SAP Security Engineer

CACI International; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International is seeking a SAP Security Engineer to join a DoD-focused cybersecurity and SAP engineering team. You will help shape a Zero Trust architecture, strengthen SAP security, and support a secret clearance environment.

This role encompasses GRC enforcement, encryption, SSO integrations, and collaboration with cyber and audit teams to ensure mission readiness and secure SAP platforms.

Qualifications

• Interim Secret clearance required to start.
• 5+ years of SAP Basis/Security experience with S/4HANA.
• DoD 8140 – Foundational – 461 and other security certifications (one or more) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support SAP security across an IL5 S/4HANA environment with Zero Trust design principles.
• Develop and optimize SAP authorization objects, composite roles, and profile management.
• Execute SoD enforcement and access reviews through SAP GRC Access Control.
• Integrate SAP ETD with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk) using LEEF log formats.
• Implement SAP HANA encryption (AES-256) with CloudHSM-based IL5 key management.
• Contribute to RMF/ATO documentation, eMASS updates, and CORA evidence.
• Support role governance workflows and ISSM gate approvals.

Skills

SAP authorization concepts

SAP GRC Access Control

SAP ETD & SIEM integrations

SAP HANA encryption

ABAC / SAP attributes

SSO integrations

RFC/3300 / TLS security

Education

DoD 8140 – Foundational – 461 (Systems Security Analyst – Intermediate or above)

CCSP

Cloud+

GICSP

GISF

GSEC

Security+

Tools

Splunk

SAP GRC Access Control

PKCS#11 / CloudHSM

Job description

Job Title: SAP Security Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

Join a high‑impact cybersecurity and SAP engineering team supporting a DoD IL5‑accredited SAP S/4HANA enterprise environment. As a SAP Security Engineer, you will help shape a modern Zero Trust architecture, strengthen system security, and directly contribute to mission‑critical readiness. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex security challenges, working collaboratively across cyber and audit teams, and building secure, scalable SAP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support SAP security across an IL5 S/4HANA enterprise with integrated security modules and Zero Trust design principles.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize SAP authorization objects, composite roles, and profile management.
• Execute SoD enforcement and access reviews through SAP GRC Access Control.
• Integrate SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD) with SIEM platforms such as Splunk using LEEF syslog.
• Implement and support SAP HANA encryption (AES‑256 at rest) using PKCS#11 external key management with CloudHSM.
• Manage SAP ILM processes and contribute to data governance initiatives.
• Apply SAP attribute‑based access control using BUKRS, KOSTL, PRCTR, WERKS, PERNR, ORGEH.
• Support SAP SSO (SAML 2.0) integrations with enterprise identity providers, including Okta.
• Ensure secure interface communication using RFC/3300, HTTPS/8000, and related protocols.
• Contribute to RMF/ATO documentation, eMASS updates, DISA STIG implementations, and CORA evidence preparation.
• Support role governance workflows and ISSM approval processes.

Qualifications

Required:

• Clearance: Interim Secret (minimum).
• Experience: 5+ years of SAP Basis/Security experience with S/4HANA.
• Certifications: DoD 8140 – Foundational – 461 (Systems Security Analyst – Intermediate or above) CCSP, Cloud+, GICSP, GISF, GSEC, Security+ (one or more) DoD 8140 – Residential SAP Security certification (preferred)

• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong proficiency with SAP authorization concepts, composite roles, and profile management.
  • Hands‑on SAP GRC Access Control experience, including SoD enforcement and role management.
  • Experience working with SAP ETD and SIEM integrations.
  • Knowledge of SAP HANA encryption and CloudHSM‑based IL5 key management.
  • Understanding of SAP ILM, secure data lifecycle management, and governance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with SAP‑ABAC attributes and secure SSO integrations.
  • Understanding of SAP protocol security and interface hardening.
• DoD & Compliance Experience:
  • RMF/ATO processes and eMASS documentation.
  • DISA STIG application for SAP environments.
  • CORA evidence development and audit readiness.
  • Familiarity with NIST 800‑171 / 800‑53 controls.
  • Experience managing multi‑step role governance workflows and ISSM gate approvals.
• Required to travel to Scott Airforce base on a quarterly basis

Desired:

• Experience with AWS GovCloud IL5 environments.
• SAP CUA and SAP SNC configuration skills.
• Integration experience with CyberArk PAM for privileged SAP access.
• Understanding of hybrid SAP architecture (on‑prem to AWS, including Direct Connect).

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.