Archer Consultant

Kumaran Systems; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems is seeking an Archer Specialist to lead end-to-end RSA Archer GRC implementations, configurations, and integrations. You will collaborate with business, risk, compliance, and IT teams to design Archer-based solutions, build workflows, and ensure the platform supports governance, risk, and compliance needs.

You will configure applications, fields, layouts, and dashboards, manage data integrations, and drive improvements in automation and reporting within Archer.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of total experience with RSA Archer GRC platform (implementation and administration).
• Configuring Archer applications, fields, layouts, workflows, DDEs, calculated fields, and dashboard development.
• Understanding GRC concepts: risk, compliance, policy, vendor risk, audit processes; familiarity with ISO/NIST/SOX.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end Archer implementation, configuration, and support.
• Design Archer solutions aligned to GRC processes and frameworks.
• Configure Archer applications, fields, layouts, workflows, and notifications.
• Integrate Archer with enterprise systems via APIs and data feeds.
• Provide Level 2/3 support and plan platform upgrades.

Skills

RSA Archer GRC

GRC frameworks

SQL & data modeling

APIs & integration

PowerShell/Python scripting

On-prem/cloud hosting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SQL

REST/SOAP

PowerShell

Job description

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what's possible.

Why Kumaran?

We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don't just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.

Role Summary

The Archer Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end implementation, configuration, and support of the RSA Archer GRC platform. This role involves working closely with business, risk, compliance, and IT teams to design solutions, build applications and workflows, integrate Archer with enterprise systems, and ensure the platform effectively supports the organization’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Implementation
  • Understand business requirements across risk, compliance, audit, security, and IT functions.
  • Design Archer solutions and application structures aligned to GRC processes and frameworks.
  • Configure and customize Archer applications, fields, layouts, workflows, and notifications.
  • Implement out-of-the-box and custom use cases (e.g., Enterprise Risk, Issues Management, Policy Management, Third-Party Risk, Audit Management).
• Platform Configuration & Administration
  • Perform day-to-day administration of the Archer platform including user management, access control, roles, and groups.
  • Configure and maintain data driven events (DDEs), calculated fields, cross-references, and advanced workflow.
  • Manage instances, environments (Dev/Test/Prod), and participate in deployment and release activities.
  • Monitor platform performance, conduct health checks, and coordinate with infrastructure teams for optimization.
• Integration & Data Management
  • Design and implement integrations between Archer and other enterprise systems (e.g., SIEM, ticketing, CMDB, HR systems, ERP, reporting tools).
  • Work with APIs, data feeds, and ETL processes to import/export data into Archer.
  • Define and manage data models, hierarchies, and relationships within Archer to support reporting and analytics.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across applications.
• GRC Process Enablement
  • Translate GRC policies, standards, and procedures into Archer workflows, questionnaires, and assessments.
  • Support implementation of risk frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, SOX, PCI, GDPR) within Archer solutions.
  • Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to streamline processes such as risk assessment, control testing, issue remediation, and attestations.
  • Provide recommendations to improve automation, repeatability, and efficiency of GRC processes using Archer.
• Support, Maintenance & Enhancements
  • Provide Level 2/3 support for Archer incidents and service requests.
  • Troubleshoot application and workflow issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Plan and execute platform upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal business disruption.
  • Implement enhancements and change requests based on stakeholder feedback and evolving business needs.
• Reporting, Dashboards & Analytics
  • Design and build reports, dashboards, and scorecards to meet stakeholder and management reporting needs.
  • Configure drill-through views, KPIs, and trend analysis within Archer.
  • Support periodic risk and compliance reporting, management summaries, and regulatory/regulator reporting as needed.
• Stakeholder Management & Documentation
  • Work closely with business owners, process owners, and technical teams to gather requirements and validate solutions.
  • Conduct user training, knowledge transfer sessions, and create user guides and SOPs.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation on configurations, integrations, workflows, and release notes.
  • Participate in workshops, steering committees, and governance forums for Archer roadmap and prioritization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–8 years of total experience, withstrong hands-on expertise in RSA Archer GRC platform(implementation and administration).
• Proven experience in:
  • Configuring applications, fields, layouts, workflows, DDEs, calculated fields, and dashboard development.
  • Implementing multiple Archer use cases/modules (e.g., Risk, Compliance, Third-Party, Issues, Audit).
• Strong understanding ofGRC concepts:
  • Enterprise risk management, IT risk, compliance management, policy management, vendor risk, audit processes.
  • Common control frameworks and standards (ISO, NIST, SOX, etc.).
• Technical skills:
  • Experience withSQL,data modeling, and query/report optimization.
  • Familiarity with APIs, REST/SOAP, web services, and data integration methods.
  • Exposure to scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation is an advantage.
• Experience working withon-prem or cloud hosting environmentsfor Archer.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with business stakeholders and technical teams.

Preferred / Good-to-Have

• RSA Archer certifications (e.g., Archer Certified Specialist/Professional).
• Experience in large-scale Archer implementations or multi-region deployments.
• Background inInformation Security, Risk Management, Compliance, or Internal Audit.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., BFSI, Telecom, Healthcare).
• Familiarity with other GRC tools and ability to support migrations to Archer.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

(or equivalent professional experience in GRC and Archer platform administration).