SAP Authorisation Consultant (Expert)

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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