Security Architect

Accenture in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Security Architect to define cloud security framework and architecture, document controls, and transition to cloud-managed operations. You will lead SAP Identity Governance and security operations across SAP landscapes, ensuring SoD, access reviews, and audit readiness.

The role focuses on identity lifecycle, access governance, and compliance, collaborating with SAP Basis, Cloud, and Networking teams to secure on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Must have SAP Identity and Access Management experience.
• Hands-on with SAP IAG or SAP GRC Access Control.
• Hands-on with SAP S4/HANA, HANA and Fiori.
• Experience supporting SAP systems in production environments.
• Experience with SAP on cloud platforms (Azure / AWS).

Responsibilities

• SME and team collaboration to perform SAP IAM tasks.
• SAP IAG & Security Operations leadership and support.
• Lead implementation and support of SAP Identity Access Governance (IAG), SAP BTP, and Fiori security.
• Oversee user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access modifications across SAP systems.
• Manage role design, maintenance, and authorization troubleshooting.
• Ensure timely resolution of access-related issues and incidents.
• Guide the team on best practices for SAP security operations.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, and internal security policies.
• Maintain SAP security documentation and SOPs.
• Drive governance through automation and standardization.

Skills

SAP IAM

Business Transformation

GRC Access Control

SAP S4/HANA

Fiori Security

IAM Concepts

RBAC

Education

15 years full time education

Job description

Project Role

Security Architect

Project Role Description

Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.

Must have skills

SAP Identity and Access Management, Business Transformation, IAM Platform (SAP IGA, SAP RI

Good to have skills

NA

Minimum 2 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification

15 years full time education

Summary

As an experienced SAP IAG & RISE Architect and You will be responsible for implementation, administration, and support of SAP Identity Governance solutions across SAP and integrated enterprise applications. The role focuses on identity lifecycle management, access governance, compliance support, and operational excellence in complex SAP landscapes. Also responsible for securing SAP platforms and underlying infrastructure across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role focuses on platform hardening, vulnerability management, compliance support, and security operations, working closely with SAP Basis, Cloud, Network,

Roles & Responsibilities

• Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
• SAP IAG & Security Operations
• Lead implementation and support of SAP Identity Access Governance (IAG), SAP BTP, and Fiori security
• Oversee user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access modifications across SAP systems.
• Manage role design, maintenance, and authorization troubleshooting.
• Ensure timely resolution of access-related issues and incidents.
• Guide the team on best practices for SAP security operations.
• Access Governance & Compliance
• Execute access risk analysis (SoD) and support mitigation activities.
• Perform access certifications, periodic reviews, and audit evidence preparation.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, and internal security policies.
• Maintain SAP security documentation, SOPs, and role design guidelines.
• Define and enforce SoD rulesets, risk matrices, and governance frameworks aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Lead remediation initiatives for identified access risks and track closure of audit findings.
• Establish and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for access governance.
• Drive periodic review of critical access, privileged users, and sensitive transactions.
• Oversee emergency access (Firefighter) reviews, logging, and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure smooth audit execution and timely closure of observations.
• Ensure proper segregation and control over business roles, technical roles, and composite roles.
• Support regulatory and compliance assessments, including control design and effectiveness testing.
• Maintain risk documentation, control narratives, and audit trails within IAG/GRC tools.
• Drive continuous improvement of governance processes through automation and standardization.
• Provide advisory to business and IT teams on risk-aware access design and compliance requirements.
• Ensure alignment of SAP security controls with enterprise security policies and frameworks.
• Integration & Enhancements
• Support integration of SAP IAG with SAP systems (ECC, S/4HANA, BW,BTP,Fiori)
• Directories (AD, Entra ID / Azure AD)
• Cloud & Hybrid Security Support
• Support security controls for SAP hosted on Azure / AWS
• Partner with SAP Basis teams to ensure secure system configurations and patching.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in SAP Identity and Access Management, Business Transformation.
• Hands-on experience with SAP IAG or SAP GRC Access Control
• Hands-on experience with SAP S4 BTP ,HANA and Fiori
• Hands-on experience with Experience supporting SAP systems in production environmen
• Hands-on experience with Strong understanding of:
• Hands-on experience with SAP authorization concepts
• Hands-on experience with Role design and remediation
• Hands-on experience with dentity lifecycle management
• Experience supporting SAP ECC and S/4HANA systems.
• Exposure to SAP on cloud platforms (Azure / AWS).

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 2 years of experience in SAP Identity and Access Management.
• This position is based at our Mumbai office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.
• Bachelors and above degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, Engineering / Bachelor or college degree in related field or equivalent work experience (Full time).
• The candidate should have minimum 5+ years in Strong understanding of IAM concepts, RBAC, least privilege, and governance & SAP CIS
• SAP Security or IAM certifications.
• SAP Certified Associate – Security Administrator