• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for capabilities within Workspace Protection, with a focus on ZTNA and Identity Provider integration, for private and SAAS app access use cases. • Define and maintain a clear product roadmap grounded in evolving security needs, competitive dynamics, and business objectives. • Develop expertise in SSE use cases, with particular focus on ZTNA and Protected Browser — understanding how businesses deploy these capabilities to secure remote access, reduce attack surfaces, and protect sensitive web-based workflows. • Conduct customer discovery through interviews, data analysis, and close collaboration with global and regional sales teams to uncover high-value security problems worth solving. • Translate complex security and networking requirements into clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria that enable engineering teams to deliver with confidence. • Partner with engineering to guide development, remove blockers, and ensure quality outcomes • Stay current on the competitive landscape to inform positioning and roadmap decisions. • Drive go-to-market planning in collaboration with sales, marketing, and customer success, including enablement on use cases and differentiators. • Define and track key product metrics, using data to inform decisions and communicate results to stakeholders. • Present product strategy, progress, and results to the product leadership team and Senior Management Team • Travel globally (~15% of the time, typically in 1-week trips) to engage with customers, regional teams, and partners • Report to the Director of Product Management

• Develop and maintain the PCsC training roadmap • Interface with PCsC leadership on training priorities and topics • Communicate with internal customers within RTX business units to identify needs and gaps • Identify and resolve common elements of training between the teams • Work with trainers on style, approach, content, delivery, and training production • Define procedures for training development, configuration control and delivery • Work remotely most of the time, and travel to sites for program engagements and training (estimated at ~10%)

WORK OPTION: Remote_________________ As an Event Security Specialist, you will develop, lead, and implement security plans and logistics for global events. Creativity, planning, problem-solving, and the ability to navigate budget implications will ensure that the department provides appropriate and scalable security resources across a wide range of events. Your coordination with partners will maintain the safety of NBA staff, vendors, guests, players, and fans. Additionally, you will conduct investigations relating to on-court issues and operations supporting league games. You are a results-oriented team member with experience in personal and physical security strategies and investigative skills. You have a strong work ethic, and we encourage and support ambitious self-starters with strong social skills and the ability to work cohesively. We expect you to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity while positively engaging with various partners. You also embody the league's core values of integrity, teamwork, respect, and innovation. We are a nimble organization and look for leaders with a player-coach mindset and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and dig into the details. We advocate for those collaborating on contemporary ideas when building new innovative processes and strengthening existing protocols. This role is for a creative individual passionate about navigating the future with us. In addition to core responsibilities, you may lead or support key security focus areas based on organizational priorities. These may include league-specific security operations, international market leadership, or department-wide strategic initiatives. Focus areas are dynamic and may evolve over time. Major Responsibilities: Event Security Specialist - Build and execute security plans for various global events with internal and external resources. - Identify event vulnerabilities and develop analytical feedback and actionable strategies through critical thinking regarding security needs in challenging and emerging markets. - Create effective staffing and risk mitigation strategies to ensure effective security protocols and contingency plans are in place. - Manage budgets to provide scalable resources across multiple events. - Build a network of vendors who fully comply with national and international laws and regulations, professional standards, accepted business practices, and internal standards. - Conduct periodic reviews and cost-benefit analyses to identify event staffing efficiencies and provide senior executives with valuable insight that improves business planning and future strategic initiatives. - Implement department standard methodologies and incorporate innovative protocols that improve overall planning processes in a fast-paced environment. - Oversee assessments and review security planning documents for events globally. - Develop proficiencies and security standards that are aligned with industry benchmarks. - Conduct investigations involving game incidents, players, staff, and others as necessary and directed. - Participate in the security planning and on-site management of security at selected events, including league games, playoffs and finals, All-Star events, global games, drafts, and other special events. Strategic Portfolio Leadership - Lead and manage assigned security focus areas, which may include league operations, international regions, or department-wide initiatives. - Serve as a primary liaison with internal stakeholders, external partners, and law enforcement or security agencies relevant to assigned focus areas. - Ensure proactive and preventative security measures and contingency planning are integrated into broader business and event planning processes. - Conduct assessments, analysis, and planning for events, programs, or markets within assigned areas of responsibility. - Support and execute special projects, investigations, and cross-functional initiatives across the Event Security function. - Communicate effectively with senior leadership on key risks, initiatives, and findings. - Contribute to the development and implementation of security protocols, standards, and strategic initiatives across the organization. Required Education/Professional Experience - A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree is desirable. - Minimum of 10 years of previous relevant experience in global event security planning and a thorough grasp of crowd control and management strategies. - Minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience. - Formal education/training in security-related matters is a plus (i.e., ASIS, CPP) Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes - Prior experience with security and special event planning, threat assessment/risk analysis, and a thorough grasp of crowd control/management strategies. - Exceptional oral and written communication skills to prepare clear, comprehensive, and significant briefings and reports. - Ability to identify, establish, and maintain positive, constructive working relationships with business groups, law enforcement, and intelligence contacts; and must have a global network of security contacts. - Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail. - You have experience in mentorship and developing internal and external team members. - Confirmed knowledge and proficiency with various computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and ability to learn bespoke League applications. - Flexibility to travel as needed (both scheduled and for unplanned critical incident management); willingness to work flexible off hours. - Ability to organize data and prepare detailed reports of investigative findings. - Strong background in intelligence gathering, including familiarity with and use of online resources, investigative databases, subscription services, and public record checks. - Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality of sensitive information. - Proven expertise in conducting complex and varied criminal investigations. - Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with internal business groups, law enforcement contacts, and security services. - Great communicator and solid project manager, able to effectively prioritize and advance many projects happening simultaneously, often on tight deadlines - Strategic thinker with a service attitude, constantly working towards satisfying the needs of our constituents. Salary Range: $190,000-$210,000 Job Posting Title: Senior Director Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days. We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law. The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. About the NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders. SAP Security Consultant Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Security Consultant to design, implement, and manage SAP security solutions across various SAP landscapes. This role is responsible for ensuring proper access controls, compliance, and governance while supporting business operations and minimizing risk. Key Responsibilities - Design and implement SAP security roles and authorizations across SAP systems (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC, Fiori, BW, GRC). - Manage user access provisioning, de-provisioning, and role maintenance. - Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and segregation of duties (SoD). - Support and maintain SAP GRC (Access Control) modules, including risk analysis and mitigation. - Conduct user access reviews and audits, ensuring proper documentation and compliance. - Troubleshoot and resolve authorization issues and access-related incidents. - Collaborate with functional and technical teams to align security design with business requirements. - Participate in SAP implementations, upgrades, and migrations (including S/4HANA transformations). - Maintain documentation of roles, profiles, and security procedures. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. - 5–8+ years of experience in SAP Security and Authorizations. - Strong hands-on experience with SAP roles and authorization concepts. - Experience with SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, BRM, EAM). - Knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SoD) and audit/compliance frameworks. - Experience supporting SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with SAP Fiori security and UI authorizations. - Exposure to SAP Cloud environments (BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba). - SAP certifications in Security or related modules. - Experience in global or multi-country SAP environments. Key Competencies - Attention to detail and risk awareness - Analytical and troubleshooting skills - Collaboration and stakeholder management - Compliance and governance mindset - Proactive problem solving Why Syntax? Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler. - Competitive, above-average compensation - Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time - Flexible working time models, home office - Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers - A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it - Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team - Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!