SAP Security Lead

Scandinavian Tobacco Group; Waalre; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scandinavian Tobacco Group in the Netherlands seeks an experienced SAP Security Lead to drive the design, governance, and execution of SAP security across our S/4 HANA landscape. You will partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, and auditors to ensure secure access management.

Responsibilities include defining security standards, managing roles and authorizations, and leading audits and remediation. This role offers hybrid work, with international collaboration across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in SAP Security and Authorization administration.
• Proven experience supporting SAP implementations and enterprise security programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee SAP security standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Lead implementation and maintenance of SAP roles, authorizations, and user access controls.
• Ensure compliance with SoD, controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Partner with business process owners to translate access needs into secure solutions.
• Drive SAP security initiatives across SAP S/4HANA, Fiori, BTP, IAG, IAS.
• Perform risk assessments and address security vulnerabilities.
• Lead periodic access reviews, security audits, and compliance activities.
• Support SAP projects, upgrades, migrations by embedding security best practices.
• Monitor security incidents and emerging SAP security threats.
• Stay updated on SAP security trends and industry practices.

Skills

SAP Security

Authorization concepts

Access governance

Stakeholder management

Security incident response

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Security

SAP Fiori security

OData security

Role management

Job description

About The Role

SAP Security Lead

Posting Start Date: 7/31/26

Waalre, NLD, 5582 LA

Location: Netherlands

Working hours: 40 hours/week

Work model: Hybrid

Contract type: Permanent

Job Description

Are you passionate about securing our complex SAP landscape while enabling our business to operate confidently in a rapidly evolving digital environment? We are looking for an experienced SAP Security Lead to drive the design, governance, and execution of SAP security strategies across our S/4 HANA landscape.

As the SAP Security Lead, you will serve as the subject matter expert for SAP security, partnering with business stakeholders, IT teams and auditors to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access management across our SAP ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and oversee SAP security standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Lead the implementation, and maintenance of SAP roles, authorizations, and user access controls with the support of several security supporters located in the Dominican Republic.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties (SoD), regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Partner with business process owners and technical team leads to understand access requirements and translate them into secure authorization solutions.
• Drive SAP security initiatives across SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP BTP, SAP IAG, SAP IAS, and other relevant SAP applications
• Perform risk assessments and proactively identify security vulnerabilities and remediation opportunities.
• Lead periodic user access reviews, security audits, and compliance activities.
• Support SAP projects, upgrades, transformations, and migrations by embedding security best practices throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, access-related issues and requirements, and emerging SAP security threats.
• Stay current with SAP security trends, technologies, and industry best practices.

What You Will Bring

• Strong technical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across technical- and business teams.
• Deep understanding of SAP authorization concepts, role design methodologies, and access governance.
• Experience building scalable security models that balance compliance, usability, and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a risk-based approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional, and complex environments.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for security and operational excellence.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in SAP Security and Authorization administration.
• Proven experience supporting SAP implementations and enterprise security programs.

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience with SAP Security and Authorizations in SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience with SAP Fiori security, OData services, and role management.
• Understanding of SoD controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with audit frameworks, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Experience with user provisioning, access certifications, and governance processes.

Working At STG & What To Expect

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), we are so much more than what meets the eye. We combine the strength of global brands with the entrepreneurial mindset that allows people to make a real impact. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate across borders, and help shape what's next.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Our recruitment process

Before Starting Our Hiring Process, Your Application Will Be Reviewed By a Member Of Our Talent Acquisition Team. We Assess Each Application Against The Key Competencies And Requirements For The Role. If Your Experience And Skills Are a Good Match, You’ll Be Invited To Continue Through Our Hiring Process, Which May Include The Following Steps:

• Recruiter screen
• Interview with the hiring team
• Assessment, case study, or work sample, if relevant
• Final interview with leadership or key stakeholders

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.