SAP Security and Authorizations Specialist (f/m/d), IT

Hexagon AB; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced SAP Security and Authorizations Specialist in Johannesburg to optimize user access within their SAP environment. This specialist will manage user accounts and ensure compliance with security policies, directly impacting the effectiveness and security of their systems. The position requires strong knowledge in SAP access control and audit management to support a secure operational framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in SAP Security and Authorizations.
• Proficiency in managing SAP user accounts, profiles, roles, and authorizations.
• Experience in preparing for and responding to internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain role-based access rights and user authorizations.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of user access rights.
• Collaborate with IT teams to resolve access-related issues.

Skills

User access management

SAP role-based access control (RBAC)

Security compliance

Audit principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP transaction codes (SU01, PFCG, SUIM, ST03N)

Job description

SAP Security and Authorizations Specialist (f/m/d) Job Description SAP Security and Authorizations Specialist (f/m/d)

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented SAP Security and Authorizations Specialist to manage and optimize user access within our SAP landscape. This role is responsible for designing and maintaining role-based access, administering user authorizations, ensuring compliance with security policies, and supporting audit readiness. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with IT, business stakeholders, and audit teams to uphold secure, compliant, and efficient access to SAP systems while continuously improving security processes and controls.

Job Responsibilities

Role Design and Maintenance:
• Collaborate with GPOs to design and implement role-based access rights.
• Maintain and update role definitions and permission sets based on business evolution

User Access Management:
• Administer user accounts, roles, and authorizations in SAP.
• Manage user role allocation and removal processes in line with organizational policies.

Collaboration and Support:
• Work closely with IT teams, SAP CoE, and SAP functional experts to resolve access-related issues.
• Provide training and support to end-users regarding access management processes and policies.

Audit Management:
• This role will also be responsible for management and resolution of all audit related topics for the applications concerned.
• As part of audit management, internal controls need to be designed, documented and tested.
• Ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are implemented where required.

Security Compliance:
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of user access rights to ensure compliance with internal requirements.
• Monitor and report on security incidents related to user access.
• Evaluation and prioritization of new requirements.

Documentation and Reporting:
• Develop and maintain documentation for user access processes, policies, and role definitions.
• Generate regular reports on user access metrics and compliance status for management review.

Continuous Improvement:
• Identify areas for process improvement within user access management and implement best practices.
• Stay updated on SAP security trends, tools, and technologies to enhance access management strategies.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in SAP Security and Authorizations.
  • Proven experience in user access management, role design, and SAP security audits.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP role-based access control (RBAC) concepts and user authorization management.
  • Business fluent in English.
  • Proficiency in managing SAP user accounts, profiles, roles, and authorizations.
  • Familiarity with SAP transaction codes related to security (e.g., SU01, PFCG, SUIM, ST03N, etc.).
  • Ability to design, test, and implement internal controls for user access.
  • Understanding of audit principles and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ITGC).
  • Experience in preparing for and responding to internal and external audits.
  • Ability to define and implement mitigating controls where segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts exist.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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