SAP Security & Authorization Consultant

VOLTO Consulting; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VOLTO Consulting is seeking a qualified SAP Security professional in Raritan, NJ. This role involves supporting the project lifecycle, designing and managing complex SAP roles, and ensuring compliance with internal audit standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in SAP Security, particularly in HANA database security and authorization management. Strong skills in SOX compliance and tools like HANA Studio and SAP Fiori Launchpad are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SAP Security, particularly in HANA security.
• Proficient in managing SAP roles and authorizations.
• Ability to ensure compliance with SOX and audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Support project lifecycle phases from requirement gathering to post-go-live.
• Design and manage SAP roles, ensuring security and optimization.
• Conduct user access reviews for compliance with SOX.

Skills

SAP Security

HANA database security

Authorization Management

Fiori app security

SOX compliance

Tools

HANA Studio

HANA Web IDE

SAP Fiori Launchpad

CSI Tool for SOD reports

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle: Support all project phases, including requirement gathering workshops, testing, cutover and post-go-live support. Coordinate with functional teams and Basis teams during cutover activities and upgrades.
• Role Design & Management: Design, create, modify, and maintain complex, secure and optimized SAP roles, including Master, Derived and Composite roles for business and IT.
• Authorization Management: Update authorizations via SU24 to manage authorization objects, minimizing security risks.
• S/4HANA & Fiori Security: Secure HANA databases, manage OData services, and configure user access. Implement security controls for SAP Fiori apps, including catalogs, groups, tiles, and catalogs/spaces.
• Audit & Compliance: Ensure compliance with SOX and internal audit standards by conducting user access reviews and maintaining documentation.
• Support & Operations: User and role administration, managing user life cycle processes and troubleshooting authorization.
• Documentation: Maintain updated security procedures, user manuals, SOPs, work instructions, role matrix, reports, etc.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in SAP Security, with specific experience in HANA database security, implementation, roll-out, upgrades and support. Ability to work independently and guide business stakeholders on security best practices.
• Tools: Proficient in HANA Studio, HANA Web IDE, and SAP Fiori Launchpad; CSI Tool for SOD report extractions. Compliance: Strong understanding of SAP SOD (Segregation of Duties), risk analysis, critical access, SOX and internal and external audits standards and recommendations.
• HANA Expertise: Proficient in HANA DB privileges (System, Package, Schema, Analytic), SQL privileges, and runtime/repository roles.
• Change Management: Manage SAP Security transport through the system landscape, ensuring compliance with Change Management guidelines and SOD policies.

Desirable Skills

• Keyword: SAP Security & Authorization
• Experience Required: 8-10