Senior Specialist, SAP Security

ROLE SUMMARY:
The Specialist, SAP Security is responsible for managing and governing SAP security, authorizations, access 
controls, segregation of duties (SoD), compliance, audit support, identity management, and security 
governance across SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Sales Cloud, and 
integrated enterprise applications. The role ensures secure access management, regulatory compliance, data 
confidentiality, integrity, and availability while supporting internal controls, risk management, cybersecurity 
requirements, and digital transformation initiatives.


ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Administer and maintain SAP security roles, profiles, authorizations, and user access across SAP ECC, 
SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Sales Cloud, and related platforms. 
• Design, implement, and maintain role-based access controls in accordance with business requirements 
and security best practices. 
• Perform Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, risk assessments, remediation activities, and access 
conflict reviews. 
• Manage user provisioning, de-provisioning, privileged access, emergency access, and periodic access 
recertification activities. 
• Support integration of SAP security with Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, Single Sign-On (SSO), 
Identity Management, and other authentication platforms. 
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies, audit requirements, cybersecurity standards, and 
regulatory obligations. 
• Conduct periodic access reviews and ensure appropriate approval workflows and governance controls are 
maintained. 
• Support internal and external audits by preparing audit evidence, responding to audit inquiries, and 
implementing corrective actions. 
• Assess security impacts of SAP projects, enhancements, upgrades, migrations, and digital transformation 
initiatives. 
• Coordinate with SAP functional teams, Basis, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Internal Audit, 
and external partners to implement secure solutions. 
• Monitor security vulnerabilities, authorization risks, access violations, and compliance issues and 
recommend corrective actions. 
• Develop and maintain security standards, procedures, role design documentation, access matrices, and 
governance frameworks. 
• Support data protection, confidentiality, integrity, and security controls across SAP and integrated 
business applications. 
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, automate security processes, reduce risk exposure, and 
improve audit readiness. 

QUALIFICATION & EDUCATION: 
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or 
a related field. SAP Security, SAP GRC, Cybersecurity, CISA, CISSP, or related certifications are 
preferred. 

EXPERIENCE:  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP Security, SAP Authorization Management, SAP GRC, Access 
Governance, Compliance, and Audit Support. Experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, 
SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Sales Cloud, Identity Management, Single Sign-On, and Active 
Directory integrations is preferred. 
• Good knowledge of FICO, MM, SD, PP, QM, HR, PM, BW, SAP Basis concepts, system integrations, and 
end-to-end business processes. 

SKILLS: 
• Strong knowledge of SAP Security, SAP GRC, Access Governance, Segregation of Duties (SoD), audit 
compliance, identity management, and system integrations.  
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, risk assessment, compliance management, and documentation skills.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with 
stakeholders at all levels.  
• SAP Security, SAP GRC, CISA, CISSP, or relevant security certifications preferred.  
• Experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Sales Cloud, Active 
Directory integration, audit management, and access governance is an advantage.