SAP IT Security Expert (Dallas or Houston, TX)

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking an experienced SAP Security Analyst in Houston to secure a complex SAP landscape across on-premise and cloud platforms. You will manage user access, roles, and governance processes to support critical business operations.

The role requires 5+ years in SAP security, GRC, and strong analytical skills, with collaboration across business and IT teams. A bachelor’s degree is required and competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of SAP technical experience.
• 3+ years of SAP Security experience.
• Experience with SAP user and role administration.
• SAP GRC Access Control experience.
• SAP GRC Risk Management experience.
• Experience with S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and Fiori environments.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain SAP user accounts and security roles.
• Support end users with SAP access and authorization issues.
• Troubleshoot security and access-related incidents.
• Administer SAP GRC Access Control and Access Risk Management.
• Coordinate periodic user access reviews and compliance activities.
• Manage and resolve ServiceNow tickets.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and procedures.
• Support SAP platforms: S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, Fiori, SolMan, BTP, Cloud ALM, SaaS apps.

Skills

SAP security

GRC Access Control

Access Risk Management

S/4HANA

Fiori

Solution Manager

SAP SSO/Authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/ENG/Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

BW/4HANA

Fiori

Solution Manager

SAP BTP

Cloud ALM

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem's products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced SAP Security Analyst to support and secure a complex SAP ecosystem, ensuring users have the appropriate access to perform their job functions while maintaining compliance with security and governance standards. This role is responsible for SAP user and role administration, access risk analysis, Segregation of Duties (SoD) management, authorization troubleshooting, and ongoing support of SAP GRC processes. The ideal candidate will partner closely with business and technical teams to deliver secure, efficient access management solutions across both on-premise and cloud-based SAP platforms.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience supporting SAP security within environments that include SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, Fiori, BTP, Solution Manager, Cloud ALM, and related SAP applications. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting audit, compliance, and operational objectives. Experience with SAP GRC Access Control, Access Risk Management, and user access review processes is highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who is passionate about SAP technology, governance, risk management, and delivering secure access solutions that enable critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain SAP user accounts and security roles
• Support end users with SAP access and authorization issues
• Troubleshoot security and access-related incidents
• Administer and support SAP GRC Access Control and Access Risk Management
• Create, modify, and maintain SAP security roles
• Coordinate periodic user access reviews and compliance activities
• Manage and resolve ServiceNow tickets
• Develop and maintain security documentation and procedures
• Support multiple SAP platforms, including: SAP S/4HANA
• SAP BW/4HANA
• SAP Fiori
• SAP Solution Manager (SolMan)
• SAP BTP
• SAP Cloud ALM
• SAP SaaS applications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of SAP technical experience
• 3+ years of SAP Security experience
• Experience with: SAP user and role administration
• SAP authorization troubleshooting
• SAP GRC Access Control
• SAP GRC Risk Management
• SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and Fiori environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to continuously learn new SAP and security technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• IT Audit experience
• SAP certifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools