Accenture Federal Services · 9 hours ago
SAP Application Security Lead
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $203K/yr
5+ years expAccenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance national security and improve citizens' lives. The SAP Application Security Lead will be responsible for overseeing the SAP Application Security and Identity Access Management for the S/4HANA program, ensuring compliance with federal standards and leading complex security analysis and role architecture.
ConsultingFinanceInformation TechnologyManagement ConsultingOnline PortalsProfessional Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and govern User Access Management (UAM), overseeing the end-to-end design, implementation, and maintenance of S/4HANA security roles, including Fiori-specific authorizations
Architect GRC Security Components, leading the analysis, design, and testing of SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, EAM, CUP) to ensure automated and compliant user provisioning
Oversee SoD Risk Assessments, establishing protocols for the identification and remediation of Segregation of Duties and Critical Action risks across all functional workstreams
Direct User Provisioning and Role Design, ensuring all development and testing activities adhere to established Security Management controls and federal audit requirements
Manage User Access Reviews (UAR), implementing periodic certification processes to validate user entitlements and ensure continued business necessity
Support UM Audit Requests, serving as the primary lead for internal and external audit inquiries related to user access, providing evidence and remediating findings
Monitor and report on security posture, providing visibility into SoD violations, high-risk access, and the overall health of the security environment
Collaborate with Functional Leads, ensuring that security designs for B2R, P2P, and O2C modules are integrated seamlessly without hindering business productivity
Manage and mentor a team, including the training and development of junior security specialists in SAP HANA security, Fiori App-based access, and GRC troubleshooting
Ensure adherence to Accenture delivery methodology to manage the security lifecycle from initial discovery through deployment and go-live support
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in SAP Security Management, demonstrating a deep understanding of S/4HANA Security, SAP GRC (12.0+), and Fiori Catalog/Group design
Knowledge of SoD Frameworks, including experience with the Global Rule Set and implementing mitigating controls in a complex environment
Proficiency in project planning and resource management, including the ability to manage team utilization, project timelines, and security-specific risk logs
US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
Must be eligible to obtain a government Secret Clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Preferred
Experience in mentoring junior team members to enhance their technical configuration skills and understanding of federal compliance (NIST/FISMA)
Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) integration with federal single sign-on (SSO) or PIV/CAC card authentication
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Company
Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ron Ash
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Bharat Patel
Managing Director, AI Missions
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