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Ingevity · 1 week ago

SAP Security Lead

North Charleston, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ingevity is a company that develops innovations aimed at improving the environment and enhancing people's lives. The SAP Security Lead will provide strategic and operational support to ensure SAP environments are secure and compliant, while also contributing to global business and technology initiatives by integrating security controls across various platforms.

Chemical

No H1B

Responsibilities

This role serves as the primary owner of the SAP Security function, accountable for defining, implementing, and continuously improving security controls across all SAP environments

Support the activities of user management and roles & authorizations in SAP S4/HANA

Support key business improvement, enablement, productivity, and security initiatives (on-time, on-budget, and on-quality)

Contribute to upgrade planning and testing for SAP S/4HANA version upgrades, ensuring security controls are validated and migrated

Support post-transition stabilization and optimization of SAP RISE platform, including role redesign and GRC integration

Responsible for security risk assessments as part of Ingevity’s change enablement practice

Configure, test, and deliver a S/4HANA security solution that meets business and audit requirements

Translate security requirements into implementation specifications consistent with overall design

Continue to adopt and promote security initiatives to improve Ingevity’s security posture

Participate in SOX control and control monitoring activities in support of corporate compliance

Resolve segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts within SAP and other SaaS environments

Work as part of a global team to partner across geographic and organizational boundaries to share best practices for enterprise application cybersecurity controls

Participate in audits representing the security design, implementation, and support processes

This position will engage IT groups (Infrastructure/Field Services and Enterprise Applications), and corporate business units (ex: HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Audit, Plant Operations Personnel). Interactive engagement will require communication with individual contributors, middle management, and executive management

This position will engage and manage external contacts including vendors, contractors, auditors, regulatory/law enforcement agencies, industry associations, and technology partners

Qualification

SAP SecurityGovernanceRiskComplianceSAP Certified Technology AssociateCybersecurity CertificationsData Security ConceptsCybersecurity FrameworksTask PrioritizationSAP RISE KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Minimum of 5 years with SAP security, governance, risk, and compliance controls is required, bachelor's degree in an IT, Business Administration, or related field

SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP System Security and Authorizations is required

Experience in SAP Security

Understanding of data security concepts, such as Application Security Testing, code security rules, with emphasis on Microsoft technologies

Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (SAP Security Framework, OWSAP, MITRE ATT&CK)

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience of problem-solving dispute resolution, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience to prioritize and delegate tasks, adhere to project schedules and meet deadlines

Preferred

Cybersecurity related certifications such as Security+ preferred

Knowledge of SAP RISE environments is a plus

Company

Ingevity

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From cleaner automotive emissions to sustainable materials, Ingevity is a global specialty materials company at the forefront of delivering products that make the world cleaner, safer and more sustainable.

Founded in 2015

North Charleston, South Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees