Archer Developer

Archer Developer

Location: Kansas City, MO Position Type: Long-Term Contract

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Archer Developer to support the development, configuration, testing, and documentation of solutions within the Archer GRC platform. This role will focus on developing a Standard System Security Plan (SSP) capability and enhancing the IT Risk Management module to support cybersecurity risk management requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Archer development experience, a solid understanding of IT and cybersecurity risk management, and the ability to translate business and security requirements into effective GRC solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and configure a Standard System Security Plan (SSP) within Archer, including required fields, sections, record types, workflows, and relationships.
• Integrate the SSP with existing Archer applications, including Risk Register, Assets, and Control Standards.
• Validate alignment of the SSP data model with existing enterprise risk management structures.
• Enhance the IT Risk Management module to support project requirements.
• Integrate NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) questionnaire results into risk scoring, categorization, reporting, and workflow logic.
• Configure calculations, workflows, dashboards, and reports consistent with established enterprise risk methodology.
• Develop technical documentation, data model documentation, configuration notes, and UAT test scripts.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), issue resolution, troubleshooting, and preparation of configurations for migration to production.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into Archer solutions.
• Ensure configurations are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with established governance and development standards.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field and 3 years of related professional experience, OR
• Associate degree and 5 years of related professional experience, OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of related professional experience.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and configuring solutions within the Archer GRC platform.
• Experience with Archer risk management, assessments, controls, assets, and reporting capabilities.
• Working knowledge of IT and cybersecurity risk management, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework concepts.
• Experience designing Archer data models, workflows, calculations, record relationships, and reports.
• Experience supporting UAT and configuration migration between Archer environments.
• Ability to produce clear and comprehensive technical and configuration documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or managing System Security Plans (SSPs) within a GRC platform.
• Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity governance, control frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience integrating questionnaires or assessment results into automated risk scoring and reporting.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale GRC implementations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance and control frameworks beyond NIST CSF.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.