Location / Remote: 100% remote; applicants must be willing to work Eastern Time Zone hours.
Employment Type: 8+ Month Contract-to-Hire
Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust (sponsored after start; process ~4 weeks)
Compensation: Up to $80/hour W-2 or $85/hour 1099/C2C
Conversion Salary: up to $170k base salary
Benefits (W-2): Medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, HSA/FSA, term life, supplemental health (e.g., Aflac), and 401(k)
This role is a key contributor to the design, development, and maintenance of API integrations for enterprise IT systems, with a focus on RSA Archer and related GRC platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building secure, authenticated data flows and ensuring compliance with enterprise cybersecurity and privacy policies. Success in this role requires the ability to work independently, manage complex integration tasks, and adhere to established SDLC and EPLC processes.
Responsibilities:
Design and build REST and SOAP-based API integrations between the GRC platform and external systems such as HSDW, CDM, CyberScope, and other analytics tools.
Develop secure, authenticated data flows using JSON/XML structures aligned with customer cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Collaborate with developers and business analysts to define integration requirements and establish data transformation logic.
Support enterprise reporting by enabling automated data pulls from the GRC platform into metrics platforms and compliance dashboards.
Monitor, test, and troubleshoot data exchange pipelines to ensure uptime, accuracy, and performance of integration solutions.
Maintain detailed documentation of integration endpoints, schemas, credentials, and data flow mappings in compliance with audit standards.
Evaluate third-party connector tools and optimize API performance to support system modernization and automation initiatives.
Work with security teams to ensure integration practices align with Zero Trust architecture and data minimization standards.
Manage GRC platform permissions and access roles, ensuring proper RBAC structures are in place.
Diagnose workflow issues and support documentation updates.
Contribute to release coordination by providing configuration details and participating in sprint reviews.
Peer review configuration tasks, field mappings, and version updates to ensure development traceability.
Use ServiceNow or equivalent systems to track integration tickets and maintain detailed records.
Support automation strategies for FISMA, OMB A-123, data synchronization initiatives, and OSCAL adoption for machine-readable compliance artifacts.
Required Skills:
Over 8 years of experience designing and developing APIs and data integrations for enterprise IT systems, including at least 3 years working with an Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform such as RSA Archer.
Hands-on experience with RSA Archer, including responsibility for all RSA Archer integrations (APIs).
Proficiency in designing and implementing REST and SOAP-based API integrations.
Strong understanding of secure, authenticated data flows using JSON/XML structures.
Familiarity with EPLC and SDLC policies, including Change Control Board (CCB) processes in a GRC/Archer production environment.
Ability to work independently as a sole RSA Archer integration engineer with minimal supervision.
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Preferred Skills:
RSA Archer Certified Administrator certification.
MuleSoft Developer certification or relevant API security credentials.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture, CDM data exchange, and GRC interoperability goals.
Experience contributing to automation strategies for FISMA, OMB A-123, and OSCAL adoption.
Experience using ServiceNow or equivalent systems to track integration tickets.
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