SAP Application Security Lead - U.S. Citizenship Required

CGI Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior SAP Application Security Lead to steer security design and implementation for a CGI Federal government program leveraging SAP S/4HANA, GRC, and SAP BTP. This hybrid role in Lebanon, Virginia, offers a competitive annual compensation and requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance as part of the contract obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of SAP Security Analysts through the full project lifecycle.
• Leverage project tools and applications to deliver SAP security solutions that align with SAP best practices and industry standards.
• Participate in security solution selection, design, and implementation as a project team member.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen a secure SAP environment.
• Direct all security aspects of system builds, upgrades, patching, client copies, and system refreshes.
• Facilitate SAP security workshops with clients and project personnel.
• Proactively engage the project team and client for requirement gathering and status reporting.
• Provide extensive training and leadership to client and internal teams.
• Identify and communicate security issues, risks, and opportunities to support timely resolution.
• Deliver SAP security solutions, analytics, reports, and design TDS/FDS/WRICEF documents and SOPs.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a CGI background check; ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience administering SAP security for SAP applications.
• At least 5 years of experience leading a major IT program with multiple teams or projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for interactions across all management levels.
• Experience in SAP landscape security strategy and architecture.
• Experience supporting SAP implementations for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (SAP GRC), SAP BTP, and other SAP security tools.
• Experience with SAP application security implementation methodologies, role-based user authorization, and access controls.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, deliverables, and milestones.
• Hands-on experience with SAP security configuration, user administration, authorization troubleshooting, and role-based security maintenance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment with ongoing challenges.
• Capability to serve as a liaison between business units, technology teams, and project development teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.

Technologies

• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
• RISE
• SAP GRC
• SAP BTP

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well-being programs

Skills

• Business Process Consulting

Desired Qualifications

• Deep understanding of user authorization and Segregation of Duties (SoD) concepts.
• Ability to influence change and operate effectively in rapidly evolving technology and business environments.
• Current SAP Security Certification is desirable.
• Project experience within government agencies or the public sector is highly desirable.