SAP Security & GRC Consultant

Persistent Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technologies

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Persistent Systems in Pune is seeking an experienced SAP Security & GRC Consultant with 8–12 years of expertise to design secure SAP environments, manage user access, and support governance and compliance initiatives across SAP landscapes.

You will collaborate with business, audit, and technical teams to deliver secure SAP solutions, including GRC modules (ARA, ARM, BRM, EAM) and S/4HANA security administration.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of hands-on SAP Security administration, implementation and support.
• Strong SAP ECC and S/4HANA security knowledge.
• Experience with SAP GRC Access Control modules (ARA, ARM, BRM, EAM).
• Familiarity with ITGC controls, audits, and compliance governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain SAP security roles and profiles in ECC and S/4HANA.
• Lead GRC implementations and support access control initiatives.
• Manage user provisioning, deprovisioning and role changes.
• Perform SoD analyses, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate with audits, business, and IT teams for governance.

Skills

SAP Security

GRC Access Control

Role management

SoD analysis

Audit support

Tools

PFCG

SU24

SU53

ST01

Job description

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

About Position

We are seeking an experienced SAP Security & GRC Consultant with 8–12 years of expertise in SAP Security, SAP GRC Access Control, ITGC compliance, and SAP S/4HANA security administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing secure SAP environments, managing user access and authorization controls, supporting governance and compliance initiatives, and ensuring adherence to security best practices across SAP landscapes. The role requires strong experience in SAP Security implementation, GRC administration, audit support, role management, risk analysis, and enterprise security governance. You will collaborate with business, audit, compliance, and technical teams to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable SAP solutions.

• Role: SAP Security & GRC Consultant


• Location: Pune


• Experience: Between 8 to 12 Years


• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do

• Design, configure, and maintain SAP security roles and authorization profiles across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments.


• Implement and support SAP GRC Access Control modules including Access Risk Analysis (ARA), Access Request Management (ARM), Business Role Management (BRM), and Emergency Access Management (EAM).


• Manage user provisioning, deprovisioning, access modifications, and role assignments.


• Perform Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, risk assessments, mitigation planning, and compliance monitoring.


• Design and implement secure role-based access controls in collaboration with SAP functional teams.


• Support SAP Security activities during implementation, rollout, migration, and transformation projects.


• Conduct user access reviews and support governance and compliance initiatives.


• Manage emergency access and firefighting processes in accordance with organizational policies.


• Troubleshoot authorization issues using SAP tools such as SU53, ST01, SU24, and PFCG.


• Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex access and authorization-related issues.


• Support SAP S/4HANA security configuration, governance, and administration activities.


• Coordinate with integration and middleware teams to secure APIs, RFCs, OData services, and system interfaces.


• Participate in fit-to-standard workshops and recommend SAP Security best practices.


• Manage security transport governance, release management, and change control activities.


• Prepare audit documentation, compliance reports, access review reports, and standard operating procedures.


• Provide L2 and L3 support in an ITIL-driven support environment.


• Conduct end-user awareness sessions and security governance training.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across SAP Security, GRC, and compliance frameworks.

Expertise You'll Bring

• 8–12 years of hands-on experience in SAP Security administration, implementation, and support projects.


• Strong expertise in SAP ECC Security and SAP S/4HANA Security.


• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with SAP GRC Access Control solutions.


• Strong understanding of SAP authorization concepts, security architecture, role design, and access governance.


• Hands-on expertise in SAP GRC modules including ARA, ARM, BRM, and EAM.


• Experience conducting Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, risk assessments, and mitigation management.


• Strong knowledge of ITGC controls, audit processes, compliance frameworks, and governance requirements.


• Experience supporting access reviews, compliance audits, remediation activities, and audit evidence collection.


• Hands-on experience with SAP security tools including PFCG, SU24, SU53, ST01, and user administration functions.


• Understanding of authentication technologies including SSO, SAML, Identity Management, and role governance.


• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA and SAP cloud security environments.


• Knowledge of API security, OData services, RFC security, and SAP integration security concepts.


• Experience managing security transports, release processes, and change management activities.


• Familiarity with ITIL processes including Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management.


• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Experience working with business, audit, compliance, and technical stakeholders.


• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.


• Ability to lead security governance initiatives and drive security best practices across enterprise SAP landscapes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications


• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies


• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards


• Annual health check-ups


• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.


• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.


• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

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“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”

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