[Hiring] Azure Architect @Nava PBC

Role Description

As the Azure Cloud Architect, you will guide our government partner in designing the new Azure tenant, establishing governance and security foundations, and enabling the government agency to operate independently.

What you'll do

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.