Sr SAP Security Architect

Job Details:
Job Title: SAP Security Architect
Location: Los Alamitos, CA
Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:
The Security Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing the security framework, access controls, and compliance standards for the SAP landscape (e.g., S/4HANA, BTP, Fiori). The lead will ensure that the SAP systems are secure against internal and external threats while aligning with business processes, audit requirements, and IT strategy. 

Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Design: Define and maintain the security architecture roadmap, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Segregation of Duties (SoD) frameworks, and security policies.
Authorization Management: Configure, manage, and optimize complex SAP security roles, profiles, and authorizations across various modules (S/4HANA, GTS, BRIM, BW, GRC).
System Protection: Implement security controls for SAP landscapes, including cloud integration (BTP), SAP Fiori apps, and network security.
Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Conduct security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments, ensuring compliance with standards such as GDPR and SOX.
Identity Management: Integrate SAP with enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems (e.g., SAP GRC).
Project Leadership: Provide technical expertise during, upgrades, and modernization initiatives. 

Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience: Requires minimum 12+ years of experience in SAP security administration and architecture.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of SAP authorization concepts, SAP Fiori security, SAP BTP security, and SAP GRC.
Security Expertise: Strong knowledge of authentication mechanisms (SAML, OAuth, SSO), data protection, and encryption protocols.
Leadership: Ability to lead teams, collaborate with business stakeholders, and drive technical visions to success. 

Typical Qualifications Background
Bachelor''''''''s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience in SAP S/4HANA migrations and implementation.
Experience in role-redesign for a brownfield implementation program is a must
Proven experience in leading security projects within complex, multi-system environments