SAP Security Lead

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SAP Security Lead

Posting Start Date : 6 / 20 / 25

Job Location (Short) :

Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941

Requisition ID : 33156

Onsite or Remote : Onsite Position

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Job Overview

Komatsu is embarking on a business transformation journey via SAP S / 4HANAimplementation project. We are actively seeking a seasoned SAP Security Lead to architect and manage the security framework for our SAP S / 4HANA Private Cloud Edition, Fiori, Business Technology Platform (BTP), etc. As part of our RISE with SAP journey, this role is central to driving security strategy, governance, and compliance to ensure our SAP environment remains secure, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices. You will work with the application owners, develop and support security priorities, create and maintain standards and procedures, and provide expertise in SAP applications. This role can be located at our headquarters in Milwaukee, WI or Chicago, IL (near O'Hare).

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the SAP authorization framework, ensuring role-based access control (RBAC), user administration, and compliance across SAP S / 4HANA Private Cloud, Fiori, and BTP.
• Manage integration of SAP solutions with IAM and SSO architecture to enforce secure authentication and access policies.
• Develop and maintain SAP security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with J-SOX, GDPR, and regulatory requirements within a validated private cloud environment.
• Develop a security roadmap for SAP transformation, aligning with business objectives, security standards, and industry best practices.
• Implement and monitor access controls, including segregation of duties (SoD), risk analysis, and remediation strategies, leveraging SAP security tools.
• Ensure audit readiness by establishing governance processes for role-based access control, periodic access reviews, and continuous security monitoring.
• Serve as a security solution architect, defining and implementing cloud security strategies to mitigate risks and support technical designs for SAP security functions.
• Collaborate with SAP and third-party vendors to align access configurations with best practices for SAP Private Cloud Edition, optimizing security and performance.
• Partner with IT Security, Infrastructure, and Cloud Operations teams to strengthen cybersecurity, application security, and identity management within SAP environments.
• Serve as a trusted security advisor to program leadership, ensuring security remains a priority throughout the SAP transformation.
• Collaborate with SAP BASIS, SAP Functional, and SAP Technical teams to support security-related changes in the SAP landscape.
• Provide SAP security support during system upgrades, patching, and new implementations.
• Train and advise business users and technical staff on SAP security best practices.
• Lead SAP security efforts in full lifecycle projects, from blueprinting to hyper-care, ensuring security and compliance.
• Monitor SAP security alerts and vulnerabilities, proactively refining incident response protocols and conducting root cause analysis for security incidents.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a security-first culture while ensuring best practices in SAP security, compliance, and cloud governance.
• Advise business and IT stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on SAP security risks, compliance, and security architecture best practices

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience required :

Skills Preferred

Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $130,000-$165,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company's founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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