Cloud Architect / Modernization Lead (VA, Alexandria)

RiVidium is seeking a Cloud Architect / Modernization Lead 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.

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 Lead (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.