Security Lead

NTT DATA Services; Karwar; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks an SAP S/4HANA Security Lead to design, implement, and maintain robust SAP security frameworks across SAP landscapes including ECC, Fiori, GRC, BW, and HANA. You will align user access, roles, and authorizations with business processes and audit requirements.

The role covers building security architecture, conducting access reviews, and ensuring SoD compliance while collaborating with auditors and stakeholders. Remote work within India may be offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 authorization concepts

S/4HANA security

SOX compliance

SSO integrations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS

SAP Certified Tech Associate

Tools

SAP GRC Access Control

Fiori security

HANA security

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

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.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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