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Title: Principal Enterprise Architect
Location: Hybrid (Washington, D.C. preferred; minimum 23 days onsite per week)
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active Public Trust Clearance
Travel: 010%
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.
Thats RIVA. Our employee-first approach has manifested a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees have higher morale, higher productivity rates, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.
Program Overview
RIVA Solutions is supporting the Department of Commerce (DOC) and U.S. Census Bureau through the CATTS contract, providing critical IT services that enable mission success across decennial census operations and digital modernization initiatives. This includes support for the Office of the Secretary and several bureaus, delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technologies that power data-driven decisions, economic development, cybersecurity protections, and equity-based digital services.
Position Overview
RIVA Solutions is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead system design and integration across multiple complex programs supporting the U.S. Census Bureau. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in enterprise-level system-of-systems architecture, cloud integration, security, and digital modernization. This role is both strategic and technical, driving the architectural vision and providing thought leadership in a dynamic federal IT environment.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the design of overall system architecture based on business and mission requirements, ensuring integrated functionality and performance across platforms. Provide architecture support for large-scale, multi-system environments and data-driven ecosystems. Use advanced architectural modeling tools to visualize, document, and communicate system designs. Apply expert knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), server-side technologies, networking, and enterprise software systems. Design statistical systems and applications that handle sensitive or large-scale data operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and policy standards. Apply strong knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) frameworks. Demonstrate strong technical writing, documentation, and verbal communication skills. Contribute to modernization efforts in environments undergoing transformation, including adoption of new IT processes and tools. Incorporate cybersecurity and data protection principles into architecture planning and solution design. Design and lead the integration of commercial cloud services and infrastructure into enterprise IT ecosystems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field Minimum of 710 years of experience in enterprise or systems architecture Demonstrated experience architecting solutions in federal IT environments Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform and architectural modeling tool Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) Experience supporting U.S. Census Bureau, DOC, or other statistical/data-intensive federal agencies Familiarity with NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, and other federal compliance frameworks
Salary
$150,000 $170,000 / year, commensurate with experience and qualifications
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.
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Principal Enterprise Architect
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RIVA Solutions, Inc. 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Principal Enterprise Architect
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RIVA Solutions, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description
Title: Principal Enterprise Architect
Location: Hybrid (Washington, D.C. preferred; minimum 23 days onsite per week)
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active Public Trust Clearance
Travel: 010%
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.
Thats RIVA. Our employee-first approach has manifested a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees have higher morale, higher productivity rates, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.
Program Overview
RIVA Solutions is supporting the Department of Commerce (DOC) and U.S. Census Bureau through the CATTS contract, providing critical IT services that enable mission success across decennial census operations and digital modernization initiatives. This includes support for the Office of the Secretary and several bureaus, delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technologies that power data-driven decisions, economic development, cybersecurity protections, and equity-based digital services.
Position Overview
RIVA Solutions is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead system design and integration across multiple complex programs supporting the U.S. Census Bureau. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in enterprise-level system-of-systems architecture, cloud integration, security, and digital modernization. This role is both strategic and technical, driving the architectural vision and providing thought leadership in a dynamic federal IT environment.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the design of overall system architecture based on business and mission requirements, ensuring integrated functionality and performance across platforms. Provide architecture support for large-scale, multi-system environments and data-driven ecosystems. Use advanced architectural modeling tools to visualize, document, and communicate system designs. Apply expert knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), server-side technologies, networking, and enterprise software systems. Design statistical systems and applications that handle sensitive or large-scale data operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and policy standards. Apply strong knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) frameworks. Demonstrate strong technical writing, documentation, and verbal communication skills. Contribute to modernization efforts in environments undergoing transformation, including adoption of new IT processes and tools. Incorporate cybersecurity and data protection principles into architecture planning and solution design. Design and lead the integration of commercial cloud services and infrastructure into enterprise IT ecosystems.
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Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field Minimum of 710 years of experience in enterprise or systems architecture Demonstrated experience architecting solutions in federal IT environments Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform and architectural modeling tool Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) Experience supporting U.S. Census Bureau, DOC, or other statistical/data-intensive federal agencies Familiarity with NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, and other federal compliance frameworks
Salary
$150,000 $170,000 / year, commensurate with experience and qualifications
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.
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