OPEN : SAP Authorization Specialist

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Oshawa; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an SAP Authorization Specialist for a remote position. The role involves designing and maintaining user roles and authorizations in SAP systems, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Applicants need to have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience in SAP security. The company promotes employment equity and seeks diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on SAP security and authorizations experience.
• Strong experience with SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, SAP BW, BPC, SuccessFactors.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain user roles, authorizations, and profiles in SAP systems.
• Support user provisioning and de-provisioning processes, troubleshooting access issues.
• Conduct periodic reviews of access controls and user authorizations.

Skills

SAP security

Access control

Documenting processes

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP System Security and Authorizations

SAP GRC Access Control Certification

Tools

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Identify IQ

ServiceHub

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position : SAP Authorization Specialist

Resume Due Date : Thursday, May 15, 2025

Job ID : 25-080

Number of Vacancies : 1

Level : Senior

Duration : 6 Months

Work Mode : 100% remote

Job Overview

• Design, implement, and maintain user roles, authorizations, and profiles in SAP ECC, S / 4 HANA, BW, BPC, SuccessFactors, and SAP Workforce software systems.
• Support user provisioning and de-provisioning processes, including troubleshooting access issues and segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts.
• Conduct periodic reviews of access controls and user authorizations to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal audit and external auditors to support audit requests and evidence gathering related to SAP access controls.
• Perform security impact assessments for system changes and new functionality.
• Monitor and manage GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) tools, if applicable.
• Support the implementation, improvement and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR).
• Support SAP security activities in major projects, including system upgrades, new implementations, and integrations.
• Stay up to date on SAP security best practices and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation on security model and access control processes.
• Provide backup support to SAP transport management when needed.

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Security, GRC, CISA) preferred.

Experience :

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on SAP security and authorizations experience.
• Strong experience with SAP ECC, S / 4 HANA, SAP BW, BPC, SuccessFactors, and Workforce software.
• Proven expertise in supporting IT audits and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience with GRC Access Control, SoD conflict resolution, and audit remediation.
• Project-based SAP implementation and upgrade experience is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP ECC, EC, BW and BPC security concepts, role-based access control (RBAC), and authorization object structures.
• Knowledge of SAP Workforce authorization objects and structures.
• Strong understanding of business processes across finance, HR, and operations.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex security and authorization issues.
• Familiarity with SOX and other compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Identify IQ and ServiceHub is an asset.

Preferred Certifications :

• SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP System Security and Authorizations
• SAP GRC Access Control Certification

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to : Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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