Senior Technical Archive Specialist

Company: SMBC Group
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: March 22, 2026

Job Description:

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. Role Description Join our team to implement mission-critical archiving infrastructure that enhances compliance, reduces costs, and improves system performance across our organization while managing enterprise-scale data lifecycle challenges. You will work within a collaborative team implementing a strategic data lifecycle management initiative across a complex financial services environment. The role involves regular interaction with application owners, infrastructure teams, compliance officers, and records management professionals. This position provides an excellent opportunity to shape enterprise data practices while working with cutting-edge archiving technology across 130 critical applications. The successful candidate will demonstrate a balance of technical expertise and business acumen, understanding both the technical aspects of archive implementation and the business drivers for effective data lifecycle management. A methodical approach to complex problem-solving and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders are essential to success in this role. Experience with enterprise-scale implementations and the ability to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams will be critical for success. Role Objectives Lead Archive360 implementation for our data lifecycle management initiative across 130 critical applications Design classification policies and retention workflows in a regulated environment with automated data classification engines Configure secure landing zones for multi-source data ingestion with Azure AD and ServiceNow CMDB integration Integrate archiving systems with existing hybrid on-premises/cloud infrastructure Automate processes to optimize storage and ensure regulatory compliance using policy-driven triggers Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Business stakeholders to deliver enterprise-scale solutions Qualifications and Skills Minimum 5 years experience in IT infrastructure with focus on Archiving, Storage management, backup, and recovery Hands-on experience implementing and administering enterprise archive platforms Demonstrated knowledge of data lifecycle management methodologies in financial services environments Experience working with regulatory frameworks including SEC, FINRA, GDPR, and CCPA requirements Strong understanding of storage technologies, backup systems, and retention management Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, or similar) Knowledge of database technologies (SQL Server, Oracle) and backup mechanisms Familiarity with cloud storage platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure Experience integrating archive platforms with Azure Active Directory and cloud infrastructure Knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB integration for automated metadata collection Experience with automated data classification engines and machine learning-based content analysis Ability to design and implement policy-driven retention triggers Experience with ROT (Redundant, Obsolete, Trivial) data identification methodologies Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value propositions Experience documenting L2/L3 controls for regulatory compliance Experience managing enterprise-scale archive implementations (100 applications) Additional Requirements Archive360 certification or direct implementation experience Experience with Rubrik backup software and policy management Knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB and integration capabilities Background in records management and information governance Experience with data classification frameworks and metadata management Understanding of legal hold processes and e-discovery requirements Experience with WORM (Write Once Read Many) storage technologies Familiarity with ROT (Redundant, Obsolete, Trivial) data identification methodologies Understanding of financial services application landscapes and data types Change management skills and experience with stakeholder training programs Experience working with cross-functional teams including Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Business stakeholders SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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