Security Lead

Req ID: 371838NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Security Lead to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).Job Description Job Description – SAP Security LeadDay to Day job Duties: (what this person will do on a daily/weekly basis)Lead and oversee SAP Security and GRC activities for global Greenfield S/4HANA implementation. Act as the primary Security & GRC Lead, owning end‑to‑end security architecture, role design, risk management, and compliance strategy. Define and manage the SAP Security and GRC governance model, aligned with internal controls, audit requirements, and SAP best practices. Own and maintain the Security & GRC inventory/backlog, including roles, authorizations, SoD rules, mitigations, and access workflows. Design and implement S/4HANA security architecture, including:Business roles, catalogs, and authorization designFiori Launchpad security and role mappingTechnical and functional access controlsLead SAP GRC Access Control processes:Access Risk Analysis (ARA)SoD rule set design and maintenanceMitigation controlsEmergency Access Management (EAM / Firefighter)Partner with functional, development, and integration leads to ensure clean‑core‑compliant security design across:S/4HANASAP BTPSAP FioriRAP/CAP and side‑by‑side extensionsDefine SAP BTP security architecture, including:Role collectionsOAuth scopesTrust configuration and identity federationSupport security design for integrations with SAP Ariba, SuccessFactors, and other SAP SaaS applications. Manage user provisioning and lifecycle processes, including integration with IAM/IDM solutions. Conduct security testing, authorization testing, and GRC validation during SIT, UAT, and pre‑go‑live phases. Support cutover, go‑live, hypercare, and post‑go‑live access stabilization activities. Coordinate audits, address findings, and ensure compliance with internal and external security requirements. Track work execution, risks, and issues using Agile/Jira. Mentor and guide onshore and offshore SAP security and GRC teams. Basic Qualifications: (what are the skills required to this job with minimum years of experience on each)SAP Security & GRC Experience:10+ years of SAP security and authorization experience. S/4HANA Greenfield Implementations:6+ years supporting or leading security for Greenfield S/4HANA programs. SAP S/4HANA Security:6+ years designing roles, authorizations, and Fiori security concepts. SAP GRC Access Control:5+ years hands‑on experience with: Access Risk Analysis (ARA)Mitigation ControlsEmergency Access Management (Firefighter)Fiori & Launchpad Security:4+ years managing catalogs, groups/spaces, and role mappings. SAP BTP Security:4+ years designing security for SAP BTP, including role collections, OAuth scopes, and trust configurations. Cloud & SaaS Security:3+ years securing integrations with SAP Ariba, SuccessFactors, or other SAP public cloud solutions. Identity & Access Management (IAM):Experience integrating SAP with corporate IAM/IDM solutions and user provisioning workflows. Audit & Compliance:Proven experience supporting SOX, internal/external audits, and compliance reviews. Agile Delivery & Jira:4+ years experience working in Agile delivery environments using Jira. Leadership & Communication:Demonstrated experience leading SAP security workstreams and collaborating with IT, business, and audit stakeholders. Travel: This position requires someone who can travel at least 80%. Preferred location is East coast or Midwest.Degree: Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent work experienceNice to Have; (But not a must)Prior experience leading multi‑vendor, global delivery programs. 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