Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)

About Nava

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.

This role is open for multiple levels and titles. Final title/compensation will be determined by how your interview weighs against our core competencies during your interview cycle. This role is pending contract award.

Position summary

We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer (Azure) to support the design and implementation of an Azure cloud environment for a large-scale government modernization effort. This role will focus on establishing Bicep/Terraform module library's and CI/CD delivery. The Infrastructure Engineer (Azure) will partner closely with cloud architects, engineers, and client stakeholders to define and implement best practices aligned with federal and state requirements.

What you'll do

• Implement Azure infrastructure components (subscriptions, resource groups, networking, and services) based on defined architecture
• Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep or Terraform
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure deployment
• Configure networking, connectivity, and environment provisioning across cloud and hybrid systems
• Support onboarding of applications and workloads into the Azure tenant
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues to ensure reliability and performance
• Apply governance configurations such as tagging, policies, and cost controls
• Collaborate with architects and security engineers to ensure implementations align with design and compliance requirements
• Mentor less senior engineers
• Join our on-call rotation as a first line of defense during production issues
• Take part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed

Required skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working within Azure cloud
• Experience building CI/CD pipeline using Github actions, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps
• Experience deploying and managing infrastructure using one or more of: terraform, bicep, ARM templates
• Experience configuring virtual networks, hybrid connectivity, DNS, and load balancing
• Experience with API security, rate limiting, monitoring and auditing
• Experience scripting in one or more of: Powershell, Python, Bash
• Azure API management, implementation and governance
• Authentication and authorization using OAuth 2.0 and Open Connect
• Prior experience with Event-driven architecture using Azure event hubs
• Stakeholder management skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships and trust throughout the organization
• Preferred experience working with Agile frameworks

Compensation

$120,600—$135,900 USD

Other requirements

All roles at Nava require the following:

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

Perks working with Nava

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 a virtual visit program (depending on available providers)

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

Location

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time.

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We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.