SAP Security Consultant

Avance Consulting; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Principal Consultant - SAP Security Lead for S/4HANA Migration in Montreal. This key role involves defining and implementing SAP Security strategies, managing roles, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates should have over 14 years of IT experience, with at least 10 years focused on SAP Security, including hands-on expertise with SAP GRC Access Control. This is a full-time position catering to mid-senior level professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least 14 years of IT experience.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP Security.

Responsibilities

• Define & implement SAP Security strategy for S/4HANA migration.
• Design & maintain roles for SAP modules ensuring compliance.
• Manage SAP GRC Access Control for risk analysis.

Skills

SAP Security expertise

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project governance understanding

SAP Activate methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent

Tools

SAP GRC Access Control

SAP Cloud Platform

Job description

Principal Consultant - SAP Security Lead – S/4HANA Migration

Job Type: Permanent

Principal Consultant – SAP Security Lead – S/4HANA Migration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least 14 years of Information Technology experience.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP Security with expertise in roles & authorizations.
• Hands‑on experience in SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, firefighter management).
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA security concepts & Fiori authorization model.
• Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and project governance.
• Experience in SoD risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to manage security during cutover & hyper‑care phases.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP Cloud Platform security & integration.
• Knowledge of Identity Management solutions & Single Sign‑On (SSO).
• Exposure to automation tools for role provisioning & compliance reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology & DevOps practices in SAP projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Define & implement SAP Security strategy for S/4HANA migration aligned with SAP Activate phases.
• Design & maintain roles & authorizations for SAP modules ensuring least privilege & compliance.
• Manage SAP GRC Access Control for risk analysis, firefighter IDs, & SoD violation remediation.
• Experience in working on SAP Cloud ALM (CALM).
• Conduct security workshops during Explore phase & finalize security blueprint.
• Coordinate with functional teams for security requirements & WRICEF governance.
• Perform security testing during SIT/UAT & validate access controls before go‑live.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, & organizational security standards.
• Lead cutover activities for security including role transports & emergency access provisioning.
• Monitor & report on security KPIs & audit findings.
• Provide knowledge transfer & training to support teams on security processes.

Employment Details

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing & Recruiting
• Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada