Lead Application Architect- Archer
Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, 59604, USA
Listed on 2026-03-13
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IT/Tech
IT Consultant, IT Project Manager
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Join us at a pivotal moment as we modernize and elevate our enterprise risk technology ecosystem. As our Lead Application Architect for the Archer platform, you will lead the strategic evolution of our GRC capabilities: shaping architecture decisions, driving our transition toward Archer’s NRGX platform, and influencing how risk, cybersecurity, and compliance operate across the organization. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly enhance enterprise visibility, regulatory readiness, and executive decision-making.
If you’re passionate about architecting scalable solutions, influencing strategy, and working at the intersection of risk, cloud, and emerging technologies, we invite you to help define the future of our platform.
The Lead Application Architect performs technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications. Develops specifications for new products/services, applications and service offerings. Assesses the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent applications. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
The Senior Application Architect – Archer Platform is responsible for leading the design, architecture, and strategic evolution of the organization’s RSA Archer IRM platform to support enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), cybersecurity, privacy, and operational risk initiatives. This role partners with business stakeholders, risk leaders, and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing Archer solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards and regulatory requirements.
The architect will drive platform modernization, including adoption of Archer’s evolving platform capabilities such as NRGX, while guiding development teams, establishing best practices, and ensuring sustainable solution design. This role requires deep Archer expertise combined with strong architectural leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a forward-looking approach to cloud, automation, and integrated risk technologies.
Use your skills to make an impactRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
- 8 or more experience as a senior developer in large IT projects
- Prior project lead experience
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
- 6+ years of hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and administering RSA Archer IRM solutions in enterprise environments
- Proven experience architecting scalable Archer applications, data models, questionnaires, workflows, integrations, and access models
- Strong understanding of enterprise GRC domains including IT risk, cybersecurity risk, third‑party/vendor risk, compliance, audit, and privacy programs
- Demonstrated experience leading technical architecture decisions, solution design reviews, and platform governance standards
- Experience guiding development teams, mentoring junior resources, and providing technical oversight across the solution lifecycle
- Expertise in Archer platform administration, configuration, upgrades, and environment management (on‑premise, SaaS, or hybrid)
- Experience integrating Archer with enterprise systems such as Service Now, identity platforms, vulnerability tools, or security ecosystems
- Knowledge of regulatory and risk frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills with the ability to translate risk and business requirements into technical architecture
- Experience supporting or leading adoption of Archer’s NRGX platform or participation in Archer modernization/upgrade initiatives
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