SAP Cyber Security Expert
Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)
Full-time (Permanent)
A day in the life
- Design secure SAP system architectures and continuously enhance existing environments, including SAP Basis, SAP Cloud solutions (BTP and SAP SaaS), and SAP Identity and Access Management (IAM).
- Serve as a trusted partner for global SAP transformation initiatives, including SAP RISE migrations and the expansion of security controls.
- Develop, document, and validate SAP security standards, procedures, and controls, including operating procedures, exception management, system hardening measures, secure-by-default configurations, and the protection of RFC, API, and interface communications.
- Define and evolve the SAP Secure Operations Map while contributing to SAP security architecture, controls, and global security services across a worldwide SAP landscape.
- Lead the integration of SAP within a global Identity and Access Management (IAM) service ecosystem.
- Act as a trusted advisor to SAP Basis, development, and business teams by translating security requirements into practical and effective SAP solutions.
- Ensure SAP security architecture aligns with enterprise security strategies, risk management objectives, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a key communication and consulting partner for the SAP organization, CISO organization, Global Cyber Security teams, SAP partners, and external stakeholders.
- Integrate SAP cyber security capabilities seamlessly into global cyber security services and frameworks.
- Provide expert guidance and support for audits, assurance reviews, control assessments,
and testing activities.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and effectively communicate and influence across both technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements:
- University or college degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or 5+ years of hands-on SAP experience
- Primary expertise in SAP technologies, including SAP Basis, SAP platform architecture, and SAP Cloud solutions; experience with SAP BTP and SAP SaaS environments is highly desirable.
- Secondary focus on security, with experience in SAP security concepts and IT security principles.Strong understanding of SAP security concepts, cyber security frameworks, and IT security principles.Robust technical knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), SAP Identity and Access Management (IAM), and identity integration platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and/or SAP Security or SAP GRC are an advantage.
- Passion for viewing processes and procedures as opportunities for improvement, optimization, and further development.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to identify the best course of action and implement solutions that reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
- Honest and professional, with a proactive mindset that supports a team culture of knowledge sharing, excellence, and collaboration.
- Fluent in English. German is a plus.
- Bold, innovative and enjoy challenging yourself
- Honest and skilled, a strong team player
- Big picture thinker, go-getter, self-starter
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