Enterprise Architect

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions, we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.

RIVA’s culture is built on four core values:
Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one. all while supporting missions that matter.

The Enterprise Architect provides technical leadership and hands‑on engineering for Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, cloud modernization, and mission‑critical Federal infrastructure.

• Lead Azure and Windows infrastructure modernization.
• Provide hands‑on engineering and incident resolution.
• Manage Active Directory, patching, VPN, firewalls, and O&M.
• Implement ITSM processes.
• Support Zero Trust and FISMA/NIST compliance.
• Lead automation and continuous improvement.
• Produce architecture documentation.
• Mentor technical staff.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years cloud engineering and cybersecurity.
• Azure and Windows Server expertise.
• Experience leading Federal O&M teams.
• Mission‑critical production support.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

• Department of Commerce experience.
• Big Fix, Intune, Azure VDI, Exchange migration experience.
• Networking knowledge including VLANs and firewalls.
• Experience leading distributed teams.

$160,000 - $175,000 USD

The salary or salary range for this role reflects an estimated range informed by multiple compensation factors. Final offers may vary based on considerations such as relevant experience, education and training, critical skillsets, and overall business needs.

We believe great teams are built from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and we mean that beyond the buzzwords.

RIVA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

As a federal contractor, RIVA follows the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, supporting the employment and advancement of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you're a veteran, we encourage you to self-identify during the application process, it helps us track our hiring commitments and, in some cases, may support priority referral for open roles.

RIVA also invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as having a disability during the application process, not because it affects your chances of being hired, but because it helps us measure how well we're living up to our commitments and identify where we can do better. Your response is confidential and entirely optional.