Job Description

Job Title: Senior Consultant - SAP Security
Career Level - D2
YOE - 7 to 9 Years
Introduction to role
As a Senior Security Consultant, you will be a key contributor to a technical team for a large SAP implementation project spanning across countries and continents. You should possess strong knowledge in security, authorization, and compliance, with proven expertise in implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP landscapes.
Accountabilities

• Design and deploy solutions for maintaining the compliance and security of SAP applications and underlying HANA databases.
• Collaborate closely with the statutory Risk and Compliance Team, engaging with SAP teams and key members across business units to develop creative, scalable, and sustainable security solutions while ensuring SOx and Audit compliance.
• Deliver clear, well-structured, and meaningful information to a target audience using suitable communication mediums and language tailored to the audience.
• Provide architectural guidance and design technical solutions that meet functional requirements.
• Develop innovative ideas for automating repetitive processes and tasks.
• Interact with Business Users, Application Engineering Leads, EPO, EPF for requirement gathering, analyzing issues, and providing timely updates on progress made.

Essential Skills/Experience

• In-depth SAP Security understanding & shown implementation experience in S/4 HANA & Fiori, ECC, BI/BW, GRC Access Controls
• Well versed with foundational Security concepts across various business processes
• In-depth understanding of SAP role design considering segregation of duties (SoD)
• In-depth understanding of Fiori authorization concepts, UI/UX aspects with SAP Security Space (Pages & Spaces, App Support, unified launchpad)
• Experience in requirement gathering, designing roles for hub & embedded deployment of S/4 HANA
• Hands-on experience in configuration of GRC Access Control modules (ARA, ARM, ARA & BRM)
• Hands-on experience in managing SAP SoD ruleset (Create, operate & maintain)
• Hands-on experience on Security activities for SAP system upgrade/transformation
• Very good understanding of integration of SAP modules in end-to-end business processes
• Ability to understand business requirements from business users and prepare functional specifications, prepare test scenarios inclusive of security design, support during various test phases, perform cutover activities & post go-live support.
• Accountable/Responsible to provide audit support, monitor & report manual/automated SOx controls, coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders on effective execution of SOx controls
• Evaluate & drive enhancements to existing SOx Controls to improve efficiency and effectiveness, evaluate scope for simplification & automation.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work in large and diverse teams.
• Good communication in English (spoken & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Open to Hybrid model: 3 days/week from office

Desirable Skills/Experience

• SAP S/4HANA related certification or willingness to complete such certification.
• Exposure to SAP Solution Manager, JIRA, UI/UX tools

At AstraZeneca, we lead transformation by fusing our digital and data capabilities with business backing. We accelerate the business forward by leveraging leading technologies and exploring data to make improved decisions. Our constantly evolving environment challenges us to innovate and find bold new ways of approaching everyday tasks. Empowerment and collaboration are key as we work together as one diverse team of specialists. We continuously expand our knowledge and develop through a two-way feedback loop. Our work positively impacts patients across the world.
Join us now to shape the future of digital healthcare!
Date Posted 19-Mar-2025
Closing Date 01-Apr-2025
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.