Azure Architect (1099)

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
• Required skills
• 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
• Please note: Consultants/Contractors are not eligible for Nava benefits unless hired in a full time capacity.
• 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 o

Benefits

Additional Information

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. Position type: Hourly, Part-time Contract type: 1099 Independent contractor Location: Remote (U.S.based) Contract duration: 6 months with potential extension Compensation $100 - 130/hr USD Position summary 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.

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