SAP Security ERP Administrator

Robert Half
Des Moines, IA, United States
22 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Analysis User Authentication Business Software Database Security Multi-Factor Authentication Identity and Access Management SAP ERP Azure Active Directory Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) SAP (Applications) SAP GRC SAP HANA
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SAP Security Single Sign-On Systems Integration Sap Fiori SAPBasis SAP S/4HANA

Job description

  • Build and maintain SAP security roles, profiles, and authorization structures that support appropriate user access across business applications.
  • Guide security planning and solution design for SAP S/4HANA, Fiori, Business Technology Platform, Analytics, GRC, and related cloud-integrated environments.
  • Oversee Fiori security configuration, including catalogs, spaces, pages, tiles, and business role assignments.
  • Administer SAP HANA database security by managing users, privileges, authentication settings, encryption, audit controls, and hardening activities.
  • Support identity and access services, including single sign-on, SAML, multi-factor authentication, provisioning workflows, and Microsoft Entra ID connectivity.
  • Manage SAP GRC functions such as access requests, risk analysis, emergency access controls, and periodic user access reviews.
  • Evaluate segregation of duties risks, investigate access-related issues, and recommend practical remediation measures to reduce exposure.
  • Partner with audit, infrastructure, finance, and application teams during upgrades, testing, integrations, compliance reviews, and other security-sensitive initiatives.
  • Create and maintain standards, runbooks, technical documentation, and evidence needed to support ongoing operations and audits.

Requirements

  • Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on automation, stronger governance, and increased maturity of SAP security practices. Requirements - 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP security administration within enterprise environments.
  • At least 5 years supporting SAP S/4HANA platforms, with strong knowledge of authorization concepts and role design.
  • Practical experience with SAP Fiori security, SAP GRC, SAP HANA security, and broader SAP ERP administration.
  • Background supporting audits, compliance programs, and regulated business environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based SAP solutions and identity management technologies, including authentication and provisioning tools.
  • Ability to lead security-focused initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams.
  • Experience in financial services or insurance environments is preferred.
  • Relevant SAP or security certifications are preferred. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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