Volunteer: IT Infrastructure Architect

Our Mission is Simple

We Believe in Kids.

We Believe in Our Community.

We support programs that are transforming the lives of our community’s most vulnerable youth.

Measurable Impact

We believe that success should be measured by the lives that have been changed. That’s a difficult thing to quantify, so we’ve put together a few statistics for you. With the support of our generous donors, we’ve supported over 725 kids, and that’s just the start!

125,000 hours of around the clock care for boys experiencing trauma 550 hours of tutoring services for foster kids who have fallen behind 450 Title One students engaged in land conservation education activities 26 previously homeless children placed in early childhood education programs

IT Infrastructure Architect

Volunteer Job Description

Position Overview

At Believe in Me, we envision a future where every child possesses the self-confidence needed to succeed. Through funding and support, we empower children's charities that offer marginalized kids a safe place to call home, a loving family, a sense of community, and opportunities to learn, grow, and experience joy. Our latest initiative, the 1st Gen College Hub app, aims to support first-generation college students by providing them with comprehensive resources, personalized guidance, and a supportive community, leveraging technology to bridge educational gaps.

The Volunteer IT Infrastructure Architect plays a crucial role in ensuring the technical infrastructure supporting the 1st Gen College Hub app is robust, scalable, and secure. This position involves designing the underlying systems that host, support, and manage the app, enabling it to serve first-generation college students effectively across the nation. The ideal candidate is passionate about using their technical skills for social good, aligning with our values of care, trustworthiness, innovation, and fairness.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement a scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based infrastructure that supports the app's operations and growth.Collaborate with the app development team to understand application requirements, ensuring the infrastructure supports these needs effectively.Establish and maintain disaster recovery strategies and data backup systems to prevent data loss and ensure continuity of service.Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks or issues, and implement optimizations or solutions.Advise on best practices for system security, compliance, and data protection, ensuring the infrastructure adheres to relevant regulations and standards.Coordinate with the Technical Support and Maintenance Team to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.Stay updated on new technologies and trends in IT infrastructure that could benefit the project, suggesting improvements or innovations when appropriate.

Qualifications

Proven experience in IT infrastructure design and management, particularly in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).Strong understanding of system architecture, network configuration, and data storage solutions.Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, data protection regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to web applications.Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and data backup technologies.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a remote, volunteer-driven team.Passion for leveraging technology to make a positive impact on society, especially in supporting educational initiatives.Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

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