Microsoft D365 Functional Consultant User, Security & Permission Management

VAT Group AG; Kampung Sekolah Simpang Ampat; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vacuum technology firm is seeking a Microsoft D365 Functional Consultant for User, Security & Permission Management in Penang, Malaysia. The role encompasses security design, compliance alignment, and collaboration with IT and business stakeholders. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in ERP security role management, particularly with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. A hybrid work model is available, promoting flexibility and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Career and personal development opportunities

Equal employment opportunity

Training programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a business analyst/consultant.
• Solid experience in ERP security role management.
• Ability to translate business requirements into security roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security roles and access models.
• Ensure alignment of security models with business processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and internal IT.

Skills

ERP security role management

RBAC

SoD

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Microsoft D365 Functional Consultant User, Security & Permission Management

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition:this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

Key Responsibilities

• Role-Based Security DesignOwn and drive the conceptual design, configuration, and implementation of security roles and access models across modules (Finance, SCM, Manufacturing, Logistics, etc.).
• Governance & ComplianceEnsure alignment of security models with business processes and Segregation of Duties (SoD) requirements. Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to support SoD analysis, remediation, and policy design.
• Business & IT CollaborationWork closely with business stakeholders and internal IT to analyze needs, identify risks, and design sustainable security concepts that balance usability and compliance.
• Architecture & Process MappingTranslate business and audit requirements into structured security architecture, roles, duties, and privileges. Provide cross-functional coverage and prevent conflicting access across Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other streams.
• Project Lifecycle SupportActively contribute security expertise during all project phases (Fit-Gap, Design, Testing, Cutover), ensuring secure and compliant role design throughout.
• Knowledge & EnablementPrepare documentation, user guides, access matrices, and training materials to support role management and governance. Share best practices and contribute to internal knowledge libraries.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years’ experience as business analyst/consultant
• Solid experience in ERP security role management (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred, but other ERP systems sufficient as well).
• Strong understanding of RBAC, SoD, and audit/compliance frameworks.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into security roles, duties, and privileges.
• Experience in ERP implementation or transformation projects.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across business, IT, and compliance teams.
• Hybrid work flexibility (a day per week minimum onsite).

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.