SAP Security Lead

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You Are:

An experienced SAP Security Lead with deep expertise in SAP Authorizations and security design. You excel at leading teams, driving end-to-end security implementations, engaging with cross-functional groups, and making high-impact decisions. You bring a proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence across teams to deliver secure, scalable, best practice SAP solutions.

The Work:

• Ensure all security solutions align with business requirements and approved business process designs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for SAP Security and Authorizations.
• Manage and mentor the security team to perform effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with multiple functional, technical, and business teams across the project.
• Own and influence key decisions related to SAP security architecture and design.
• Provide problem-solving leadership for issues impacting multiple workstreams.
• Define, update, and maintain project plans to manage progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Implement best practices for business function to processes and enhance operational efficiency.

This is a hybrid role in Houston, TX and will require 3 days per week in the office.

Here's what you need:

• Minimum of five years of experience with SAP Authorizations.
• Minimum of three years of experience with SAP IT & Business Controls
• Minimum of three years of experience with SAP BTP Security.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' experience). If Associate's degree, minimum 6 years' equivalent work experience.

Bonus points if:

• You have prior experience in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industries.
• You have hands-on experience with SAP BW/4Hana migrations.
• You have exposure to SAP cloud solutions and modern identity management tools.
• You bring strong analytical skills and excel in problem resolution across multiple teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading SAP Security design in enterprise environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Experience managing large-scale project deliverables and leading technical teams.

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $73,800 to $218,800

Cleveland $68,300 to $175,000

Colorado $73,800 to $189,000

District of Columbia $78,500 to $201,300

Illinois $68,300 to $189,000

Maryland $73,800 to $189,000

Massachusetts $73,800 to $201,300

Minnesota $73,800 to $189,000

New York/New Jersey $68,300 to $218,800

Washington $78,500 to $201,300

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