SAP Security Architect

Job Summary:

The SAP Security Architect will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our SAP systems. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust security measures, managing SAP roles, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Your expertise will help us maintain a secure and efficient SAP environment that supports our business processes and objectives.

The SAP Security Architect provides knowledge transfer on best practices and may be responsible for training IT and business members.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SAP security roles and authorizations with a focus on SAP ECC / FIORI and S4 HANA to meet business needs and compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular system audits to detect deviations from established policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with various teams to understand business requirements and ensure that SAP security strategies align with business objectives and IT security policies.
• Lead the implementation of SAP Control Panel GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) modules, including Access Control, Process Control, Risk Management and Fire Fighter Provisioning.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to SAP security policies, procedures, and role designs.
• Provide expert guidance on SAP security best practices, risk management, and compliance strategies.
• Manage incident response for SAP security-related issues, including root cause analysis and preventive measures.
• Train and mentor team members on SAP security concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information security or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Proven experience in SAP Security Architecture, with a strong focus on SAP ECC.
• Deep understanding of SAP security concepts, role design, GRC, and compliance management.
• Experience with SAP HANA, S/4HANA and FIORI security models is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to information security and data protection (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, SOX).
• Certifications in SAP Security and/or GRC are preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with stakeholders from different functional areas.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence and high standards.

Work Environment:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Some work may be performed in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Hours may need to accommodate time zone differences as necessary for global operations.
• Up to 25% travel may be required for strategic planning and support activities.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Pay Range: $96,585-$141,659.

This “base salary range” is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time. 

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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