Security Lead

NTT DATA Group; Karnataka; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Security Lead to design, implement, and maintain robust SAP security for SAP S/4HANA within India (remote role). You will oversee roles, authorizations, and access reviews across ECC, Fiori, GRC, BW and HANA, ensuring SOX and GDPR compliance while collaborating with auditors and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of SAP Security experience, with 2+ years in S/4HANA, and holds relevant SAP security certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5–8 years of SAP Security experience, with at least 2 years in S/4HANA environments.
• SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP System Security and Authorizations preferred.
• Experience with SAP Cloud Identity Services and SAP BTP Security is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SAP S/4HANA security architecture, including roles, profiles, and authorizations.
• Create, maintain, and manage user roles across multiple SAP landscapes (ECC, Fiori, GRC, BW, HANA).
• Perform role design workshops with business process owners and map access requirements.
• Conduct periodic user access reviews and compliance audits (SOX, GDPR, etc.).
• Implement and maintain Fiori catalog, group, and role assignments for users.
• Troubleshoot authorization issues and analyze SU53 logs, ST01 traces, and security dumps.
• Integrate SAP S/4HANA Security with SAP GRC Access Control for risk and compliance management.
• Support system migrations and upgrades by validating roles and performing security testing.
• Ensure adherence to segregation of duties (SoD) principles and remediation of conflicts.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for security policies, processes, and configurations.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA Security

Fiori security

HANA database security

GRC Access Control

SSO / SAML / OAuth

Audit & compliance comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

SAP GRC Access Control

SAP Cloud Identity Services

SAP BTP Security

Job description

We are currently seeking a Security Lead to join our team in Remote, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Role Overview

The SAP S/4HANA Security Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust SAP security frameworks. The role ensures that user access, roles, and authorizations align with business processes, compliance standards, and audit requirements within S/4HANA and associated SAP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement SAP S/4HANA security architecture, including roles, profiles, and authorizations.
• Create, maintain, and manage user roles across multiple SAP landscapes (ECC, Fiori, GRC, BW, HANA).
• Perform role design workshops with business process owners and map access requirements.
• Conduct periodic user access reviews and compliance audits (SOX, GDPR, etc.).
• Implement and maintain Fiori catalog, group, and role assignments for users.
• Troubleshoot authorization issues and analyze SU53 logs, ST01 traces, and security dumps.
• Integrate SAP S/4HANA Security with SAP GRC Access Control for risk and compliance management.
• Support system migrations and upgrades by validating roles and performing security testing.
• Ensure adherence to segregation of duties (SoD) principles and remediation of conflicts.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for security policies, processes, and configurations.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of SAP authorization concepts (PFCG, SU24, SU53, SUIM).
• Deep experience with SAP S/4HANA Security, Fiori, and HANA database security.
• Proficiency in SAP GRC Access Control (ARM, ARA, BRM, EAM modules).
• Knowledge of SAML, OAuth, and Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills to work with auditors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5–8 years of SAP Security experience, with at least 2 years in S/4HANA environments.
• SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP System Security and Authorizations preferred.
• Experience with SAP Cloud Identity Services and SAP BTP Security is an advantage.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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