SAP Security & Technical Administrator

The SAP Security and Administrator will focus on the configuration, maintenance, and management of SAP Security and SAP systems, ensuring the secure and efficient operation of SAP environments. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of SAP security & administration, combining technical expertise with a focus on user access management, performance optimization, and system stability.

The SAP Security and administrator is responsible for managing the security roles and authorizations within the SAP environment. The role involves defining, implementing, and supporting security roles, working closely with functional teams, and managing user access to sensitive business data and processes. This person will work closely with the Basis Lead to assist in managing the SAP landscape. He / she will be responsible for working with company auditors on all audit requirements.

The SAP Security and administrator will be responsible for any project activities where SAP GRC or security is required. This person will assist with application-level operational support, Access Request Management, Business Role Manager, Access Risk Analysis, and Emergency Access Request modules. Partner with SAP Compliance to configure and maintain the GRC ruleset and related Risks, Functions, and Mitigating Controls.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Security Role Design & Configuration :
• Design and configure SAP security roles and profiles based on business requirements, ensuring appropriate access control.
• Review and update roles to ensure compliance with security best practices and audit requirements.
• Perform role mapping and segregation of duties (SoD) analysis.
• User Access Management :
• Manage user provisioning and de-provisioning within SAP systems.
• Create, modify, and delete user accounts and roles across SAP applications.
• Ensure proper access rights for users, adhering to the principle of least privilege.
• Security Audits & Compliance :
• Conduct regular security audits and access reviews to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal auditors and other stakeholders during audit cycles and address any findings or gaps.
• Maintain role-based access control (RBAC) and segregation of duties (SoD) matrix to avoid conflicts.
• Incident Management
• Investigate security incidents and unauthorized access requests, applying corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide guidance and support to business users on security-related concerns, including access issues and security best practices.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management :
• Work closely with business process owners, functional consultants, and other SAP teams to define security requirements.
• Participate in SAP projects (e.g., system upgrades, implementations, migrations) to ensure security considerations are incorporated.
• Documentation & Reporting :
• Document SAP security roles, policies, procedures, and other relevant configurations.
• Generate reports on user access, role assignments, and SoD violations for management review.
• Continuous Improvement :
• Stay up to date with SAP security trends, patches, and vulnerabilities to ensure the protection of SAP environments.
• Recommend improvements to security policies, role configurations, and user access processes.
• Technical Support :
• Performs the administration and operation of the SAP HANA systems and associated components
• Collaborate with Technical SAP Project leads and team members on design and build of the SAP eco-system and infrastructure
• Serve as technical support for medium to complex problem resolution. Provide technical expertise for resolving escalated system issues.
• Troubleshooting and resolution of application and system errors working with 3rd party provider
• Collaborate with analysts, architects, and system owners in the testing of SAP software programs and applications.

Position Qualifications

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Retail

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