SAP Security Lead

SAP Security Lead - Middlesex (3 days a week office based)

Salary: £55K - £60K basic (depending on experience)

Our client is seeking an experienced SAP Security Lead with a deep understanding of SAP Security Architecture, GRC automation, security authorization design and the ability to apply this knowledge to both on-premise and cloud-based SAP systems.

The successful candidate will possess broad technical knowledge and be proficient in SoD (Segregation of Duties) review and remediation, SAP Access request reduction, Role Design simplification, and Business Role Management.

Experience:

1. Extensive experience in SAP Security including expertise in architecture, SoD, access request reduction, and role design simplification.
2. Proficiency in SAP Security for both on-premise and cloud environments.
3. Effective communication and collaboration skills.
4. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
5. SAP certification in security or related areas is a plus.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

1. SAP Security Lead is responsible for the delivery of SAP Security services to the users via managed service partner.
2. Manage SAP user accounts and access across on-premise and cloud systems.
3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of SAP Security architecture, security authorization design, and integration across both on-premise (S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, SAC) and cloud SAP environments.
4. Conduct thorough Segregation of Duties (SoD) reviews, identify conflicts, and develop remediation strategies to ensure compliance and security.
5. Implement strategies and solutions to optimise SAP access request processes through automation, reducing unnecessary access and ensuring efficient user provisioning and deprovisioning.
6. Collaborate with business stakeholders to simplify role design and implement effective Business Role Management strategies that align with business processes.
7. Proficiently conceptualise, develop, and implement SAP Security models for both on-premise and cloud-based environments, ensuring a holistic approach to security.
8. Develop and maintain a robust SAP Security model that aligns with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and business objectives including European workplaces (sharing countries authorizations).
9. Conduct regular security audits, assess compliance with industry standards, internal rules and recommend improvements to SAP security policies and procedures (ITGC reports and audit evidence).
10. Maintain comprehensive documentation of SAP Security configurations, role designs, authorization processes, and security models for both on-premise and cloud environments.
11. Support the deployment of Roles and Authorizations as part of the S/4 Hana rollout projects.
12. Manage Support activities via third-party and external consultants.
13. Create security concept in a SAP FIORI environment (catalogs and groups).
14. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information systems engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
15. 5 to 8 years of experience in SAP Authorisation and Security.