IT Security Consultant for Identity and Access Management (IAM)

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Summary:

We are looking for a Security Architect with a deep understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies, designs, and related processes. Ideally, the candidate will have experience working in a security governance department or program. As part of a highly motivated team, you will be dedicated to aligning, stabilizing, standardizing, and automating SAP's end-to-end corporate IAM tools, processes, and internal controls.

The Role:

Your responsibilities will include:

- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust IAM solutions that align with business requirements

- Designing and maintaining secure architecture for authentication, authorization and access control mechanisms.

- Ensuring compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to IAM, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR

- Providing technical leadership and guidance to other team members and stakeholders on IAM-related projects.

- Monitoring and analyzing IAM performance metrics and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.

- Staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in IAM to continually enhance our security posture.

- Close collaboration with relevant teams in the SAP Identity and Access Management space.

- Driving the continuous improvement of SAP's corporate Identity and Access Management landscapes.

- Conducting security audits and support penetration testing to identify and address IAM-related vulnerabilities

- Identifying, documenting, and mitigating technical-level Identity and Access Management-related risks.

What you bring :

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

- Proven experience as a Security Architect or in a similar role

- At least 6 years of professional experience in a technical Identity and Access Management (IAM) or IT Security role

- Expertise in IAM solutions such as authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), and access control

- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to analyze complex challenges and formulate robust solution proposals.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills

- Familiarity with industry standards such as NIST or ISO 27001

- Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or relevant SANS certifications are highly preferred.

Optional: Meet your team :

The purpose of the Corporate Processes & Information Technology organization (CPIT) is the digital backbone of SAP. The CPIT Security Team acts as cross-functional unit for all Delivery and Operation units in CPIT to provide IT Security guidance and services in close alignment with SAP Global Security & Cloud Compliance organization

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 409773  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.