SAP Security Architect

Addmore Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 117,560 - 154,300; Full time

Job summary

Addmore Group is seeking an SAP Security Architect to oversee security architectures across SAP landscapes and enterprise applications. This hybrid role requires strong expertise in areas like SAP security and IAM, with responsibilities including design governance and advising stakeholders.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, over 8 years of experience in IT security, and a deep understanding of security concepts and technologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in application security, security architecture, or enterprise IT security.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP security architecture.
• 5+ years in IAM architecture, design, or senior engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Design, govern, and improve security architectures across SAP landscapes and non SAP applications.
• Define enterprise Identity & Access Management architecture across on premises, cloud, and SaaS platforms.
• Act as a trusted advisor to IT, business, and risk stakeholders.

Skills

SAP security (roles/authorizations, S/4HANA, Fiori, GRC)

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Application security principles and SDLC

Cloud and hybrid architectures

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to explain complex security concepts

Strong documentation and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Entra ID / Azure AD

IAM platforms (Saviynt, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Okta, Azure IAM)

Job description

Job Title

Our client is hiring an SAP Security Architect

Details

• Location: Montreal or Greater Toronto Area
• Workplace Type: Hybrid – Onsite 4 days/week mandatory
• Salary: $117,560 to $154,300 (offers vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training)

Overview

Our client is seeking a Security Architect – SAP & Non SAP Platforms who will be responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving security architectures across SAP landscapes and non SAP enterprise applications. This role ensures that security controls are embedded by design, aligned with business needs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, while supporting digital transformation initiatives such as SAP S/4HANA, cloud adoption, and system integrations.

Security Architect is responsible for defining, designing, and governing enterprise Identity & Access Management architecture across on premises, cloud, and SaaS platforms. This role ensures that identity services enable the business securely, at scale, and in compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.

The architect acts as a trusted advisor to IT, business, and risk stakeholders, balancing security, usability, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in application security, security architecture, or enterprise IT security.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP security architecture.
• 5+ years in IAM architecture, design, or senior engineering roles.
• Strong expertise in: SAP security (roles/authorizations, S/4HANA, Fiori, GRC), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Application security principles and SDLC, Cloud and hybrid architectures.
• Solid understanding of: Network, OS, and database security concepts, Secure integration patterns (REST, APIs, middleware), Logging, monitoring, and incident response integration, Deep expertise in IAM, including: Identity lifecycle management, Access governance, Federation & SSO, PAM.
• Strong knowledge of: Active Directory, Entra ID / Azure AD, Cloud IAM concepts, Authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), Familiarity with IAM platforms (e.g., Saviynt, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Okta, Azure IAM).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience influencing without authority in matrix organizations.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Strong architectural and analytical thinking.
• Ability to balance security, usability, and automation.
• Leadership without authority and agility to influence.