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SAP Security Specialist
Location
Worldwide
Posted
1 day ago
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0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
SAP Security Specialist
Sequoia Connect
Role Description We are currently searching for a SAP Security Specialist: - Access & Role Management: Take full ownership of technical role, user, and authorization management across SAP Systems (specifically SAP ECC). - Role Design & Remediation: Design, modify, and maintain SAP security roles to meet evolving business requirements. Actively lead projects related to Segregation of Duties (SoD) conflict remediation. - Requirements Translation: Effectively translate business and functional specifications into secure, compliant, and technical SAP role designs. - Compliance & Governance: Ensure a consistently high level of compliance. Support the Change Management Process to maintain consistency of security and roles across all SAP landscapes. - Testing & Validation: Support end-user Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Integration testing. Perform technical validation of customized transactions. - Daily Operations & Troubleshooting: Provide day-to-day technical support, resolving security issues and troubleshooting complex SAP security problems (including approval procedures and compliance checks). Manage steady-state operational activities. - Leadership & Independence: Handle customer interactions independently and act as a functional lead/mentor for Junior consultants on the team. Qualifications - 2 to 3 years of hands-on, proven experience in SAP Security and SAP GRC within an SAP ECC environment. - Deep understanding of SAP role design methodologies, authorization concepts, and user management. - Practical experience identifying, analyzing, and remediating Segregation of Duties (SoD) conflicts. - Strong ability to interact directly with customers, translate their needs into technical security controls, and lead junior team members. - Willingness to work in shifts as and when required, and to support customers during out-of-office hours for critical issues. Requirements - Experience with SAP S/4HANA security (as a future-proofing skill). - Relevant SAP Security or GRC certifications. - Advanced Oral English. - Advanced Spanish. Benefits - Fully remote work environment.
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