RIVA Solutions
Description
Title: Cloud Systems Engineer Location: Washington, DC - Onsite Terms: Full-time Clearance: Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance required (U.S. Citizenship required) Travel: Minimal;
Design and implement enterprise infrastructure and platforms required to support cloud computing initiatives. Analyze system requirements and ensure secure integration with existing enterprise applications. Architect, configure, and manage solutions across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement best practices for cloud operations and system development. Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and scalability. Support documentation of cloud architectures, workflows, and security practices. Contribute to enterprise-wide cloud strategy and modernization efforts. Report to program leadership while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment. - Architect and support Azure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform/Ansible). Design and manage secure landing zones, RBAC, and tagging strategies in Azure. Implement Zero Trust principles, FedRAMP/NIST 800-53 compliance, and hybrid system integration. Monitor and optimize cloud costs using Azure Cost Management. Support compliance with CUI data handling and NTIA IT policies. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in cloud systems engineering. U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance. Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments. Knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models and their integration with enterprise systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications
Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional Engineer. Prior experience supporting Department of Commerce, NTIA, or other federal civilian agencies. Hands-on experience with hybrid or multi-cloud architectures. Familiarity with automation tools and infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). Salary
Up to $130,000 depending on experience.
RIVA Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Life Insurance 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match HSA/FSA Spending Accounts Long- and Short-term Disability Pet Insurance Wellness Program Initiatives RIVA Flex (Flex Hours and Hybrid Work Support) Additional Perks & Workplace Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Title: Cloud Systems Engineer Location: Washington, DC - Onsite Terms: Full-time Clearance: Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance required (U.S. Citizenship required) Travel: Minimal;
Design and implement enterprise infrastructure and platforms required to support cloud computing initiatives. Analyze system requirements and ensure secure integration with existing enterprise applications. Architect, configure, and manage solutions across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement best practices for cloud operations and system development. Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and scalability. Support documentation of cloud architectures, workflows, and security practices. Contribute to enterprise-wide cloud strategy and modernization efforts. Report to program leadership while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment. - Architect and support Azure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform/Ansible). Design and manage secure landing zones, RBAC, and tagging strategies in Azure. Implement Zero Trust principles, FedRAMP/NIST 800-53 compliance, and hybrid system integration. Monitor and optimize cloud costs using Azure Cost Management. Support compliance with CUI data handling and NTIA IT policies. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in cloud systems engineering. U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance. Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments. Knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models and their integration with enterprise systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications
Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional Engineer. Prior experience supporting Department of Commerce, NTIA, or other federal civilian agencies. Hands-on experience with hybrid or multi-cloud architectures. Familiarity with automation tools and infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). Salary
Up to $130,000 depending on experience.
RIVA Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Life Insurance 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match HSA/FSA Spending Accounts Long- and Short-term Disability Pet Insurance Wellness Program Initiatives RIVA Flex (Flex Hours and Hybrid Work Support) Additional Perks & Workplace Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.