SAP Application Security Lead - U.S. Citizenship Required

Senior SAP Application Security Lead responsible for delivering SAP security solutions on a S/4HANA Greenfield government program, guiding a team of SAP Security Analysts through the project lifecycle in Lafayette, LA (hybrid).

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and successful CGI background check are required prior to starting; ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience administering SAP security for SAP applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a major IT program with multiple teams or projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all management levels.
• Experience shaping SAP landscape security strategy and architecture.
• Experience supporting project implementations with SAP GRC, SAP BTP, and other SAP security tools.
• Experience in 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 in SAP security configuration, user administration, authorization troubleshooting, and role-based security development and maintenance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment with ongoing challenges.
• Ability to liaise between business units, technology teams, and project development teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while delivering high quality results.

Technologies

• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
• RISE
• SAP GRC
• SAP BTP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft PowerPoint

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

Desired Qualifications

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

Skills

• Business Process Consulting