SAP Security Architect: IAM & Cloud Safeguards

Mercedes-Benz Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Vehicle programs

Pension plan

Rewards program

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Canada is seeking a SAP Cyber Security Expert to join our Global Cyber Security team. This role bridges IT security and SAP operations to ensure compliance and protect data across a global SAP landscape.

You will design secure SAP architectures, drive SAP RISE migrations, develop security standards, and partner with SAP Basis, development, and business teams to translate security requirements into practical solutions. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or 5+ years of hands-on SAP experience.
• Strong understanding of SAP security concepts, cyber security frameworks, and IT security principles.
• Strong technical knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP GRC, SAP IAM, and identity integration platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and/or SAP Security or SAP GRC are an advantage.
• Fluent in English. German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design secure SAP system architectures and continuously enhance SAP environments (Basis, Cloud, IAM).
• Serve as trusted partner for global SAP transformation initiatives, incl. SAP RISE migrations and security controls expansion.
• Develop, document, and validate SAP security standards, procedures, and controls.
• Define and evolve the SAP Secure Operations Map and global security services.
• Lead the integration of SAP within a global IAM service ecosystem.
• Advise SAP Basis, development, and business teams translating security requirements into practical SAP solutions.
• Ensure SAP security architecture aligns with enterprise security strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with the SAP organization, CISO, and external stakeholders.
• Integrate SAP security capabilities into global cyber security services and frameworks.
• Provide guidance for audits, assurance reviews, and control testing.

Skills

SAP security concepts

IT security principles

GRC

IAM

Azure AD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

SAP Basis

SAP platform architecture

SAP Cloud (BTP/SaaS)

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Canada is seeking a SAP Cyber Security Expert to join our Global Cyber Security team. This role bridges IT security and SAP operations to ensure compliance and protect data across a global SAP landscape.

You will design secure SAP architectures, drive SAP RISE migrations, develop security standards, and partner with SAP Basis, development, and business teams to translate security requirements into practical solutions. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.