Nava

About Nava

Transforming government services through civic technology

🏢 Corporate, Management Consulting👥 51-250📅 Founded 2015📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Key Highlights

  • Headquartered in Washington, D.C.
  • Partnered with Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Over 60 million people served through digital services
  • Public benefit corporation focused on civic technology

Nava is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to enhancing government services through technology. Since its inception in 2013, following its role in fixing HealthCare.gov, Nava has partnered with agencies like Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs to im...

🎁 Benefits

Nava offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, and a flexible remote work policy. Employees also benefit from a learning budget to su...

🌟 Culture

Nava fosters a culture of empathy and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives from its team members. The company emphasizes a holistic approach, integ...

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Software Architect Senior

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Overview

Nava is seeking a Sr./Principal Software Engineer (DevSecOps Architect) to implement and maintain a robust information security program for federal government contracts. You'll work primarily with AWS and contribute to strategic business development efforts. This role requires deep expertise in cloud security and government compliance.

Job Description

Who you are

You have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in DevSecOps practices, and have a strong understanding of cloud security principles. Your background includes working with federal government contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations such as FISMA and NIST. You are adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and have a proven track record of implementing security measures in cloud-based solutions. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure secure design and deployment of systems. Your problem-solving skills are complemented by a commitment to delivering impactful solutions that enhance government services.

Desirable

Experience with legacy systems modernization and a passion for public service are highly valued. Familiarity with human-centered design principles will set you apart, as you understand the importance of user experience in government services. You are proactive in seeking out opportunities for improvement and innovation within your projects.

What you'll do

In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the security landscape of cloud-based solutions for various government agencies. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive information security program tailored to meet the unique needs of federal contracts. This includes ensuring the security, compliance, and integrity of cloud solutions primarily hosted on AWS. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, compliance, and leadership teams to design and deploy secure systems that meet regulatory requirements. Your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of government services, making them more accessible and reliable for the public.

You will also engage in strategic business development efforts, identifying opportunities to enhance Nava's offerings and expand its impact in the public sector. Your expertise will guide the development of proposals and solutions that address the challenges faced by government agencies. You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the team, sharing your knowledge of best practices in DevSecOps and cloud security.

What we offer

At Nava, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that values meaningful work and public service. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a difference in the lives of citizens. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Join us in our mission to modernize government services and enhance user experiences through innovative technology solutions.

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