SAP Security & GRC Analyst

Albemarle; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth resources

Job summary

Albemarle is seeking an IT Security Specialist to architect and implement SAP security across multiple applications, focusing on roles, access controls, and SOD compliance.

You will work with GRC modules (Access Control, Process Control) and partner with engineers to translate business needs into security design while maintaining SOX and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience implementing SAP security
• Experience with SAP GRC Access Control and System security
• Familiarity with SOX and GDPR applicable to IT controls

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SAP security architecture across SAP environments (S/4 HANA, ECC, BW, MDG, TM, GTS, Fiori)
• Analyze risks related to application security exposures and provide actionable mitigations
• Ensure compliance with SAP IT security framework and global IT controls
• Implement and enforce SAP security policies, roles, and access reviews
• Collaborate with solution architects and business process owners to translate requirements into SAP security design
• Monitor user IDs and perform periodic access reviews and IT control testing
• Create documentation and training to promote proper system usage

Skills

SAP GRC Access Control

S/4 HANA security

SOX compliance

IT security management

SAP security lifecycle

Strong communication

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

CUA

IDM

SAP GRC

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Description

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.