Lead Security Engineer – SAP
Full-time | Remote
Summary
The Lead Security Engineer – SAP is responsible for driving the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise SAP systems with a focus on security, scalability, and performance. This role combines deep SAP technical expertise with strong leadership and mentoring skills to ensure secure, integrated, and high-performing solutions across the organization. Acting as both a hands-on architect and strategic advisor, the Lead Security Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives while maintaining best practices in governance, risk, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and implementation of secure, end-to-end SAP solutions, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture standards and best practices.
- Define and execute the technical roadmap for SAP security architecture, including integration, configuration, and optimization of SAP applications.
- Oversee the design, build, and rollout of SAP security components across on-premise and cloud environments.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align SAP security strategies with business goals, compliance requirements, and audit standards.
- Implement and manage SAP GRC Access Control, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and authentication solutions.
- Develop and monitor controls to mitigate segregation of duties (SoD) and SOX compliance risks.
- Configure and maintain SAP Single Sign-On, Azure AD, Kerberos, and related authentication mechanisms.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity through robust data management and integration practices using SAP HANA, SQL, and related tools.
- Provide expert technical guidance to product managers, developers, and business partners for complex security and architecture challenges.
- Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance system security, performance, and maintainability.
- Lead and mentor technical team members, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, procedures, and standards, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.
- Deliver project updates, status reports, and resource estimates while identifying and mitigating risks to implementation timelines.
Experience and Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.Minimum of 7 years of progressive IT architecture experience across enterprise-wide SAP programs.At least 7 years of combined experience in platform configuration, integration design, software development, and system architecture.Minimum of 7 years of hands-on SAP experience, including architecture, development, and integration using ABAP, Fiori / UI5, and related frameworks.Proven expertise in SAP security architecture for both on-premise and cloud applications.Experience designing and implementing security models, access control frameworks, and audit-compliant processes within SAP environments.Strong background in SAP GRC Access Control, IAM, authentication mechanisms, and SAP Single Sign-On.Familiarity with SAP HANA, SQL, and reporting or data visualization tools.Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through complex SAP implementations and optimization projects.Skills and Abilities
Deep knowledge of SAP solutions across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Distribution.Strong understanding of security, scalability, and maintainability principles within SAP and integrated enterprise systems.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a structured approach to decision-making.Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in complex technical environments.Leadership capabilities that promote collaboration, mentorship, and technical excellence within teams.Thorough understanding of software development lifecycles, governance frameworks, and IT compliance requirements.