SAP Security & GRC Analyst

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle seeks an IT Security Specialist to drive SAP security design and implementation across S/4 HANA, ECC, BW, MDG, and Fiori. You will manage roles, user provisioning, and SOD analysis while ensuring compliance with SOX and GDPR within a global IT security framework.

You will collaborate with solution architects and business process owners to translate requirements into secure SAP designs, supporting non-production and production landscapes with robust controls and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong information security management principles and SAP security implementation.
• 5+ years of SAP GRC Access Control experience.
• 5+ years of SAP security across SAP applications including S/4 HANA, ECC, BW, MDG, TM, GTS, Fiori, PI and Solution Manager.
• 5+ years of SAP security development lifecycle management.
• 5+ years of SOD conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of SAP Cloud security.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SAP user management and security architecture across SAP environments.
• Hands-on role design and build across SAP applications and databases (S/4 HANA, GRC, BW, MDG, TM, GTS, Fiori).
• Configure SAP GRC Access Control and Process Control.
• Analyze risks and provide solutions to reduce exposure.
• Maintain compliance with SAP IT security framework and global IT controls.
• Translate business requirements into SAP security design with architects and process owners.
• Conduct periodic reviews of user access and critical roles.
• Maintain SAP user IDs across production and non-production landscapes.
• Develop documentation and training for proper system usage.

Skills

SAP security

SAP GRC Access Control

S/4 HANA security

SOD resolution

SAP Cloud security

Excel

Word

Visio

PowerPoint

Project

Communication

Time management

English fluency

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related

Tools

SAP GRC Access Control

S/4 HANA

GRC Access Control

Fiori

MDG

Job description

Job Description

Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. The IT Security Specialist will assist in the development and delivery of SAP security solutions across various SAP applications to ensure Albemarle application data is appropriately protected from either internal or external misuse. This includes design and implementation of SAP security roles, segregation of duties (SOD) analysis, and user provisioning solutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and maintain the company’s SAP user management and security architecture across SAP environments. This includes hands‑on role design and build across complex SAP applications and databases. Primary applications are S/4 HANA, GRC, BW, MDG, TM, GTS, and Fiori. Configuration experience with SAP GRC Access Control and Process Control. Analyze and understand the risks associated with application security exposures and provide solutions to eliminate or reduce these exposures. Maintain and monitor compliance with the SAP IT security framework and global IT control environment. Commitment to upholding government and corporate security guidelines including segregation of duties (SOD), Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), and various privacy related standards such as GDPR. Develop and implement SAP security policies, processes, architecture, training, and communications. This function includes identifying and implementing security solutions and proactively remediate vulnerabilities with existing solutions. Responsible for working with the solution architects and business process owners to translate business requirements into SAP security design. Assist in periodic control activities such as regular review of user access, critical role review, and annual IT control testing support. Monitor and maintain SAP user IDs across non-production and production landscapes. Develop and deliver documentation and training as needed to ensure proper system usage and understanding.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Strong understanding of information security management principles, SAP application security implementation methodologies, and SAP user and role management tools (i.e., CUA and/or IDM). 5+ years of experience with SAP GRC Access Control. 5+ years of experience with SAP security across various applications including but not limited to S/4 HANA, ECC, BW, MDG, TM, GTS, Fiori, PI, and Solution Manager. Minimum of 5 years of experience with SAP security development lifecycle management. Minimum of 5 years of experience with SOD conflict resolution. Understanding of SAP Cloud security. Good working experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong time management skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of HANA database role configuration and user administration. Experience in chemical manufacturing or mining industry. Future-focused and willingness to embrace new SAP technologies. Familiar with an international and multi-cultural environment.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or technology related discipline.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English. Spanish / German / Chinese would be beneficial but not required.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation


• Comprehensive benefits package


• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

About Albemarle

Be an essential element to a brighter future. Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. A reliable and high-quality global supply of lithium and bromine allows us to deliver advanced solutions for our customers. Join our values‑led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. At Albemarle, we’re focused on the professional and personal growth of our people as well as the quality and development of the products we deliver. We thrive in a collaborative, inclusive workplace, where everyone is given the tools to succeed, and diversity of thought and experience powers us. Explore our open opportunities where you can help shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

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