SAP Basis and Security/GRC Consultant

Title: SAP Basis and Security/GRC Consultant
Duration: 6 Months Contract to Hire
Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Onsite

Required:
Client is seeking an experienced SAP Basis and Security Consultant with expertise in SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) to join their team in our corporate offices in Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining SAP landscapes, ensuring system security, and implementing GRC solutions to support compliance and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:
SAP Basis Administration:
Perform SAP system installations, upgrades, migrations, and patching.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system resources.
Manage system backups, disaster recovery, and high availability configurations.
Coordinate with infrastructure teams for database, OS, and network-related support.

SAP Security:
Design, implement, and maintain SAP security roles and authorizations.
Conduct user access reviews and manage role-based access control (RBAC).
Troubleshoot authorization issues and ensure compliance with security policies.
Work closely with business and functional teams to define security requirements.

SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance):
Implement and support SAP GRC Access Control, Risk Analysis, and User Provisioning.
Perform Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis and remediation.
Manage workflows for user access requests and role assignments.
Monitor security logs and ensure adherence to audit and compliance standards.
Provide recommendations for security best practices and risk mitigation.

Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration and SAP Security.
Strong hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM).
Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP NetWeaver, and cloud-based SAP solutions.
Experience in security audits, compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, etc.), and risk management.
Proficiency in SAP system monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques.
Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and integration with SAP.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
SAP certifications in Basis, Security, or GRC.
Experience with SAP Solution Manager, ChaRM, and transport management.

Experience working with SAP NS2 cloud
Knowledge of cloud security (SAP BTP, AWS, Azure);
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.