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(Volunteer) About the Organization Menzies Philanthropic Foundation (Menzies Mission)
is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting orphans and vulnerable families through resources, education, and holistic development rooted in the Menzies 7 Keys of Needs (Housing, Health & Nutrition, Education, Safety, Family, Faith, and Love). Believing that self-actualization can break cycles of poverty and trauma, we provide mental and emotional support, healing-centered guidance, and programs that help individuals realize their potential and transform their future. In partnership with our social-impact company,
Me Is We , we are developing a regenerative financial ecosystem to ensure long-term sustainability and expansion for our mission. At the heart of this ecosystem is
My Source Network —a global holistic wellness community platform for healing and mindful connection. Through practitioners, conscious events, and transformational resources, MSN supports individuals on their journeys toward balance, empowerment, and belonging, cultivating a worldwide community rooted in healing, authenticity, and collaboration. We are an impact-driven organization that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration. If you are passionate about meaningful work and creating scalable positive change, we would be honored to have you join our team. Role Overview Menzies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
DevOps Engineer
to strengthen the reliability, automation, and resilience of our AWS-hosted web application. This role bridges our
development
and
cybersecurity (DevSecOps)
functions to ensure smooth, secure, and repeatable deployments from GitHub to AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for building CI/CD pipelines, standardizing branch workflows, managing environment consistency, and overseeing critical
infrastructure maintenance
tasks such as patching, configuration drift prevention, AMI management, and continuity planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically curious volunteer to gain real-world DevOps and cloud experience while contributing to a mission-driven nonprofit organization. Key Responsibilities CI/CD Pipeline and Deployment Automation Design, implement, and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and/or GitHub Actions. Collaborate with developers to define and enforce a
branching strategy
(feature/*, uat, main) ensuring consistent deployments and clean releases. Create and apply
Pull Request templates
and merge policies to improve testing and review discipline. Automate environment setup and deployment processes using
Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Integrate security and quality checks (e.g., dependency scanning, secret validation, and SAST/DAST tools) into the pipeline in collaboration with the DevSecOps Engineer. Configuration Management and Environment Health Manage and monitor
AWS Elastic Beanstalk
and related AWS environments for stability, scalability, and performance. Maintain
AMI versions
and enforce configuration consistency across development, UAT, and production environments to avoid drift. Use
AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
or equivalent automation scripts to ensure all EC2 instances are patched and compliant. Configure
CloudWatch dashboards
and alerts to track uptime, cost, and performance trends. Work closely with the DevSecOps Engineer to respond to AWS
Security Hub ,
GuardDuty , or
Config
findings related to infrastructure. Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Continuity Implement and maintain
automated backup routines
for application environments, configuration data, and RDS instances. Conduct
test restorations
to validate backup integrity and ensure that recovery procedures function as expected. Develop, document, and periodically update
disaster recovery (DR)
procedures, including restoration workflows for AWS environments. Draft and maintain an
IT continuity plan
outlining recovery timelines, dependencies, and escalation steps. Generate a
monthly continuity and environment health report , summarizing patching, backup verification, and key system metrics. Required Qualifications Candidates should demonstrate
one or more
of the following: Bachelor’s degree (or current enrollment) in
Computer Science, Information Technology , or a related discipline. Entry-level certification or equivalent hands-on experience such as:
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
or
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate CompTIA Security+
(preferred baseline for all technical volunteers)
A
GitHub or GitLab portfolio
demonstrating experience with CI/CD automation, scripting, or AWS environments. Technical Expectations: Proficiency with
AWS services
(Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, CloudWatch). Familiarity with
Git
and version-control workflows. Basic scripting ability in
Bash, Python, or PowerShell . Understanding of
CI/CD concepts ,
cloud security basics ,
patching , and
infrastructure reliability . Strong documentation and communication habits. Preferred Qualifications Experience automating deployments with
AWS CodePipeline ,
CodeBuild , or
GitHub Actions . Familiarity with
Terraform
or
CloudFormation
for Infrastructure-as-Code. Working knowledge of
AWS Systems Manager ,
Backup , and
Patch Manager . Exposure to
monitoring tools
(e.g., CloudWatch). Experience planning
disaster recovery
or
continuity exercises . Prior experience in a
DevOps or cloud operations
volunteer or professional role. Personal Attributes Proactive and resourceful, with strong attention to operational detail. Communicates clearly across development, security, and management teams. Eager to learn modern DevOps tools and best practices. Organized, dependable, and committed to following through on deliverables. Values transparency, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving. All interviews will take place virtually through Application Process To apply, review the job description and submit your resume, portfolio, and cover letter to
hr@menziesmission.org
. Ensure accurate contact information for application status updates. If selected, be prepared to discuss qualifications and alignment with the organization's mission. For questions, contact
hr@menziesmission.org.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Equal Opportunity Employer: Menzies Philanthropic Foundation is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation for the application process is available upon request. Google Meet . Please note that the session will be
recorded
to support our evaluation and documentation process.*
Languages
- English
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