SAP Security & GRC Senior Consultant

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Salary open to negotiation

Job summary

EY is seeking a SAP Security & GRC Senior Consultant to design, deliver and support secure SAP access. Hybrid role based in Naarm (Melbourne) with Melbourne preferred, open to Sydney candidates.

You will lead security design, governance and compliance across SAP environments, including S/4HANA transformations and upgrades, working with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering SAP Security and Authorisation in complex SAP environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Security, role design and authorisation concepts.
• Ability to engage stakeholders, conduct risk assessments and produce security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support SAP security roles and authorisations across SAP applications.
• Lead access governance activities including role design, user access reviews, and ongoing security certifications.
• Support SAP transformation projects by providing security design leadership and post-go-live support.

Skills

SAP Security

Authorisation

S/4HANA Security

Role Design

Access Governance

BTP Security

Tools

GRC Access Control

SAP BTP

Job description

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

SAP Security & GRC Senior Consultant

The opportunity

As our SAP Security & GRC Senior Consultant, you'll help design, deliver and support secure, compliant access across SAP environments. You will work across SAP security, authorisations, access governance and controls, supporting business-as-usual operations as well as SAP S/4HANA transformation, migration, upgrade and rollout programs.

This is a hybrid position based in Naarm (Melbourne), with Melbourne preferred, although we are also open to candidates based in Sydney.

Your key responsibilities

• Design, build and support SAP security roles and authorisations across SAP applications, ensuring access aligns with business requirements, governance standards and least-privilege principles.
• Lead access governance activities including role design, user access reviews, Segregation of Duties assessments, risk remediation, access certifications and ongoing security compliance.
• Support SAP transformation, migration and enhancement initiatives by providing security design leadership, facilitating workshops, supporting testing and deployment activities, and delivering post-go-live support.

Skills and attributes for success

• Extensive experience delivering SAP Security and Authorisation solutions across complex SAP environments, with strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Security, Role Design and Authorisation Concepts, and SAP Security Roles and Authorisations.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP security architecture, access governance, organisational restrictions, and security design principles, with the ability to deliver secure, scalable and compliant solutions.
• Proven capability engaging business and technical stakeholders, conducting access and risk assessments, resolving security issues, and producing high-quality security design, governance and compliance documentation.

Ideally, you'll also have the skills and attributes below but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience supporting SAP transformation and cloud adoption programs across SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP environments.
• Knowledge of SAP GRC Access Control, access governance frameworks, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across business and technology teams.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We're proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more at: http://www.ey.com/en_au/careers/what-its-like-to-work-here

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally. https://www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at: https://www.ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier-free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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