Lead - SAP Basis

JOBZE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBZE is seeking an Assistant Manager - SAP Basis & Security to lead administration, security, and governance of SAP systems across hybrid environments in Saudi Arabia. The role covers S/4HANA, BTP, Ariba, SuccessFactors, and MDG, with responsibilities including transports, upgrades, access governance, and audit readiness.

The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years of SAP Basis & Security experience and strong leadership abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in SAP Basis & Security
• Hands-on with SAP S/4HANA authorization and role design
• Experience with GRC/IAG and cloud security

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP Basis Administration & Operations for S/4HANA and related platforms, including monitoring and performance tuning
• Manage transports, upgrades, patches, and kernel updates
• Oversee SAP Security & Authorization, SoD reviews, and access governance
• Configure and support SAP GRC modules (ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM) and IAG
• Administer SAP BTP subaccounts, destinations, and IAS/IPS configurations
• Ensure secure integration between SAP S/4HANA and cloud systems

Skills

SAP Basis & Security

S/4HANA Authorization

GRC/IAG

BTP Security

SSO / IAM

SoD & Compliance

Education

Bachelors in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

SAP GRC Access Control

SAP IAG

SAP BTP

IAS/IPS

Job description

# Lead - SAP BasisQiddiyaSaudi Arabia - RiyadhPosted 07 October 2026LinkedInDirect employerEnterpriseTop-rated employerLocationSaudi Arabia - RiyadhJob typeOn-siteExperience8-10 yearsSalarySAR 25k–35k/mo (est.)Apply on LinkedIn## Job descriptionRole SummaryThe Assistant Manager - SAP Basis & Security is responsible for leading the administration, security, and governance of SAP systems across hybrid (cloud and on-premises) environments. The role ensures system stability, secure access management, compliance with audit requirements, and seamless integration across SAP applications including S/4HANA, BTP, Ariba, SuccessFactors, and MDG.This position combines technical leadership, operational ownership, and governance accountability, aligned with enterprise-scale SAP landscapes and cybersecurity standards.Key Responsibilities- SAP Basis Administration & Operations- Lead SAP system administration for S/4HANA and related platforms, including monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting- Manage transports, system refreshes, upgrades, patches, and kernel updates- Monitor system health, batch jobs, logs, interfaces, RFCs, and database performance- Coordinate with infrastructure, cloud, and database teams to ensure availability and SLA compliance- SAP Security & Authorization- Design and maintain SAP roles and authorization structures aligned with least privilege and SoD principles- Manage user provisioning, role assignments, and authorization troubleshooting- Conduct user access reviews, emergency access (firefighter), and remediation activities- Provide audit evidence, access reports, and compliance documentation- SAP GRC & Access Governance- Configure and support SAP GRC modules (ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM)- Manage SoD rules, risk analysis, mitigation controls, and workflows- Support SAP IAG for cloud-based access governance across SAP SaaS applications- Lead periodic access certifications and audit remediation activities- SAP Cloud Security (BTP, IAS, IPS, Work Zone)- Administer SAP BTP subaccounts, role collections, destinations, and trust configurations- Configure IAS for SSO, identity federation, and authentication policies- Manage IPS for user and role provisioning across SAP systems- Support Work Zone access control and launchpad content configuration- SAP Application Security (MDG, Ariba, SuccessFactors)- Manage security and access controls across SAP MDG, Ariba, and SuccessFactors- Ensure secure integration between SAP S/4HANA and cloud systems- Support role design, provisioning, and access troubleshooting for business users- Identity & Integration Security- Design and implement SSO using SAML 2.0, OAuth, and IAS/IPS integration- Manage authentication flows across SAP ecosystem (S/4, BTP, SaaS apps)- Troubleshoot federation, certificates, tokens, and login failures- Compliance, Audit & Operations- Ensure adherence to internal security policies, audit requirements, and cybersecurity standards- Support audits with system logs, access controls, and compliance evidence- Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes- Prepare technical documentation and operational proceduresRequired Skills & Experience- Strong experience in SAP Basis & Security administration- Expertise in SAP S/4HANA authorization and role design- Hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control and/or SAP IAG- Experience in SAP BTP security, IAS, IPS, and SSO configurations- Knowledge of integration security (RFC, OAuth, SAML, certificates)- Strong understanding of SoD, audit controls, and compliance frameworks- Experience supporting hybrid SAP environments (cloud + on-premise)Preferred Qualifications- SAP certifications (Basis, Security, GRC, or BTP)- Experience in large-scale SAP transformation programs- Knowledge of SAP Cloud ALM or Solution ManagerSoft Skills (Assistant Manager Level)- Leadership mindset with ability to guide teams and vendors- Strong stakeholder communication (business, cybersecurity, and IT)- High ownership and accountability for critical systems- Ability to manage incidents under pressure- Proactive risk identification and continuous improvement focusEducation- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldExperience Required- 8-10+ years in SAP Basis & Security- Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP cloud security- Experience in GRC/IAG implementation is highly preferred