Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure) (Cloud Systems, Infrastructure & Platform Management) – Volunteer Role

The Donovan's Venom, INC. Is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization dedicated to taking music, art, and entertainment to those who need it the most. The Donovan's Venom, INC. Caters to no particular individual(s) yet pledges relief to impaired or deprived individuals who are in need of musical,visual, comedic, and-or any alternative forms of liberation-through fine art & entertainment. The Donovan's Venom INC. Gives its resources to individuals who don't have the means or access.
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)
*(Cloud Systems, Infrastructure & Platform Management)*
The Donovan’s Venom
Remote | Technology | Volunteer Role
We’re Building — And It Needs Infrastructure That Can Scale
The Donovan’s Venom is growing.
Platforms.
Applications.
Users.
But none of it works without the infrastructure behind it.
We are seeking a
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)
to design, build, and manage the cloud environment that powers everything we create.
Because systems don’t scale by accident.
They scale through
intentional infrastructure
.
The Role
This role is responsible for
designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure
.
You will ensure systems are secure, reliable, and scalable—supporting applications, platforms, and internal operations.
You are not just maintaining cloud systems.
You are
building the foundation everything runs on
.
This role operates at the intersection of
infrastructure, platform engineering, and system performance
, ensuring our technology environment can grow and perform.
What You’ll Own
Cloud Infrastructure Design & Deployment

• Design and deploy Azure-based infrastructure
• Configure
• Virtual machines
• Networking
• Storage solutions
• Build scalable and reliable environments

System Performance & Reliability

• Monitor system performance and uptime
• Identify and resolve performance issues
• Ensure high availability and system stability

Scalability & Capacity Planning

• Design infrastructure to support growth
• Plan for increased usage and system demand
• Optimize resource allocation

Security & Configuration Management

• Implement secure configurations
• Manage access and permissions
• Support alignment with security best practices

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Implement automation for
• Deployments
• Configuration management
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) where applicable

Platform & Application Support

• Support applications running in the cloud
• Work with engineering teams to optimize performance
• Ensure infrastructure aligns with application needs

Monitoring & Incident Response

• Set up monitoring and alerting systems
• Respond to infrastructure-related issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with
• Engineering teams
• IT Operations
• Security teams
• Ensure infrastructure supports all systems

Documentation & System Management

• Maintain documentation for
• Architecture
• Configurations
• Processes
• Ensure clarity and consistency

Cost Optimization

• Monitor cloud usage and costs
• Identify opportunities to optimize spending
• Ensure efficient use of resources

Continuous Improvement

• Improve infrastructure performance and reliability
• Introduce new tools and best practices
• Strengthen overall cloud environment

Who This Is For
This role is for someone who

• Thinks in systems, infrastructure, and scalability
• Has strong problem-solving and technical skills
• Is proactive in identifying and resolving issues
• Understands cloud architecture and performance
• Thrives in a technical, fast-moving environment

Qualifications
Required

• 3–5 years of experience in
• Cloud infrastructure
• Systems engineering
• Platform engineering
• Experience with
• Microsoft Azure
• Strong understanding of
• Cloud architecture
• Networking and system performance

Preferred

• Experience with
• Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates)
• Monitoring and logging tools
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
• Experience in remote teams

Commitment

• 10–15 hours per week
• Flexible schedule (with responsiveness to system needs)
• Participation in engineering and infrastructure discussions required
• Fully remote

What You’ll Gain

• Experience building and managing cloud infrastructure
• Exposure to platform and application environments
• Opportunity to design scalable systems
• Development in infrastructure engineering and cloud operations

Application Requirements (Read Carefully)
We are building — and scaling in real time.
To ensure alignment

• You must be able to start within 14 days
• You must complete the full application
• You must be ready to contribute immediately

Important Disclaimer
This is a volunteer role.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.