Director SAP Security & Identity Access Management
A global industry leader is seeking a highly experienced Director of SAP Security & Identity Access Management to lead enterprise-wide SAP security governance and broader IAM initiatives within a complex, SOX-regulated environment.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for SAP security architecture, Segregation of Duties (SoD), GRC operations, audit readiness, privileged access management, and enterprise identity governance. The ideal candidate combines deep SAP security expertise with strong leadership experience across modern IAM platforms.
This position can be remote or you can relocate to thee Chicago area.
Key Responsibilities
SAP Security & Governance
- Lead enterprise SAP security strategy across S/4HANA, ECC, BTP, Fiori, and related environments
- Oversee SAP role design, RBAC governance, SoD controls, and access lifecycle management
- Manage SAP GRC capabilities including:
- Access Risk Analysis (ARA)
- Access Request Management (ARM)
- Emergency Access Management (EAM)
- Process Control
- Drive continuous improvement, automation, and operational efficiency within SAP security operations
SOX Compliance & Audit Leadership
- Own SAP-related SOX controls and application access governance
- Partner directly with internal and external auditors
- Lead access reviews, certification campaigns, and remediation efforts
- Ensure consistent audit evidence and compliance documentation
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Provide strategic oversight for enterprise IAM initiatives including:
- Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Federation and MFA strategies
- Lead governance and optimization efforts involving platforms such as:
- CyberArk and/or BeyondTrust
- Azure Active Directory
- Google Workspace
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead and mentor high-performing SAP Security and IAM teams
- Act as a hands-on technical leader for complex SAP security initiatives
- Partner with IT, Finance, Compliance, and Cybersecurity leadership
- Align security initiatives with broader business and operational objectives
Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in SAP Security, IAM, or Cybersecurity
- Deep expertise in:
- SAP role design
- SoD governance
- SAP GRC
- SOX compliance
- Audit support
- Experience leading enterprise SAP Security and IAM teams
- Hands-on experience with at least one PAM platform (CyberArk or BeyondTrust)
- Strong background supporting SOX-regulated environments
Technical Environment
- SAP S/4HANA Security
- ECC Security
- SAP BTP & Fiori
- HANA DB Security
- SAP GRC Suite
- Identity Governance & Administration
- PAM Solutions
- Azure AD / Google Workspace
- Access Certifications
- Federation & SSO
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC
- SAP Security or SAP GRC certifications
- CyberArk, or BeyondTrust certifications
Additional Information
- Hybrid leadership and hands-on technical role
- High visibility within cybersecurity and enterprise leadership
- Opportunity to drive modernization of SAP security and IAM capabilities
- Travel requirement: approximately 30–40%