Senior SAP Security Administrator

Summary:

A Sr SAP Security Administrator in the Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of the SAP environment, particularly with S/4HANA. This role involves a deep understanding of SAP security concepts and GRC frameworks. The Sr SAP Security Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the Security Matrix, which is essential for managing user access and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

With S/4HANA experience, the Sr SAP Security Administrator will leverage advanced features and best practices to enhance security measures. They will collaborate with various stakeholders, including IT, audit, and business units, to identify security requirements and develop solutions that mitigate risks. This includes configuring and monitoring security settings, conducting regular audits, and responding to security incidents.

Ownership of the Security Matrix means the Security Administrator will ensure that access controls are appropriately assigned and maintained, preventing unauthorized access and potential breaches. They will also stay updated with the latest security trends and SAP updates to continuously improve the security posture of the SAP platform. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as the BSA will need to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders and provide training and support as needed.

Responsibilities:

In this section, list out in detail the responsibilties of the position, below are some tips on doing so. Please type over the details and if you need to add additional bullets, just press the enter key.

• SAP Security Management: Designs, implements, and manages SAP security roles and profiles to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Manage S/4 HANA security using Fiori apps via tables and spaces configuration. Works with Fiori development team to implement security for end user peak performance.
• User Access Management: Administers user access, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and role assignments, while maintaining segregation of duties (SoD). Performs ongoing monitoring and review of security setup and configuration for SOX compliance and SOD mitigation.
• Security Audits: Conducts regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to security policies and procedures.  Maintains continual use of user access review process to ensure secure SAP systems. Acts as an advocate for adherence to all support processes. Participates in gathering evidence for internal and external audits.
• Incident Response: Investigates and responds to security incidents, breaches, and unauthorized access attempts, implementing corrective actions as needed. Ensures timely resolution of security related issues by driving support team members in effective triage, debugging, issue management, and escalation as necessary.
• Security Monitoring: Monitors SAP systems for security threats and anomalies, utilizing security tools and technologies to detect and mitigate risks. Analyzes, designs, and develops changes and improvements in applications access, end user support, and user management.  Analyzes security, reviews daily operation, and monitors peak performance of assigned security.  Recommends improvements.

• Collaboration: Works closely with IT, compliance, and business teams to develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices. Guides and collaborates with other IT and Business teams to implement and adhere to standard security processes while understanding business processes and business needs. 
• Documentation: Maintains comprehensive documentation of security configurations, procedures, and incident reports.  Responsible for writing support procedures and assisting in review of data for ongoing service level measurement metrics and reporting.

• Training: Provides training and support to end-users and stakeholders on SAP security usage, best practices and procedures. Assists with the definition, documentation and support processes and ensures ongoing communication of such processes to internal teams and business customers.

• Other duties as needed or required.

Essential Functions of the Role**:

• Fully competent in the principles and practices of SAP Security using Fiori applications
• Maintains current knowledge of technological trends.
• Flexibility in work schedule, off-hours and on-call.
• Travel via plane or automobile both locally and internationally

Work Experience Requirements

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: 5-8

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an SAP security related field
• A minimum or 5 years of technical security experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, BW4, Solution Manager 7.2 Focused Build and CHaRM, and MES Systems.

Education Requirements

• BS/BA , or equivalent technical experience in a SAP security discipline
• MBA or advanced degree desirable

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP security concepts, including role-based access control (RBAC), user provisioning, Fiori tables and spaces design, and SoD. Proficiency in using GRC security tool for management of access and compliance.
• Certifications: SAP Security certification (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP System Security Architect) is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and accuracy in managing security configurations and documentation.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Local Specifications (English and Local Language):