Role: Network Security Analyst – RSA Archer Specialist
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Long Term
Project Description:
The Network Security Analyst II (NSA II) – RSA Archer Specialist is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, configuring, and supporting enterprise RSA Archer Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions. This role works closely with Information Security, Data Privacy, Risk Management, Compliance, and system stakeholders to deliver scalable, user-friendly Archer applications that enable assessment, authorization, control assurance, issue management, and continuous compliance monitoring.
The position operates independently on complex assignments while collaborating across cross-functional technical and business teams. The NSA II ensures Archer solutions align with organizational governance frameworks, regulatory obligations, and security control requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, configure, and maintain RSA Archer solutions, with emphasis on:
- Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
- Controls Assurance Program Management
- Issues Management
- Custom Archer applications
- System integrations
- Perform detailed business and functional requirements gathering and analysis; translate requirements into:
- Solution designs
- Configuration specifications
- User stories
- Implementation plans
- Configure and customize Archer applications including:
- Questionnaires and surveys
- Forms and data fields
- Workflows and approvals
- Calculations and data relationships
- Access controls and role-based permissions
- Data feeds and automated imports
- Develop and integrate RESTful and web services to enable API connectivity between Archer and external enterprise systems (e.g., ServiceNow or other ITSM, CMDB, or risk platforms).
- Implement client-side logic, validations, and dynamic behaviors using JavaScript and jQuery within Archer applications.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation covering:
- System design and configuration
- Integration specifications
- Testing plans and results
- Change requests and deviations
- Process transformation artifacts
- Project management documentation using standard templates
- Utilize project management and tracking tools to monitor development progress, deliverables, risks, and milestones.
- Follow established change management, release management, and governance processes for all deployments to production environments.
- Provide troubleshooting, defect resolution, and performance optimization for Archer applications.
- Support end-user adoption through knowledge transfer, training materials, and solution walkthroughs.
- Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills required:
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in RSA Archer administration, support, or implementation
- Archer Certified Professional (ACP), or
- Level 3 Archer Certified Administrator – Expert Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience supporting large enterprise or government GRC implementations
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as:
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- SOC
- Regulatory compliance programs
- Experience integrating Archer with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms