Sr IT Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive candidate who can lead and support our SAP Security initiatives, with a primary focus on S/4HANA implementations, ERP & GRC upgrades, BTP Security & IAG. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of S/4HANA role design (including Fiori), user administration, audit compliance, licensing optimization, BTP Security, IAG Implementation & Support experience. You will work closely with functional teams, audit, and project managers to design secure systems, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• S/4HANA Implementation & Security Design: Lead the design and implementation of SAP Security Architecture (roles, profiles, authorizations) for S/4HANA and Fiori, bring industry best practices.
• Least minimum access: Lead with security best practices to follow least minimum & least privilege access.
• Fiori Security: Experience on Fiori Launchpad security, including catalogs, groups, spaces, and OData service authorizations. Should be able to do troubleshooting for access issue.
• SAP S/4HANA Licensing: Manage and optimize SAP user licensing models, specifically focusing on Digital Access, indirect usage, and authorization-based license measurement.
• Audit & Governance: Support internal/external audits, conduct periodic user access reviews, and ensure compliance with security policies. 
• GRC Access Control: Implement, configure & Utilize SAP GRC 12.0 or higher for Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, remediation, risk mitigation. Design Access request workflow. Implementation of all modules of AC & PC modules of GRC 
• SAP IAG: Integrate IAG with GRC and support end to end. Follow industry best practices.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide L2/L3 support for security-related issue and resolving authorization issues.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with functional consultants, Technical consultants, controllership team and business owners to define security requirements for new projects and rollouts.
• Project Coordination: Lead Security implementation end to end and ensure all access management concepts are well running.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 7–8+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Security, with at least 4 years focused on S/4HANA implementations or conversions.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA Architecture, HANA Database Security, and Fiori.
  • Strong expertise in SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, EAM), Process control and IAG
  • Knowledge of Licensing: Familiarity with S/4HANA licensing models and optimization techniques
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with the ability to lead and mentor team members.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of handling multiple tasks with various stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Relevant SAP certifications are a plus.
• Experienced in AGILE and DEVOPS environment

Preferred Certifications (good to have)

• SAP Security certification (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP S/4HANA Security).
• SAP BTP security or Cloud Security concepts implantation
• SAP GRC Access control & Process control implementation

SAP IAG learnings and achievements