Overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive SAP Security Consultant to join our SAP implementation team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA security design and configuration, with a strong understanding of role-based access control, compliance frameworks, and integration with modern identity and access management solutions. This role involves working closely with functional and technical teams to ensure secure and compliant SAP landscapes.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation projects, focusing on security design, configuration, and deployment.
- Design and configure SAP roles and authorizations across modules including FI, CO, MM, SD, and HCM.
- Conduct security workshops with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and define access control strategies.
- Implement GRC Access Control components including ARA, ARM, BRM, and EAM.
- Perform user provisioning, role testing, and security audits during project phases.
- Collaborate with BASIS and infrastructure teams to manage system-level security, RFCs, and trusted systems.
- Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Support cutover activities, go-live readiness, and post-implementation stabilization.
- Document security design, risk matrices, and mitigation controls.
- Stay updated on RISE with SAP, SAP BTP, and cloud security best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- 47 years of experience in SAP Security with at least 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations.
- Strong expertise in:
- Role design and authorization concepts
- User administration and role transport
- SAP GRC Access Control
- Security troubleshooting and trace analysis
- Experience with Fiori app security, OData services, and SAP Gateway.
- Familiarity with SAP Identity Management (IDM) and SAP Cloud Identity Services.
- Understanding of RISE with SAP deployment models and SAP BTP security architecture.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP Security or GRC Certification.
- Experience in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Banking, or Utilities.
- Exposure to Zero Trust Architecture, IAM integrations, and SIEM tools.
Educational Background
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.