SAP S/4 HANA Security Expert
Hybrid · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Summary
Design and configure SAP S/4HANA security, ensuring robust access control and authorization frameworks across business units. Translate business and compliance requirements into secure role designs, manage user access and SoD controls, support data migration, testing, audit readiness, and post-go-live activities in alignment with SAP security best practices and project timelines. Collaborate with solution architects and business leads across modules (Finance, PM, BRIM) to implement secure, auditable role designs, perform user provisioning and lifecycle management, and support security lifecycle activities including testing, migration, go-live, and hyper care. Proficiency in SAP Fiori security (Launchpad, catalogs, groups, spaces/pages), OData services activation, and integration between front-end and back-end roles is required. Strong communication skills and ability to interact with auditors and technical teams are essential.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or equivalent discipline
- minimum 6 to 7 years of experience in SAP Security & GRC across multiple industries
- minimum 2 full lifecycle implementations / rollouts and support experience in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC projects with a focus on Security and Authorizations
- extensive hands-on experience in SAP Security design and configuration, including roles and authorizations (Single, Master, and Derived roles), organizational level restrictions, and user administration
- strong experience in SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, EAM), including SoD risk analysis, mitigation controls, Firefighter ID (FFID) management, and access request workflows
- hands-on experience in end-to-end user and role lifecycle management, including role design, build, testing (Unit/SIT/UAT), and production support
- in-depth understanding of SAP security best practices, compliance frameworks, audit requirements, and SoD concepts
- experience in S/4HANA environment, Fiori security (catalogs, groups, spaces/pages), and frontend/backend role design
- working knowledge of integration with SAP modules such as FI, MM, BRIM, PM,S2C,R2R, P2P, Basis, etc. for cross-functional security design
- experience in handling audits, user access reviews, and compliance reporting
- strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills in resolving authorization issues (SU53, ST01, SUIM)
- excellent communication skills in English, with ability to interact with business stakeholders, auditors, and technical teams
- self-driven, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities within tight project timelines
- Desirable: SAP S/4HANA Security Certification (preferably S/4HANA 1909 / 2020 / 2021 and above)
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