Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Career Site
Senior DevOps Engineer
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Career Site, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
Description Is God calling you to ministry? For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel. CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS: All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.
Department Detail
The Information Technology (IT) Department at BGEA consists of IT Operations (networking, routing, storage, server support, services provisioning, security cameras, phones), Helpdesk (desktop support, event support, mobile device support), Application Development and Support (Donor and Financial systems support, custom application development and support, report writing, Tableau data visualization), and Cyber Security (cyber security defense, awareness, monitoring and analysis, and compliance). The IT department furthers the mission of BGEA through supporting, developing, scaling, and securing the assets, infrastructure, and programs required by all areas of the ministry while maintaining and ensuring their availability.
Job Summary
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our platforms and applications. You will be responsible for the entire DevOps lifecycle, from infrastructure provisioning and configuration to deployment, monitoring, security, and troubleshooting. You will also work closely with our development team to automate processes and improve our DevOps practices.
Ministry Requirements
Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources to ensure efficient and scalable infrastructure. Manage and optimize Docker containers and Kubernetes configurations for various services. Orchestrate container deployments and scaling using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance. Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, build, and deployment processes. Optimize CI/CD workflows to improve efficiency, reliability, and speed of software delivery. Implement and manage monitoring solutions (e.g., Kibana, Grafana) to track system performance, resource usage, and application health. Configure alerts and notifications to proactively address incidents and maintain system availability. Collaborate with security teams to implement and enforce security best practices and compliance requirements. Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability by fine-tuning configurations, load balancing, and caching strategies. Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement deployment strategies, release processes, and environment configurations. Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of infrastructure, configurations, and processes. Lead and mentor junior DevOps team members, providing guidance, technical expertise, and knowledge sharing.
Marginal Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Job Specifications
Skills and Knowledge Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong background in web application deployment and cloud infrastructure management. Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, and other relevant DevOps tools. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their respective services. Experience with web application architecture, APIs, and microservices. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Physical/Mental Demands
Ability to focus on detail while understanding the big picture Ability to meet deadlines while dealing with multiple projects, despite interruptions Ability to change and grow with organization and job Ability to bring new ideas to issues current in contemporary audiences, and knowing how to implement those ideas Flexibility to readily adapt when job parameters, deadlines, or directions change Ability to work closely with others as part of a team Ability to maintain confidentiality
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a conventional office environment Work involves participation in multiple meetings with department and other ministry staff Work requires ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation Extended work hours are occasionally required
Mission Statement
Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.
Statement of Faith
These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, his virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, vicarious and atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension, and personal return in power and glory. We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. We believe God’s plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made for each other, and that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person a biological male or female, and that these two distinct, but complementary sexes reflect the image of God.
Expectations for Ministry Employment
I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him. I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world. I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission. I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct. I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose. I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.
The Title VII Exception for Employment
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.
Benefits Summary
Full-Time employees working at least 36 hours per week, are eligible for benefits. Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Long term and short term disability insurance Term Life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan 10 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday Minimum 12 days of vacation 10 sick days
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Description Is God calling you to ministry? For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel. CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS: All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.
Department Detail
The Information Technology (IT) Department at BGEA consists of IT Operations (networking, routing, storage, server support, services provisioning, security cameras, phones), Helpdesk (desktop support, event support, mobile device support), Application Development and Support (Donor and Financial systems support, custom application development and support, report writing, Tableau data visualization), and Cyber Security (cyber security defense, awareness, monitoring and analysis, and compliance). The IT department furthers the mission of BGEA through supporting, developing, scaling, and securing the assets, infrastructure, and programs required by all areas of the ministry while maintaining and ensuring their availability.
Job Summary
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our platforms and applications. You will be responsible for the entire DevOps lifecycle, from infrastructure provisioning and configuration to deployment, monitoring, security, and troubleshooting. You will also work closely with our development team to automate processes and improve our DevOps practices.
Ministry Requirements
Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources to ensure efficient and scalable infrastructure. Manage and optimize Docker containers and Kubernetes configurations for various services. Orchestrate container deployments and scaling using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance. Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, build, and deployment processes. Optimize CI/CD workflows to improve efficiency, reliability, and speed of software delivery. Implement and manage monitoring solutions (e.g., Kibana, Grafana) to track system performance, resource usage, and application health. Configure alerts and notifications to proactively address incidents and maintain system availability. Collaborate with security teams to implement and enforce security best practices and compliance requirements. Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability by fine-tuning configurations, load balancing, and caching strategies. Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement deployment strategies, release processes, and environment configurations. Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of infrastructure, configurations, and processes. Lead and mentor junior DevOps team members, providing guidance, technical expertise, and knowledge sharing.
Marginal Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Job Specifications
Skills and Knowledge Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong background in web application deployment and cloud infrastructure management. Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, and other relevant DevOps tools. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their respective services. Experience with web application architecture, APIs, and microservices. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Physical/Mental Demands
Ability to focus on detail while understanding the big picture Ability to meet deadlines while dealing with multiple projects, despite interruptions Ability to change and grow with organization and job Ability to bring new ideas to issues current in contemporary audiences, and knowing how to implement those ideas Flexibility to readily adapt when job parameters, deadlines, or directions change Ability to work closely with others as part of a team Ability to maintain confidentiality
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a conventional office environment Work involves participation in multiple meetings with department and other ministry staff Work requires ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation Extended work hours are occasionally required
Mission Statement
Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.
Statement of Faith
These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, his virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, vicarious and atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension, and personal return in power and glory. We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. We believe God’s plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made for each other, and that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person a biological male or female, and that these two distinct, but complementary sexes reflect the image of God.
Expectations for Ministry Employment
I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him. I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world. I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission. I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct. I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose. I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.
The Title VII Exception for Employment
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.
Benefits Summary
Full-Time employees working at least 36 hours per week, are eligible for benefits. Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Long term and short term disability insurance Term Life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan 10 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday Minimum 12 days of vacation 10 sick days
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