Senior AI & Data Security Architect - GovCloud

RIVA Solutions, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Security Solution Architect to function as the technical authority for solution architecture, integrating top security technologies for AI and data security initiatives in federal programs.

You will guide architecture reviews, production-ready designs, and cross‑functional implementation while aligning with NIST AI RMF, FISMA, and OMB AI guidance to protect critical data assets.

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.

Responsibilities

• Architect AI and data security solutions using Databricks, Unity Catalog, Mosaic AI Gateway, and AWS GovCloud.
• 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.
• Lead technical briefings and architecture reviews for project leadership and engineering teams.

Skills

Executive communication

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Databricks

Unity Catalog

Mosaic AI Gateway

AWS GovCloud

FedRAMP

DSPM

AI-DLP

CNAPP

SAST

SCA

Job description

RIVA Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Security Solution Architect to function as the technical authority for solution architecture, integrating top security technologies for AI and data security initiatives in federal programs.

You will guide architecture reviews, production-ready designs, and cross‑functional implementation while aligning with NIST AI RMF, FISMA, and OMB AI guidance to protect critical data assets.