Akkodis · 6 hours ago
SAP Security Architect
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $90/hr
5+ years expAkkodis, Inc. is seeking an onsite SAP Security Architect for a role with a global industry leader. The role is responsible for designing and governing the enterprise-wide security and access architecture, focusing strongly on SAP security and access frameworks.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Kathy Becher
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and govern the implementation of holistic enterprise security and access architecture, with an emphasis on SAP and integrated ERP environments, ensuring alignment with underlying business process architecture
Partner with SAP, Information Security, and Infrastructure teams to establish and enforce security standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring consistent adoption across business units while supporting business process efficiency and compliance
Lead SAP security design strategies, including user provisioning, access control models, role-based security, segregation of duties, and privileged access management, all in close conjunction with the organization’s business process architecture
Oversee and participate in the integration of SAP security solutions with identity and access management tools (e.g., Saviynt), establishing seamless user lifecycle management processes connected to business processes
Advise on and coordinate the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), supporting compliance with SOX, GDPR, and other regulations while mapping controls to business process risks
Collaborate with audit and compliance teams to ensure all SAP and related systems are in line with internal and external standards; address findings and drive remediation efforts as needed, always with consideration to business process impacts
Contribute to security architecture reviews for new initiatives, SAP projects, migrations, integrations, and cloud transformations, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated within the context of business process architecture
Monitor the evolving threat landscape, evaluate emerging technology and security trends, and recommend innovative practices to strengthen the security posture of SAP and connected systems, with full awareness of their intersection with business processes
Develop and deliver engaging training and awareness programs focused on SAP security and access management for technical and business stakeholders, highlighting the importance of business process alignment
Mentor and guide junior security team members, sharing expertise, best practices, and providing technical leadership across security initiatives
Generate and maintain documentation for architectures, security controls, and processes related to SAP and integrated applications, with clear mapping to business processes where relevant
Qualification
Required
5+ years of enterprise security architecture, with a strong background in SAP security design, deployment, and management
Hands-on experience integrating SAP with identity and access management solutions such as Saviynt, SailPoint, or similar (cloud and on-premise)
Comprehensive understanding of security and access management best practices, including IAM, RBAC, ABAC, and privileged access management
Practical knowledge of business process architecture and its interdependencies with enterprise security and access management frameworks
Strong grasp of compliance frameworks, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations affecting SAP environments (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001)
Outstanding project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
SAP S/4 or GRC is a plus, including demonstrated expertise with SAP GRC, including Access Control, Process Control, and Risk Management modules
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SAP Security, SAP GRC, or equivalent are highly desirable
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Term life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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Chief Operating Officer (COO), Americas
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Vice President & Partner: Technology and Engineering Consulting and Services
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