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Senior Security Engineer (Azure Security)

Remote Full-time $144.5K/yr - $153K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

To excel in this role, candidates should have a strong background in security engineering and cloud technologies, particularly with Azure. A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. Experience with identity and access management, security policies, and compliance frameworks is essential. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and cloud security best practices will be highly valued. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and be adept at collaborating with diverse teams.

About the job

About Nava

Nava is a dynamic consultancy and public benefit corporation dedicated to simplifying and enhancing government services. Since our inception in 2015, we have earned the trust of federal, state, and local agencies to tackle challenging technology modernization projects with precision.
 
As a client-centered organization, we assist agencies transitioning from outdated systems to a future characterized by user-friendly experiences built on secure, dependable, and resilient cloud infrastructures. Our approach is based on billing for time, leveraging our expertise and problem-solving skills to empower our government partners in improving their digital products and services. At the core of our mission are the people we serve, from community members relying on benefit programs to government staff. Through the application of human-centered design and modern engineering practices, we aid our partners in understanding user needs and fulfilling their missions effectively. This focus allows everyone at Nava to engage in work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to the public good.
 
 

Position Summary 

We are in search of a Senior Security Engineer who will play a crucial role in the design and implementation of a secure Azure cloud environment for a significant government modernization initiative. This position emphasizes establishing robust security and compliance frameworks, which include identity and access management, monitoring, and policy enforcement throughout the Azure tenant. The Security Engineer will closely collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, and client stakeholders to define and apply security best practices in alignment with federal and state regulations.

What You Will Do

  • Develop and implement identity and access management (IAM) frameworks, inclusive of RBAC and privileged access controls.
  • Configure and provide guidance on security tools, such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
  • Establish and uphold security policies and governance guardrails utilizing Azure Policy.
  • Create and manage centralized logging, monitoring, and threat detection capabilities.
  • Design solutions for key management and secrets handling (e.g., Azure Key Vault).
  • Assist in compliance initiatives, including HIPAA alignment and ATO preparation activities.
  • Partner with teams to identify security vulnerabilities and devise remediation strategies.
  • Contribute to decisions regarding secure cloud architecture, including networking and access patterns.
  • Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD methodologies to guarantee secure deployments.

About Nava Public Benefit Corporation

Nava Public Benefit Corporation is committed to transforming government services by leveraging technology to create user-friendly, efficient solutions. With a focus on public benefit, Nava partners with various governmental agencies to enhance their digital capabilities and deliver valuable services to the community.

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