SAP Security & Authorization Consultant

SAP Security & Authorization Consultant required by Whitehall Resources for an 4-6 month extendable project assignment for our client based in Switzerland.

Start: Immediately / ASAP
Duration: 4-6 months +
Location: Mainly remote with occasional on-site visits in Zurich, CH & Katowice, PL
Workload: 4 days per week (80%)
Languages: English (must-have) German (nice to have)

Tasks and Responsibilities
– Responsible for all SAP on premise and public cloud-based systems in terms of authorization and security management (SAP ECC, SAP S/4 Public Cloud, SAP BW/4HANA, SAC, IBP, Ariba)
– IT system owner for the SAP GRC system(S) and the implemented processes for access management and FireFigher processes
– Manage and maintain system security, including user roles, authorizations, and password policies, while ensuring segregation of duties (SoD) compliance for all relevant SAP systems
– Design, implement and secure SAP roles and authorization models tailored to business need
– Ensure SAP systems meet standards like SOX, GDPR, ISO27K, and collaborate with auditors for documentation and compliance reviews (access and role reviews)
– Serving as the main contact for SAP-related security incidents, efficiently resolving them, and conducting thorough investigations with proper documentation and follow-up actions
– Support the 1st level support for day-to-day operations in the user access management process, give guidance to use the GRC processes in the best possible way.
– Work on SAP projects representing the security stream (SAP rollouts & large company projects)
– Create and maintain the SOPs for all relevant SAP systems
– Be involved into the internal IT control framework by providing the required data for testing the ITGC in the SAP security and authorization area
– Provide training to global & local business users for the SAP GRC processes

Job requirements (must have)
– Functional security and authorization consultant with hands on system experience
– Understands the business context of the position and is willing to proactively work with the different business counter parts
– Open personality which likes to work in an international and distributed team setup
– Acts service and solution oriented and is eager to learn new topics
– Works independently within the team and is willing to go the extra mile if required
– Good communication and organization skills
– Excellent command of spoken and written English (German is a plus)
– Willing to handle projects and support activities in parallel
– Experience with problem solving situations; includes approaches used, tools, tactics used to manage for effective outcomes

Professional Competence
– Minimum 5 – 10 years’ experience as functional SAP security and authorization consultant
– Strong knowledge of SAP system architecture, including SAP Basis/BTP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC
– Strong experience in working with SAP GRC/IAG systems
– Strong experience in managing user, roles in SAP ECC and S/4, profiles, and security in SAP
– Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, ISO27K, or similar compliance standards
– Experience with SAP system audits and security assessments
– Good understanding on the end-to-end SAP processes like procure to pay or order to cash

Start Date is Immediate/ASAP!

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