Equip Security Operations Lead

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an experienced SAP Security specialist and technical leader to drive security across SAP environments, including GRC, IdM/IPS, and SoD. You will engage with project teams and vendors to assure security requirements are met and to drive remediation and continual improvement.

The role focuses on delivering Secure-by-Design controls, risk-based decision making, and ensuring alignment with architectural standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Cyber Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SAP Security credentials are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP Security assurance and QA across projects and changes, embedding security requirements throughout delivery lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership across SAP roles, GRC, IdM/IPS, SoD and access governance.
• Review and assure SAP security solutions for alignment with security controls and standards.
• Lead audit, compliance, and remediation activities, driving sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive security enhancements, automation, and continuous improvement in SAP access and identity management.
• Provide governance of managed service partners to ensure security outcomes meet standards.

Skills

SAP Security

GRC

IdM IPS

SoD Access Governance

Security Assurance

Audit Compliance

Cloud Security

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Degree in IT or Cyber Security or related field

Tools

SAP GRC Access Control

SAP IdM / IPS tools

Job description

• Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
• Job category: Information & Communication Technology
• Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113
• Job reference number: 107301
• Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
• Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

Your innovative mindset is key to creating solutions to complex problems. Our systems drive our organisational success and underpin every journey our customers take. This is your opportunity to be part of an expert team who build and refine seamless technology experiences.

In this role, you'll:

• You will lead SAP Security assurance and quality assurance activities across projects, system enhancements, and security-related changes, ensuring that security requirements are effectively embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• You will provide technical leadership across SAP roles and authorisations, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Identity Management (IdM), Identity Provisioning Services (IPS), Segregation of Duties (SoD), and access governance.
• Working closely with project teams and service partners, you will review and assure security solutions to ensure alignment with SAP security requirements, cyber security controls, and architectural standards.
• You will lead audit, compliance, and control remediation activities, driving the effective resolution of findings and ensuring that corrective actions are sustainable over the long term.
• The role also involves driving security enhancements, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across SAP access and identity management processes, while proactively managing security risks across SAP and cloud-based solutions through the application of Secure-by-Design principles.
• In addition, you will provide technical oversight and governance of managed service partners, challenging delivery quality and ensuring security outcomes consistently meet organisational standards and expectations.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

• You are an experienced SAP Security specialist and technical leader with a strong foundation in SAP security and extensive capabilities across cyber security, risk management, and compliance.
• You bring deep technical expertise in SAP Security, including roles, authorisations, and access controls, as well as proven experience with SAP GRC Access Control, Segregation of Duties (SoD), User Access Reviews (UAR), and the management of sensitive and privileged access.
• Your background includes working with SAP Identity Management (IdM), Identity Provisioning Services (IPS), and other identity and access management technologies, complemented by strong experience in security assurance, quality assurance, audit, compliance, and remediation activities.
• You have a demonstrated ability to review and assure SAP security solutions delivered through projects and third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with security, cyber, and architectural standards.
• In addition, you possess a solid understanding of SAP cloud security and Secure-by-Design principles, supported by strong stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and technical leadership skills.
• Essential requirements include a degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SAP Security, or other recognised security credentials are highly desirable.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday 17 September 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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