SAP Basis and Security Analyst Role

SAP Basis and SAP Security Analyst

Location: Latham, New York / Charlotte, North Carolina

Salary: May be negotiable, depending on experience.

The SAP Basis & Security Analyst role requires experience in SAP Basis and Security with expertise in SAP Basis, Security and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining SAP landscapes, ensuring system security, and implementing GRC solutions to support compliance and risk management, troubleshoot and resolve SAP issues, proactively enhance and maintain system stability, integrity, and performance. This individual must be able to collaborate easily and cross functionally across PIP.

This position requires strong experience with SAP Basis and SAP Security GRC.

Job Responsibilities:

• SAP Basis Administration:
• Perform SAP system installations, upgrades, migrations, and patching;
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system resources;
• Manage system backups, disaster recovery, and high availability configurations;
• Coordinate with infrastructure teams for database, OS, and network-related support.
• SAP Security:
• Design, implement, and maintain SAP security roles and authorizations;
• Conduct user access reviews and manage role-based access control (RBAC);
• Troubleshoot authorization issues and ensure compliance with security policies;
• Work closely with business and functional teams to define security requirements.
• SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance):
• Implement and support SAP GRC Access Control, Risk Analysis, and User Provisioning.
• Perform Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis and remediation.
• Manage workflows for user access requests and role assignments;
• Monitor security logs and ensure adherence to audit and compliance standards;
• Provide recommendations for security best practices and risk mitigation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field;
• 5+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration and SAP Security;
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM);
• Knowledge of SAP ECC, S/4HANA, SAP NetWeaver, Solution Manager and cloud-based SAP solutions;
• Experience in security audits, compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, etc.), and risk management.
• Proficiency in SAP system monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques;
• In-depth knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and integration with SAP;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Good understanding of network, OS, and database security (e.g., DB2, Oracle, MS SQL Server).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessment of complex production support issues and ability to recommend and implement effective solutions
• SAP Basis or SAP Security certifications preferred

Protective Industrial Products (PIP) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

At PIP Global Safety, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and valued. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we strive to ensure that employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Employment practices and policies may be subject to variation based on applicable laws and regulations in different countries and jurisdictions.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, training, and development opportunities. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our global success and enriches our culture