Job Description

25-080 SAP Authorization Specialist


Resume Due Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Number of Vacancies: 1
Level: MP6
Hourly Rate: $85 - 100/hour
Duration: 6 Months
Hours: 35
Location: 1908 Colonel Sam Dr (100% remote)


Job Overview

• Design, implement, and maintain user roles, authorizations, and profiles in SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, BW, BPC, SuccessFactors, and SAP Workforce software systems.
• Support user provisioning and de-provisioning processes, including troubleshooting access issues and segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts.
• Conduct periodic reviews of access controls and user authorizations to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal audit and external auditors to support audit requests and evidence gathering related to SAP access controls.
• Perform security impact assessments for system changes and new functionality.
• Monitor and manage GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) tools, if applicable.
• Support the implementation, improvement and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR).
• Support SAP security activities in major projects, including system upgrades, new implementations, and integrations.
• Stay up to date on SAP security best practices and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation on security model and access control processes.
• Provide backup support to SAP transport management when needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Security, GRC, CISA) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on SAP security and authorizations experience.
• Strong experience with SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, SAP BW, BPC, SuccessFactors, and Workforce software.
• Proven expertise in supporting IT audits and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience with GRC Access Control, SoD conflict resolution, and audit remediation.
• Project-based SAP implementation and upgrade experience is an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of SAP ECC, EC, BW and BPC security concepts, role-based access control (RBAC), and authorization object structures.
• Knowledge of SAP Workforce authorization objects and structures.
• Strong understanding of business processes across finance, HR, and operations.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex security and authorization issues.
• Familiarity with SOX and other compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of Identify IQ and ServiceHub is an asset.

Preferred Certifications:

• SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP System Security and Authorizations
• SAP GRC Access Control Certification