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Overview
Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experienced RSA Archer Specialist to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.
At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:
- Highly competitive pay rates
- Local support staff for responsive, personal service
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
- Life insurance
- A 401(K) plan with company match
- Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan
Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.
Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Responsibilities
A network security analyst ensures that information systems and computer networks are secure. This includes protecting the company against hackers and cyber-attacks, as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual. Additionally, these analysts are responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities. The network security analyst investigates security breaches, develops strategies for any security issues that arise, and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security. DISCLAIMER: Candidates for this position will be subject to a pre-employment security review to determine employment eligibility.
Position Summary
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.
Required Certifications
Must Have:
- Archer Certified Professional (ACP)
OR
- Level 3 Archer Certified Administrator – Expert Certification
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expert knowledge of RSA Archer platform architecture, data model, application configuration, and workflow design
- Strong understanding of GRC processes, risk management, compliance frameworks, and security control assurance
- Experience integrating Archer with external enterprise platforms using REST APIs and web services
- Proficiency in JavaScript/jQuery for client-side customizations
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical configurations
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Experience working in structured change-controlled environments
- Ability to work independently on complex technical implementations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting large enterprise or government GRC implementations
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, or regulatory compliance programs
- Experience integrating Archer with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
- Prior work in information security, risk, or compliance teams
Work Environment
- Works independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Engages with security, risk, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders
- Supports mission-critical enterprise GRC operations
**Location of job: 100% Onsite. Candidates MUST be local to Austin, TX**
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
5
Required
Must Have: • Archer Certified Professional (ACP) OR • Level 3 Archer Certified Administrator – Expert Certification
10
Preferred
Experience supporting large enterprise or government GRC implementations • Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, or regulatory compliance programs • Experience integrating Archer with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms