Senior Specialist - SAP Authorizations and Security Architect

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35.5 days of leave

Pension plan

Health care insurance benefits

Bonus plan subject to results

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme in Boxmeer, Netherlands is seeking a Senior Specialist - SAP Authorizations and Security Architect. The role combines hands-on SAP security work with architectural leadership across multiple SAP platforms in a hybrid work setup.

You will collaborate with SAP Basis, Security, ABAP, and functional teams to design, implement, and govern SAP security, including GRC, SOX controls, and ITGC activities, while guiding ERP Center of Excellence teams on best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience with SAP Authorizations, Security Design and rollout projects.
• Hands-on experience with S/4HANA, Fiori, BI and end-to-end SAP Security design/implementation.
• Knowledge of SAP Cloud solutions (BTP, Datasphere, Ariba, SolMan/Cloud ALM, IAG/IAM, HANA DB Security) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy, design, and implementation of SAP authorizations across multiple platforms.
• Lead cross-functional projects and guide program-wide initiatives.
• Develop technical strategy and best practices for SAP authorizations.
• Provide security and compliance guidance for ERP initiatives and COE teams.
• Act as SME on GRC, user management, ITGC, and SOX controls activities.
• Coordinate authorization support and drive improvements in authorizations.

Skills

SAP Authorizations

Security Design

S/4HANA

Fiori

GRC

SOX controls

SAP Cloud solutions

IT project lifecycle

Leadership

Technical Architecture

Education

Degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

SAP BTP

Datasphere

Ariba

SolMan/Cloud ALM

IAG/IAM

HANA DB Security

Job description

Senior Specialist - SAP Authorizations and Security Architect

Location Boxmeer, North Brabant, Netherlands Job Type Full time

Job Description

Did you always want to work in a company where your work can have a real impact? Do you enjoy working in an international environment with lots of room for personal development?

We have an exciting opportunity at the Boxmeer facility for a Senior Specialist - SAP Authorizations and Security Architect

Welcome to our team

Our IT team functions as a strategic business partner, constantly proposing ideas and delivering innovative solutions that empower the organization with new capabilities. Through international collaboration, we strive to provide services and solutions that enhance productivity and drive innovation throughout the company.

Purpose of the role

In this role, the candidate will engage with a globally diverse group of teams, including SAP Basis, Security, ABAP, SAP functional team members, the infrastructure team, and other IT process partners. These collaborations will involve providing support for both ongoing operations and new initiatives. The candidate will work closely with the SAP Technical Architect, offering guidance on architectural matters and the integration of new applications and technologies. Additionally, the candidate is expected to lead cross-functional projects, address complex challenges, and contribute to program-wide initiatives.

As our organization undertakes a transformation journey, leveraging the latest SAP technologies and infrastructure, the candidate should possess experience with these modern tools. The ability to both lead technical projects and perform hands‑on tasks is essential.

Key responsibilities

• As an SAP Authorizations and Security Architect, you will be responsible for supporting the strategy, design, and implementation of SAP authorizations and security across multiple SAP platforms, including the latest cloud environments.
• Serve as a member of cross-functional projects, providing expertise to resolve complex questions and supporting program-wide initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of technical strategy and best practices for SAP authorizations design across multiple SAP instances, ensuring system compliance.
• Offer security and compliance guidance for project and process improvement initiatives, and direct ERP Center of Excellence teams in solution implementation.
• Act as a contributor to SAP authorization strategies and execution, and serve as a subject matter expert on GRC, user management, ITGC, and SOX controls activities.
• Coordinate authorization technical support, lead improvement initiatives related to authorizations, and support the organization in executing the established authorizations strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, architects, and developers, to gather and analyze authorization requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical and authorization designs.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to authorization design.

Your profile

• Minimum 7 years’ experience with SAP Authorizations, Security Design, and rollout/implementation projects.
• Proven hands‑on experience with S/4HANA, Fiori, BI, and at least one end‑to‑end SAP Security design or implementation.
• Knowledge of SAP Cloud solutions (e.g., BTP, Datasphere, Ariba, SolMan/Cloud ALM, IAG/IAM, HANA DB Security) is an advantage.
• Strong experience with SAP GRC, including SoD ruleset maintenance, risk remediation, and SOX audit/IT controls support.
• Experience in Life Sciences and familiarity with GxP‑regulated environments is preferred.
• Experience with SOP development, documentation, testing strategies, and governance processes is preferred.
• Ability to independently manage multiple parallel projects, lead or support teams, and adapt to changing priorities in diverse environments.
• Holds a degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent, with strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive

• Competitive salary;
• 35,5 days of leave;
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;
• Solid Pension Plan;
• Bonus plan subject to the company annual results;
• Flexible working arrangements.

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well‑being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

Required Skills

Accountability, Applied Engineering, Computer Science, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), IT Operation, IT Project Lifecycle, Leadership, Methods and Tools, Project Implementations, Requirements Management, SAP Authorizations, SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), SAP Security Administration, SAP Technical Architecture, Security by Design, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, Strategic Planning, System Designs, Technical Advice, Technical Projects, Technical Writing Documentation

Employee Status

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid