SAP Security Architect

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow.

We are looking for an experienced SAP Security Architectto join our team. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing SAP security architecture, ensuring secure access, data protection, and compliance with regulations like SOX, ITAR, and GDPR. Key tasks include conducting risk assessments, implementing SAP GRC modules, designing user provisioning processes, and collaborating with teams to integrate security throughout the SAP lifecycle.

SAP Security Design and Roadmap Implementation:

• Design and implement SAP security solutions and roadmaps for both cloud and on-premises systems.

• Integrate security into the SAP lifecycle with development, engineering, and IT operations teams.

• Conduct security assessments and audits, develop security policies, and manage SAP IAM solutions, including single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA), and integrate them with enterprise-wide IAM systems.

Role Design and Management:

• Implement SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) modules to manage user roles and access reviews, ensuring separation of duties (SoD).

• Develop and manage SAP role designs, create and maintain security roles, and collaborate with business and IT teams to define and implement role-based access controls (RBAC).

• Regularly review and update SAP roles to meet business and compliance standards.

Risk and Compliance Management:

• Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with regulations like SOX, ITAR and GDPR, and develop policies, procedures and controls to meet regulatory standards.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of SAP security professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

• Provide guidance and support to team members on SAP security best practices, compliance requirements, and role design.

Incident Response and Management:

• Lead and coordinate the response to SAP security incidents, including investigation, containment, and remediation.

• Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures for SAP environments.

SAP BASIS Administration:

• Perform SAP BASIS tasks such as system installations, upgrades, patches, and performance tuning.

• Ensure the health and performance of SAP systems, collaborating with infrastructure teams to manage SAP landscapes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field required, advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 8 years of experiences in SAP Security, including role design, implementation and management.

• In-depth knowledge of SAP security concepts, including user administration, role-based access control, and authorization objects.

• Strong understanding of ITAR and SOX compliance requirements and experience implementing controls to meet these regulations.

• Experience with SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) solutions is highly desirable.

• Extensive experience with SAP BASIS administration, including system installations, upgrades, patches, and performance tuning.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Relevant certifications such as SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect, Certified Technology Associate - System Administration (SAP BASIS), CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a plus.

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