Job Description

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.

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