Sr. Data Security Solution Architect

RIVA Solutions Inc.•Alexandria, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.