SAP Authorisation Consultant (Expert)

Imizizi

Reference: JHB001528-NS-1

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • 8–12+ years of SAP Authorisations experience within complex SAP landscapes.
  • Expert knowledge of SAP Security and Authorisations across ECC and SAP S/4HANA.
  • Strong experience securing multiple SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD etc.).
  • Expert knowledge of SAP Fiori Security, Launchpad, Spaces & Pages, Catalogs, Business Roles and related
  • authorisation concepts.
  • Advanced knowledge of SAP Gateway, ICF, OData Services and HTTP-based security.
  • Expert use of SAP authorisation troubleshooting tools (STAUTHTRACE, STUSERTRACE, Gateway Error Logs
  • ect.).
  • Advanced expertise in role design, SU24, SU25, organisational levels and role optimisation.
  • Strong understanding of SAP transport management (CALM/ChaRM) and secure deployment processes.
  • Extensive knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SoD), SAP security governance and audit requirements.
  • Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead security workstreams independently and mentor junior consultants.
  • Advanced Excel, automation and reporting skills.
  • Audit support experience.
  • Technical documentation and solution design.

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

  • SAP Cloud Identity Services (IAS/IPS) and Identity & Access Management (IAM).
  • Agile delivery using Jira and Confluence.
  • Scripting or automation for SAP Security administration.
  • AI tools (Co-Pilot, Joule etc.)

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the design, implementation and governance of SAP security solutions across the SAP landscape.
  • Design and maintain scalable, compliant role concepts aligned to business and security requirements.
  • Lead security activities during SAP implementations, upgrades, migrations and S/4HANA transformation
  • projects.
  • Perform advanced authorisation analysis and resolve complex security issues.
  • Conduct Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis and implement appropriate risk mitigation.
  • Review and approve role designs, SU24 proposals and security configuration.
  • Provide expert guidance on SAP Fiori, Gateway, ICF and OData security.
  • Ensure transport governance and secure deployment through CALM/ChaRM processes.
  • Support audit activities by providing security evidence, documentation and remediation plans.
  • Develop and maintain SAP security standards, procedures and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with Functional, Basis, Development and Architecture teams to deliver secure solutions.
  • Mentor junior consultants and provide technical leadership within the SAP Security team.
  • Drive continuous improvement, automation and security best practices across the SAP landscape.
  • Act as the SAP Security subject matter expert for projects, operational support and governance initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

  • 8–12+ years of SAP Authorisations experience in enterprise environments.
  • Multiple full lifecycle SAP implementation, upgrade or migration projects.
  • Proven experience leading SAP Security workstreams on large programmes.
  • Extensive experience in enterprise role design, security architecture and governance.
  • Strong Applications Operations and production support experience.
  • Experience working with auditors, architects, business stakeholders and development teams.
  • Experience coaching or mentoring SAP Security consultants
  • SAP Global Certification

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