SAP Security & Control Specialist

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB): As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best operated and most valued company in our industry. The company’s products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  The company takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Basic Function

SAP Security & Control Specialist brings the breadth and depth of SAP specific security and SOX control expertise to LYB’s business transformation. He/ she will work as the single point of contact for some of the most strategic initiatives around growing & upgrading the core, building a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions Business and stepping up performance and culture.
He/she will be responsible for analyzing, designing and developing best practice security and control automation solutions which protect LYB’s assets and enable the organization to achieve the strategic objectives. This role will be the driving force behind continuous improvement to our SAP security and control practices and innovation to enable a secured workforce in the constantly evolving technology landscape. 
The SAP Security & Control Specialist will lead the efforts around developing the best practice security and control procedures and guiding principles for our business transformation towards SAP S/4 and own the SAP security controls related activities as part of the deployment team.
He/ she will collaborate across the functions and business units including the Cyber Security team to gain an understanding of business objectives, facilitate solutions, develop approaches, and define deliverables required to implement sustainable solutions while ensuring SOX, SOD and audit compliance. The incumbent will guide and provide ultimate direction for projects while being responsible for solving highly complex problems and maintaining the highest level of influence on projects and stakeholders. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• The SAP Security & Control Specialist will oversee all SAP Security activities and serve as a single point of contact for particular business unit/ Product team:
• Work with both business, Internal controls, Compliance and technical teams to advise and develop best business practices around SAP security & control automation. . 
• Provide training and support for Audit Controls, policies, and procedures to users in business terminology.
• Ensure SOX, SOD, and audit compliance across the SAP landscapes. 
• Automation of ITGC controls via GRC Process Control for ABAP( S/4, ECC, BW, MDG, FIORI etc.) and IAG for cloud applications( SuccessFactors, Ariba, IBP etc.)
• Enhance & Recommend changes to SAP GRC Access control workflows in accordance to SOX and Audit Policies.
• Support audit and compliance activities including providing evidences, procedures to Internal and External Audit teams.
• Develop and deliver solutions, including design and implementation of Segregation of Duties Analysis Rules, audit reviews, Security Workflow, Business Process Controls, Security Analytics and GRC Solutions.
• Develop, maintain and manage relevant documentation (policies, standards, baselines, best practice, guidelines and procedures)

Min. Qualifications

This is a SAP security and control expert position requiring either a degreed professional who possesses a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or Engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience. This individual must demonstrate strong technical SAP security and control automation expertise and knowledge in each of the following technology disciplines:

• Knowledge on best practice SAP Security Controls design for ECC, S/4 HANA and FIORI
• Hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control and Process Control including experience on troubleshooting workflow errors, uploading of Role master data, updating user Master & Approver data.
• Hands-on experience in S/4 and Fiori roles 
• Hands-on experience with SAP IAG preferred
• Demonstrated Ability to work with various stakeholder groups such as internal/external audit teams.
• Exceptional SAP Security functional knowledge across GRC, SOX, SOD, role design and governance processes.
• Experience in SOX control (testing) automation including critical and sensitive access and User Access Review process automation
• Demonstrated Ability to work in a global organizational set-up.
• Understanding of security for SaaS applications like Success Factor, IBP, ARIBA etc.
• Security experience with SAP ECC 6 EHP 8, Fiori 1.0/2.0, SAP S4 HANA, SAP BW, Solman, SAP IAG and SAP BTP security
• Successfully implemented pre-and post-configuration of GRC  Access Risk Analysis (ARA); Emergency Access Management (EAM); Business Role Management (BRM).

Must demonstrate strong skills in the following areas:

• Candidate must have excellent collaboration , proven ability to cultivate innovation , drive results and install trust and integrity
• Candidate will be able to work independently , be self-driven and also delivering through others when necessary 
• Team work - Effectively work as part of a team in large Enterprise systems and possess strong interpersonal/communication skills  
• Communications –Documents and presents complex technical subjects; can present to project leadership and business stakeholders
• Technical Learning – Strong technical breadth and depth, and consistently researches new technologies and industry trends
• Problem Solving – Leads complex root cause analysis activities and problem solving teams; demonstrates proactive problem management capabilities
• Soft skills - develop relationships across the organization and build trusted relationships to deliver great results together with the key stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.