SAP Platform Security Architect

SAP Platform Security Architect (SAP RISE)Position SummaryThe SAP Platform Security Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the enterprise security architecture for a large-scale SAP RISE environment supporting Purchasing, Finance, Treasury, Material Management & Planning (MMP), and more than 60 Agile Product Teams. This role establishes enterprise security standards, architecture patterns, governance, and technical direction to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant SAP platforms.The architect partners with Enterprise Architecture, Product Teams, Platform Engineering, Identity Services, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Business stakeholders to ensure SAP security is implemented consistently across cloud and hybrid environments while enabling rapid delivery of business capabilities.This role is accountable for the long-term security strategy of the SAP platform rather than day-to-day operational security administration.At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.We believe that freedom of movement drives human progress. Ford Information Technology (IT) is shaping the future of mobility by redefining the transportation landscape, enhancing the customer experience and improving people’s lives. Join the Ford family as we change the way the world moves.You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases• Tuition assistance• Established and active employee resource groups• Paid time off for individual and team community service• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-GR1 Primary ResponsibilitiesEnterprise SAP Security ArchitectureDefine the enterprise SAP Security Reference Architecture.Develop security patterns for SAP RISE and hybrid landscapes.Govern security architecture across more than 60 product teams.Establish platform security standards and reusable design patterns.Lead architecture reviews for new SAP capabilities.Review solution designs before implementation.Define security guardrails for all SAP products.Ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture principles.Maintain platform security roadmaps.SAP Identity and Access ManagementDesign and govern enterprise identity architecture including:Microsoft Entra IDSAP Identity Authentication Service (IAS)SAP Identity Provisioning Service (IPS)SAP Access ControlSAP Cloud Identity ServicesSAP Identity Access Governance (IAG)Privileged Access Management integrationSingle Sign-On (SSO)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)OAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectSAMLSCIM provisioningAuthorization ArchitectureProvide enterprise guidance for:Role design standardsBusiness role architectureTechnical role architectureDerived role strategyComposite role strategyOrganizational level securityFiori CatalogsFiori SpacesFiori PagesAuthorization ObjectsCDS AuthorizationRAP authorization conceptsEmbedded Analytics securitySAP RISE SecurityProvide architecture and governance for:SAP S/4HANA RISESAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)SAP Integration SuiteSAP BuildSAP Build Process AutomationSAP Event MeshSAP Work ZoneSAP Mobile ServicesSAP Joule and AI capabilitiesSAP DatasphereSAP Analytics CloudSAP Cloud ALMPlatform Security GovernanceEstablish governance across all Product Teams by:Reviewing architecture designs.Defining secure implementation patterns.Maintaining security standards.Driving architecture consistency.Reviewing exception requests.Managing technical debt.Publishing reference architectures.Leading security design reviews.Approving security architecture decisions.Security Risk ManagementLead architecture for:Segregation of Duties (SoD)Sensitive AccessEmergency Access (Firefighter)Privileged AccessCritical Transaction MonitoringPlatform Risk AssessmentsThreat ModelingSecurity Exception ManagementAudit ReadinessCompliance ReportingCloud SecurityProvide architecture for:Network segmentationPrivate LinkSecure connectivityEncryption at restEncryption in transitKey ManagementCertificate ManagementSecrets ManagementAPI SecurityWAF integrationReverse ProxySecure Internet AccessAI SecurityDefine security architecture for:SAP JouleAI AgentsGenerative AIAI GovernancePrompt SecurityModel Access ControlsData PrivacyAI Risk ControlsResponsible AIAgent-to-Agent integrationsDevSecOpsDevelop secure engineering practices including:CI/CD securityTransport governanceSecure software deliveryStatic code analysisSecurity testingInfrastructure as Code securityAutomated compliance validationRelease governancePlatform Governance Across Product TeamsProvide architecture oversight for over 60 Product Teams supporting:PurchasingFinanceTreasuryMaterial Management & Planning (MMP)LogisticsSupplier ManagementManufacturingEnterprise IntegrationAnalyticsMaster DataResponsibilities include:Architecture reviewsDesign approvalsSecurity standardsPlatform consistencySecurity roadmapsProduct team guidanceTechnical mentoringRequired Technical SkillsSAP PlatformsSAP S/4HANASAP RISESAP BTPSAP FioriSAP GatewaySAP HANASAP Cloud ALMSAP Integration SuiteSAP DatasphereSAP Analytics CloudSAP BuildSAP Mobile ServicesSAP JouleSecurity TechnologiesSAP GRCSAP IAGMicrosoft Entra IDIASIPSOAuthOpenID ConnectSAMLSCIMAzure Key VaultMicrosoft DefenderSIEM integrationOnapsis (preferred)SecurityBridge (preferred)Enterprise ArchitectureExperience with:TOGAFNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkNIST AI Risk Management FrameworkZero Trust ArchitectureDefense-in-DepthSecure-by-Design principlesCloud Security ArchitectureRequired Experience5+ years of SAP Security experience.5+ years of SAP Security Architecture experience.Experience leading enterprise SAP transformations.Experience with SAP RISE.Experience governing enterprise SAP platforms.Experience supporting large-scale global SAP implementations.Experience defining enterprise security standards.Experience working with Enterprise Architecture.Experience supporting Agile Product Teams.Experience presenting to executive leadership and Architecture Review Boards.Leadership ExpectationsThe successful candidate will:Influence without direct authority.Drive enterprise standards.Build consensus across Product Teams.Communicate effectively with executives.Mentor architects and engineers.Balance security with business agility.Translate complex technical topics into executive-level recommendations.Foster a culture of secure-by-design engineering.Success MetricsWithin the first 12 months, the architect will:Establish an enterprise SAP Security Reference Architecture.Publish reusable security patterns for SAP RISE and SAP BTP.Implement governance processes supporting 60+ Product Teams.Reduce architecture exceptions through standardized security patterns.Improve security review consistency and delivery speed.Strengthen identity governance, privileged access controls, and Segregation of Duties.Enhance cloud security posture and audit readiness.Enable secure adoption of SAP AI capabilities, including Joule and agentic workflows.Primary ResponsibilitiesEnterprise SAP Security ArchitectureDefine the enterprise SAP Security Reference Architecture.Develop security patterns for SAP RISE and hybrid landscapes.Govern security architecture across more than 60 product teams.Establish platform security standards and reusable design patterns.Lead architecture reviews for new SAP capabilities.Review solution designs before implementation.Define security guardrails for all SAP products.Ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture principles.Maintain platform security roadmaps.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-29