Sr. Data Security Solution Architect

About the Role

RIVA Solutions is seeking a Senior Data Security Solution Architect to serve as the technical authority for the solution architecture, integrating best-of-breed security technologies and leading technical presentations, architecture reviews, and implementation guidance for AI and data security initiatives.

Program Overview

The Senior Data Security Solution Architect supports a USPTO task order focused on securing the agency's emerging AI and data environment. The position leads solution architecture across AI governance, data security, cloud security, and FedRAMP-authorized technologies.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect AI and data security solutions using Databricks, Unity Catalog, Mosaic AI Gateway, and AWS GovCloud
• Integrate DSPM, AI gateway, AI-DLP, CNAPP, and SAST/SCA security technologies
• Lead data discovery, classification, governance, and security posture initiatives
• Design AI governance controls, policy enforcement, and data loss prevention capabilities
• Secure AI artifacts including prompts, RAG datasets, models, agent configurations, and secrets
• Develop compliance mappings aligned with NIST AI RMF, FISMA, and OMB AI guidance
• Partner with project leadership and engineering teams to implement production-ready architectures
• Apply encryption, IAM, secure SDLC, code review, vulnerability testing, and risk management best practices
• Research emerging threats and recommend security improvements
• Lead technical orals presentations and architecture briefings

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive experience designing enterprise security architectures in Federal environments
• CISSP certification (required)
• Hands-on Databricks, Unity Catalog, Mosaic AI Gateway, AWS GovCloud, and FedRAMP experience
• Experience integrating DSPM, AI-DLP, CNAPP (e.g., Wiz), and SAST/SCA (e.g., Snyk)
• Strong presentation and executive communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Security, Databricks, Azure AZ-500, or comparable cloud security certifications
• White-hat or penetration testing experience
• Experience protecting sensitive intellectual property or pre-publication data
• Experience implementing NIST AI RMF, FISMA, and OMB AI guidance

Pay & Benefits

Salary: $180,000

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
• Additional Workplace Benefits

Schedule & Location

• Hybrid – Alexandria, VA
• Full Time
• Travel: 0–10%