DevOps Engineer

Summary

Join Nava, a leading consultancy, and help us redefine how the government serves its citizens. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be part of a team enhancing and managing our AWS-based systems, utilizing tools like Docker, Packer, Terraform, and Jenkins. You will play a key role in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems, contributing to services millions of Americans rely on. This position demands a passion for building and maintaining large-scale systems and a commitment to impactful work. The role involves collaboration with a cross-functional team, setting technical direction, and mentoring junior engineers. Nava offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience leading small team 3-5 engineers
• Previous experience maintaining a medium or large-scale production system or COTS products using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) on AWS
• Broad experience with AWS services
• Significant experience working with Jenkins, GitHub Actions,‬ LaunchDarkly
• Significant experience with Terraform, Atlantis and other IaC and automation tools
• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: Cloud Infrastructure, Unix/Linux, Scripting, and Security
• Ability to automate procedural tasks using scripting in Shell, PowerShell, Bash, or coding in Python, Javascript, or Ruby
• Excellent written and real-time communication skills, technical and otherwiseAbility to pick up and learn new development and operations skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must 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

Responsibilities

• Work with a cross-functional team to deliver on project requirements
• Set technical direction and standards for your team to ensure scalability, reliability, security, and system compliance
• Code, manage, configure, and maintain services update documentation and runbooks
• Implementing security controls
• 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

Benefits

• Health coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
• Time off – Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days to rest and recharge
• Company holidays- Enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
• Annual bonus – When Nava meets 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 UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
• Sabbatical leave – Earn extended paid 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 budget – Annual allowance for courses, tuition, certifications, & LinkedIn Learning access
• 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
• Insurance coverage – Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost