Archer IRM Architect

Experience: 12+ Years

Visa: USC/EAD

Job Summary

Experienced Archer IRM Architect responsible for designing, implementing, configuring, and supporting enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions using RSA Archer IRM platform. Expertise in risk management, compliance automation, workflow configuration, integrations, security governance, reporting, and enterprise risk frameworks.

Roles & Responsibilities
Archer IRM Solution Architecture
Design and implement enterprise GRC solutions using RSA Archer IRM platform.
Lead end-to-end Archer IRM implementation, configuration, and deployment activities.
Gather business, audit, compliance, and security requirements and translate them into technical Archer solutions.
Architect scalable, secure, and high-performing Archer environments.

Archer Configuration & Administration
Configure Archer applications, modules, questionnaires, dashboards, reports, notifications, and workflows.
Develop and manage Advanced Workflows (AWF), calculated fields, data feeds, and record permissions.
Configure role-based access control (RBAC) and user access governance.
Perform packaging, deployment, migration, and environment management activities.

GRC & Compliance Management
Support enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs.
Implement and manage:
Enterprise Risk Management
IT & Security Risk Management
Audit Management
Policy Management
Vendor / Third-Party Risk Management
Incident Management
Business Continuity Management
Regulatory Compliance Management
Ensure compliance alignment with:
SOX
NIST
ISO 27001
HIPAA
PCI-DSS
GDPR

Integration & Automation
Integrate Archer with enterprise applications and security tools using REST APIs and automated data feeds.
Work with ServiceNow, Active Directory, SIEM tools, IAM platforms, and vulnerability management systems.
Support ETL processes, data imports, and external system integrations.
Develop automation scripts using PowerShell or Python where required.

Security & Governance
Support audit activities, risk assessments, remediation tracking, and compliance reporting.
Implement security governance, access governance, and operational controls.
Maintain Archer platform security, scalability, availability, and operational stability.
Troubleshoot Archer application, workflow, and integration-related issues.

Collaboration & Leadership
Work closely with security, audit, infrastructure, compliance, and business stakeholders.
Create technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and deployment guides.
Provide production support and mentor junior developers and administrators.
Participate in governance meetings, project planning, and technical reviews.

Required Skills
RSA Archer IRM Administration
Archer Solution Design
Archer Application Configuration
Advanced Workflow (AWF)
Data Feed Management
Packaging & Deployment
Dashboard & Reporting
Access Control & Record Permissions
Questionnaire & Survey Configuration
Calculated Fields & Notifications

Technical Skills
REST APIs
JSON / XML
SQL Server / Oracle Database
ServiceNow Integration
Active Directory / LDAP
SIEM Integration
PowerShell / Python Scripting
ETL & Data Migration
Windows Server Environment

Security & Compliance Skills
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
IT Risk Management
Security Governance
Audit & Compliance
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Access Governance
Vulnerability Management
Regulatory & Compliance Frameworks

Experience Requirements
7+ years of IT / Security / GRC experience
3+ years of Archer IRM implementation or architecture experience
Experience leading enterprise-scale Archer deployments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in regulated enterprise environments

Nice-to-Have Skills
Archer Certifications
Cloud Security (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform)
ServiceNow Integration
CyberArk / SailPoint Exposure
DevOps / CI-CD Knowledge
Security Operations Experience