Azure Architect (1099)

Nava PBC

17h•$100 - $130•Remote

About The Position

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as Azure Cloud Architect, including Azure Landing Zones, Management Groups, and subscription design, for large-scale government or regulated environments
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform, and CI/CD automation
Experience designing identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Conditional Access
Knowledge of cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks, including HIPAA, NIST, Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes
Experience establishing cloud governance standards, including resource organization, naming conventions, tagging strategies, policy guardrails, and cost management practices
Proficient with DevSecOps practices, automated deployment pipelines, infrastructure monitoring, and operational observability
Experience developing architecture documentation, Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), technical standards, and operational runbooks
Experience collaborating with government stakeholders, infrastructure teams, security teams, and multiple vendors to define cloud architecture and implementation strategies
Strong technical leadership and communication skills, with experience coaching and mentoring other engineers
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract
This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.

Responsibilities

Assess the existing Azure environment, infrastructure dependencies, and modernization requirements to inform the target architecture
Design the Azure tenant structure, including management groups, subscriptions, landing zones, networking, and resource organization
Define cloud architecture standards, naming conventions, tagging strategies, and architecture decision records (ADRs)
Advise on identity and access management, including Entra ID, RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access, and least-privilege access models
Develop secure networking and connectivity patterns between Azure, on-premises systems, federal partners, and external integrations
Define Infrastructure-as-Code standards, reusable modules, repository structure, and CI/CD workflows for development teams
Produce architecture documentation, operational guidance, governance artifacts, and platform runbooks to support long-term maintainability

Benefits

Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care