Role Summary
The Assistant Manager – SAP Basis & Security is responsible for leading the administration, security, and governance of SAP systems across hybrid (cloud and on-premises) environments. The role ensures system stability, secure access management, compliance with audit requirements, and seamless integration across SAP applications including S/4HANA, BTP, Ariba, SuccessFactors, and MDG.
This position combines technical leadership, operational ownership, and governance accountability, aligned with enterprise-scale SAP landscapes and cybersecurity standards.
Key Responsibilities

SAP Basis Administration & Operations
Lead SAP system administration for S/4HANA and related platforms, including monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
Manage transports, system refreshes, upgrades, patches, and kernel updates
Monitor system health, batch jobs, logs, interfaces, RFCs, and database performance
Coordinate with infrastructure, cloud, and database teams to ensure availability and SLA compliance
SAP Security & Authorization
Design and maintain SAP roles and authorization structures aligned with least privilege and SoD principles
Manage user provisioning, role assignments, and authorization troubleshooting
Conduct user access reviews, emergency access (firefighter), and remediation activities
Provide audit evidence, access reports, and compliance documentation
SAP GRC & Access Governance
Configure and support SAP GRC modules (ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM)
Manage SoD rules, risk analysis, mitigation controls, and workflows
Support SAP IAG for cloud-based access governance across SAP SaaS applications
Lead periodic access certifications and audit remediation activities
SAP Cloud Security (BTP, IAS, IPS, Work Zone)
Administer SAP BTP subaccounts, role collections, destinations, and trust configurations
Configure IAS for SSO, identity federation, and authentication policies
Manage IPS for user and role provisioning across SAP systems
Support Work Zone access control and launchpad content configuration
SAP Application Security (MDG, Ariba, SuccessFactors)
Manage security and access controls across SAP MDG, Ariba, and SuccessFactors
Ensure secure integration between SAP S/4HANA and cloud systems
Support role design, provisioning, and access troubleshooting for business users
Identity & Integration Security
Design and implement SSO using SAML 2.0, OAuth, and IAS/IPS integration
Manage authentication flows across SAP ecosystem (S/4, BTP, SaaS apps)
Troubleshoot federation, certificates, tokens, and login failures
Compliance, Audit & Operations
Ensure adherence to internal security policies, audit requirements, and cybersecurity standards
Support audits with system logs, access controls, and compliance evidence
Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes
Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures
Required Skills & Experience
Strong experience in SAP Basis & Security administration
Expertise in SAP S/4HANA authorization and role design
Hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control and/or SAP IAG
Experience in SAP BTP security, IAS, IPS, and SSO configurations
Knowledge of integration security (RFC, OAuth, SAML, certificates)
Strong understanding of SoD, audit controls, and compliance frameworks
Experience supporting hybrid SAP environments (cloud + on-premise)
Preferred Qualifications
SAP certifications (Basis, Security, GRC, or BTP)
Experience in large-scale SAP transformation programs
Knowledge of SAP Cloud ALM or Solution Manager
Soft Skills (Assistant Manager Level)
Leadership mindset with ability to guide teams and vendors
Strong stakeholder communication (business, cybersecurity, and IT)
High ownership and accountability for critical systems
Ability to manage incidents under pressure
Proactive risk identification and continuous improvement focus
Education
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience Required
8–10+ years in SAP Basis & Security
Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP cloud security
Experience in GRC/IAG implementation is highly preferred

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