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SAP NS2 Application Security-Onsite - Chantilly, VA
Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance
SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services. SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary of SAP. At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets and information of Americans. We offer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance; NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role.
All internals must have manager's approval to transfer.
The SAP Application Security Consultant candidate will be responsible for our security and controls in delivery and maintenance of solutions that meet our client's complex needs. Candidates should have knowledge or previous work experience in managing SAP applications in a cloud environment, understanding the complexities that come with cloud, and can effectively communicate cloud security design/architecture ideas to technical as well as non-technical client stakeholders. This is a full-time position, and due to security requirements is on-site only.
Skills/Experience Requirements

• 4-10 years' experience managing SAP application security for the client's SAP landscape, from development up to production.
• Ability to design, configure, develop, and maintain SAP roles (composite and single) to align with business requirements.
• Participate in role redesign projects during upgrades or business transformations.
• Deep understanding of SAP authorization concepts catering to SAP S/4 HANA systems.
• Experience in application security implementation and maintenance, to include minor enhancements as well as support pack/version upgrades.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently troubleshoot security access issues, interacting with key functional/business stakeholders as necessary in order to resolve SAP Application Security errors/exceptions.
• Keeps oneself constantly abreast of the latest advancements on SAP S/4 HANA, and other emerging security authorization concepts.
• Knows the risks associated with application security vulnerabilities and proposes solutions to eliminate and/or mitigate those risks.
• Understanding of SOX, SOD, and SAP IT General Computer Controls, how these compliance requirements impact security, and provide solutions to address them.
• Support, develop, and enable junior team members.
• Provide SAP security technical training to client counterparts, as needed.

Additional Requirements

• BA/BS Degree is required. Ideally in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Information Technology.
• Note: The job description is meant to be a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we will expect the selected candidate to show flexibility and eagerness to undertake varied tasks and projects.

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Requisition ID: 452245 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID: 452245
Posted Date: Aug 10, 2026
Work Area: Information Technology
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
Location: