. This is achieved through a variety of research, publishing educational content including articles and podcasts, and hosting webinars with sustainability experts.
We collaborate with NGOs, businesses, individuals and others to this end, because #ThrivabilityMatters.
By joining THRIVE, you can make a difference.
To find out more, head to our website: https://ThrivabilityMatters.Org/
Why join THRIVE?
When you become a volunteer at THRIVE, you’ll receive:
Significant references for your work endeavours
A community experience and sense of belonging
Shared expertise from other team members
A greater understanding of how organisations like ours are structured
Opportunities to learn whole new skillsets with practical experience
Possibilities to take on leadership roles if you’re interested
Induction, training, and mentorship sessions
The opportunity to develop your presentation skills
A platform to learn and spread awareness about sustainability issues and their solutions
The Role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic systems administrator with a passion for sustainability to work with our friendly, dynamic team to inspire people around the world to make a better future.
As part of THRIVE, you will have the opportunity to:
Champion new initiatives.
Improve existing initiatives.
Help shape our thrivability efforts.
Meet regularly with team members.
Present ideas to people from a variety of disciplines.
Your efforts will enrich our systems and help inspire people to create a thrivable future.
Key/Main Responsibilities
Manage and maintain computer systems, networks, and servers to ensure smooth operations.
Install, configure, and upgrade hardware and software as needed in a predominantly Linux based environment.
Perform regular system backups and ensure data recovery processes are in place.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, providing timely resolution.
Monitor system performance, security, and implement necessary updates and patches.
Provide technical support and guidance to staff or volunteers on IT-related matters.
Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps for reference.
Collaborate with IT teams or external vendors to address complex technical challenges.
Minimum Requirements:
At least 10 years of commercial experience in DevOps environment, with capabilities in:
VM environments: Azure, CentOS, Docker
Apache, Mail, DNS, PostgreSQL
WordPress, Nextcloud, Cpanel
Networking/Security
Familiarity with CentOS, Docker, Apache, Exim, Cpanel, DNS, Nextcloud.
Development experience and a knowledge of cybersecurity are an advantage
Preferred Requirements:
Fluency in English.
Experience with cloud technologies and/or cybersecurity.
Remote with opportunity to attend in office in selected areas.
Willingness to learn new skills
A self-driven mindset to make a better future for all.
Passion to take on responsibility and lead initiatives.
A collaborative team player mindset.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Well-developed problem-solving abilities.
Self-discipline and effective time management.
The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
The ability to be proactive and self-manage your time.
At THRIVE, we work to create a thrivable future, where everyone can live in harmony with nature.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that everyone has a role to play in tackling the challenges affecting our world. As a member of our team, you will be part of a global movement that is making a difference in the world.
Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Ready to make a thrivable future? Apply today.

Work arrangement
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