Sr Manager, SAP Security Architect

Company Overview

Join Us as an SAP ECC Security Sr Manager - Drive Transformation at the Intersection of Business and Technology

We are seeking a seasoned SAP Security Lead to architect and manage the security framework for our global SAP landscape, including SAP ECC and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). 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.

Job Summary

The SAP Security Lead will provide strategic direction for SAP security initiatives while managing day-to-day execution of identity and access controls. This role involves close collaboration with IT, finance, audit, and business stakeholders to implement and maintain robust security frameworks, tools, and processes. The ideal candidate combines deep SAP security expertise with leadership skills to guide global teams and external partners. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong foundation in SAP security architecture, a deep understanding of compliance frameworks, and a passion for continuous improvement. Curiosity, motivation to learn, integrity, and honesty are essential traits for success in this role. The SAP Security Lead must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple tasks and deadlines and must be able to adjust priorities as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Design and govern SAP security architecture across ECC, S/4HANA, and cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with SOX, GDPR, and NIST standards.
• Develop and enforce SAP authorization frameworks, role-based access controls (RBAC), and segregation of duties (SoD).
• Manage integration of SAP solutions with IAM and SSO architecture to enforce secure authentication and access policies.
• Lead SAP security operations, including role administration, audit remediation, risk mitigation, and vulnerability management.
• Oversee SAP security for system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring security requirements are integrated into solution design.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to maintain audit readiness and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor SAP security alerts, conduct risk assessments, and implement proactive measures to mitigate threats.
• Mentor team members and manage external partners delivering SAP Identity and Access Management (IAM) services globally.
• Collaborate with HR and business teams to align user access with organizational changes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP security, including multiple tools for security.
• Deep expertise in SAP security across multiple SAP products (ECC, S/4HANA, GTS, Ariba, Fiori, BTP).
• Strong understanding of SAP authorization concepts, compliance frameworks, and private cloud security.
• Proven experience with IT SOX controls, risk analysis, and audit processes.
• Hands-on experience in SAP security project lifecycles, including design, build, testing, and hypercare.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize SAP configurations and security practices.
• Recommend and implement improvements to the overall security and administration of SAP environments.
• Stay up to date with SAP product updates, security patches, and industry trends to ensure the best practices are followed.

Preferred Skills

• SAP certifications in Security or GRC.
• Experience with SAP BTP, SAP Cloud Identity Services, and integration with identity providers (e.g., Azure AD).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation for SAP security processes.

Why Join Us?

• Lead strategic SAP security initiatives in a global environment.
• Work with cutting-edge SAP technologies and cloud platforms.
• Collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented culture.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $86,643 - $144,406 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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Bachelors (required)

Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation for SAP security processes (preferred)
Experience with SAP BTP, SAP Cloud Identity Services, and integration with identity providers (e.g., Azure AD) (preferred)
SAP certifications in Security or GRC (preferred)
Hands-on experience in SAP security project lifecycles, including design, build, testing, and hypercare (required)
Proven experience with IT SOX controls, risk analysis, and audit processes (required)
Strong understanding of SAP authorization concepts, compliance frameworks, and private cloud security (required)
Deep expertise in SAP security across multiple SAP products (ECC, S/4HANA, GTS, Ariba, Fiori, BTP) (required)
10 years: Yearsof experience in SAP security, including multiple tools for security (required)