Cloud Architect / Modernization

RiVidium, Inc

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 5-15 years of relevant experience, depending on level
  • Eligibility for Government personnel security requirements
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Hands-on experience with relevant tools and platforms

Responsibilities

  • Design secure and scalable cloud architectures for mission systems
  • Lead migration planning and infrastructure design
  • Align architecture with compliance and operational needs
  • Support documentation and long-term cloud optimization
  • Ensure operational continuity and disaster recovery alignment

Benefits

  • Opportunities for on-site and hybrid work arrangements
  • Involvement with mission-focused outcomes
  • Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
  • Participation in modern IT and cybersecurity initiatives
Full Job Description
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Description

RiVidium is seeking a Cloud Architect / Modernization to support our planned MODES III team supporting Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP). This role supports IT, Cybersecurity, and Data Operations - Modernization & Innovation and helps deliver mission-focused outcomes for service members, families, and related stakeholders. Architects enterprise cloud environments under PWS C.5.3.11-C.5.3.13; holds privileged administrative authority over infrastructure resources, directs secure migration strategy, and leads RMF/ATO lifecycle activities (control implementation, eMASS documentation, POA&M management). Ensures 24/7 operational continuity, high availability design, and disaster recovery alignment. This position is contingent upon contract award. Openings may be filled at Mid (5-8 yrs), Senior (10-15 yrs), depending on the specific requisition.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures that support mission systems and modernization goals.
  • Lead or support migration planning, infrastructure design, and architecture decision-making.
  • Coordinate with security, operations, and engineering teams to align architecture to compliance and availability needs.
  • Support documentation, recovery planning, and long-term cloud optimization.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
  • Relevant experience aligned to the role and labor category; openings may be filled at Mid (5-8 yrs), Senior (10-15 yrs).
  • Ability to satisfy applicable Government personnel security requirements for the assigned role. For IT and cybersecurity workforce positions, applicable DoD 8140 training and certification requirements will apply upon award.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills in a mission-focused delivery environment.
  • Hands-on experience with tools, platforms, or engineering practices relevant to the role.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cloud-native engineering, application delivery, automation, or reliability engineering, as applicable to the role.
  • Familiarity with secure software delivery, testing, DevSecOps, or performance engineering practices.
  • Experience supporting modernization efforts in regulated or mission-critical environments.

Work Setting

This role is expected to support work in the Alexandria, Virginia area, with on-site support at the DoD Mark Center or other customer-approved locations as required. Hybrid support in the Alexandria, Virginia area is expected, with on-site support as required by the customer.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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