Senior Technical Archive Specialist

Job Title: Senior Technical Archive Specialist

Location: White Plains, NY or NYC - hybrid (2-3 days on-site)

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Senior Technical Archive Specialist with 5+ years of experience and a

degree in Computer Science or Data Science to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead the

implementation and ongoing administration of our Archive360 platform as part of our enterprise-wide Data Lifecycle Management initiative. This role is critical to our efforts in transforming data

archiving practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing storage costs, and improving

operational resilience in our financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and administer the Archive360 platform for comprehensive data lifecycle

management

Create and maintain Archive360 classification policies, retention rules, and disposition

workflows aligned with documented records management and data classification

requirements.

Configure secure landing zones for data ingestion from diverse sources including

databases, VM images, and file systems

Develop integration between Archive360 and existing systems including Azure Active

Directory, ServiceNow CMDB, and hybrid on-premises/cloud infrastructure

Design and implement automated data classification, archiving, and retention processes

using policy-driven triggers and machine learning-based content analysis

Create detailed documentation for archive operations and procedures

Train and support application teams during the onboarding process to the archive platform

Monitor system performance, storage utilization, and processing efficiency across

enterprise-scale implementations

Generate regular reports on archive status, policy compliance, and storage operations

Troubleshoot complex issues related to data ingestion, retrieval, and management

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Business

stakeholders to translate technical capabilities into business value propositions

Document L2/L3 controls for regulatory compliance and audit readiness

Required Qualifications

5+ years' experience in IT infrastructure with focus on Archiving, Storage management,

backup, and recovery

Hands-on experience implementing and administering enterprise archive platforms

(Archive360 experience strongly preferred)

Demonstrated knowledge of data lifecycle management methodologies in financial

services environments

Experience working with regulatory frameworks including SEC, FINRA, GDPR, and CCPA

requirements

Strong understanding of storage technologies, backup systems, and retention management

Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems

Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, or similar)

Knowledge of database technologies (SQL Server, Oracle) and backup mechanisms

Familiarity with cloud storage platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure

Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated industries

Experience integrating archive platforms with Azure Active Directory and cloud

infrastructure

Knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB integration for automated metadata collection

Familiarity with hybrid on-premises/cloud archive architectures

Experience with automated data classification engines and machine learning-based

content analysis

Ability to design and implement policy-driven retention triggers

Experience with ROT (Redundant, Obsolete, Trivial) data identification methodologies

Experience working with cross-functional teams including Legal, Compliance, Risk, and

Business stakeholders

Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value propositions

Experience documenting L2/L3 controls for regulatory compliance

Experience managing enterprise-scale archive implementations (100+ applications)

Knowledge of performance optimization for large-scale data ingestion and retrieval

Experience with archive platform scaling strategies

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Archive360 certification or direct implementation experience

Experience with Rubrik backup software and policy management

Knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB and integration capabilities

Background in records management and information governance

Experience with data classification frameworks and metadata management

Understanding of legal hold processes and e-discovery requirements

Experience with WORM (Write Once Read Many) storage technologies

Familiarity with ROT (Redundant, Obsolete, Trivial) data identification methodologies

Understanding of financial services application landscapes and data types

Change management skills and experience with stakeholder training programs

Working Environment

You will work within a collaborative team implementing a strategic data lifecycle management

initiative across a complex financial services environment. The role involves regular interaction with

application owners, infrastructure teams, compliance officers, and records management

professionals. This position provides an excellent opportunity to shape enterprise data practices

while working with cutting-edge archiving technology across 130+ critical applications.

Success Factors

The successful candidate will demonstrate a balance of technical expertise and business acumen,

understanding both the technical aspects of archive implementation and the business drivers for

effective data lifecycle management. A methodical approach to complex problem-solving and the

ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders are essential to success

in this role. Experience with enterprise-scale implementations and the ability to work effectively

with diverse cross-functional teams will be critical for success.