SAP Functional Consultant

SAP Security Engineer

Duration: 09 Months (Extension Possible Based on Business Needs and Position Availability) Location: Charlotte, NC – Fully Onsite!

We are seeking an experienced SAP Security Engineer to support enterprise-wide SAP security operations, governance, and compliance initiatives. This role will focus on SAP security architecture, role design, SAP GRC administration, Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, audit support, and risk remediation across a complex SAP ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP Security and SAP GRC Access Control modules, along with experience supporting large-scale SAP environments including S/4HANA, Fiori, HANA DB, and related cloud and integration technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• SAP Security Administration & Design
• Design, implement, and maintain SAP security solutions across multiple SAP platforms and applications
• Configure and administer SAP authorization objects, transaction codes, and role structures including:
  • Single roles
  • Composite roles
  • Parent and derived roles
• Support SAP security architecture for environments including:
  • SAP HANA
  • S/4HANA
  • Fiori
  • BW/4HANA
  • SAP BTP/CPI
  • SAP BODS
  • SLT
  • SuccessFactors
  • Concur
  • OpenText
  • Vertex
  • SailPoint
  • SAP Joule AI Copilot

SAP GRC & Compliance Responsibilities:

• Configure and support SAP GRC Access Control (Version 12.x or higher)
• Manage and support:
  • Emergency Access Management (EAM)
  • Access Risk Analysis (ARA)
  • Access Request Management (ARM)
  • Business Role Management (BRM)
  • User Access Reviews (UAR)
• Conduct Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis and remediation activities
• Support SOX compliance and audit-related security controls
• Facilitate user access certifications, reviews, and workflow approvals
• Manage firefighter access requests and emergency access governance processes

Project & Operational Support:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for:
  • Requirement gathering
  • Security design
  • Development support
  • Testing activities
  • Production support
• Participate in full lifecycle SAP GRC implementations including:
  • Workshops
  • UAT coordination
  • Regression testing
  • Cutover planning
  • Hypercare support
• Contribute to solution architecture and technical design activities
• Support process improvements and governance initiatives related to SAP security and compliance

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in SAP Security and SAP GRC Access Control
• Hands-on experience with SAP GRC modules including:
  • EAM
  • ARA
  • ARM
  • BRM
  • UAR
• Strong understanding of Segregation of Duties (SoD) concepts and compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting enterprise SAP environments including S/4HANA and HANA-based systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting SOX audits and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced and evolving environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving in a Solution Architect or technical lead capacity
• Experience defining SAP security solutions for enterprise projects and change requests
• Familiarity with SAP cloud and integration technologies
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and governance frameworks
• Experience supporting identity and access management integrations

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Detail-oriented and highly analytical
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experienced in enterprise SAP governance and compliance environments
• Collaborative with both technical and business stakeholders
• Adaptable in dynamic and rapidly changing environments