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 summary
The Sr./Principal Software Engineer (DevSecOps Architect) will play a critical role in implementing and maintaining a robust information security program tailored to federal government contracts. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the security, compliance, and integrity of cloud-based solutions—primarily on Amazon Web Services (AWS)—while navigating complex regulatory requirements, including FISMA and NIST.
This role supports multiple programs and contributes to strategic business development efforts. The Sr./Principal Software Engineer (DevSecOps Architect) collaborates with cross-functional teams—including engineering, operations, compliance, and leadership—to ensure secure design, development, and deployment of systems across the contract portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud security, government compliance, and modern DevSecOps practices.
