IT & Software

SAP Security Consultant

Avance Consulting

Montreal · Montreal (Administrative Region) · Canada

Principal Consultant - SAP Security Lead – S/4HANA Migration

Job Type: Permanent

Principal Consultant – SAP Security Lead – S/4HANA Migration.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • At least 14 years of Information Technology experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in SAP Security with expertise in roles & authorizations.
  • Hands‑on experience in SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, firefighter management).
  • Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA security concepts & Fiori authorization model.
  • Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and project governance.
  • Experience in SoD risk management and compliance frameworks.
  • Ability to manage security during cutover & hyper‑care phases.
  • Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with SAP Cloud Platform security & integration.
  • Knowledge of Identity Management solutions & Single Sign‑On (SSO).
  • Exposure to automation tools for role provisioning & compliance reporting.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodology & DevOps practices in SAP projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define & implement SAP Security strategy for S/4HANA migration aligned with SAP Activate phases.
  • Design & maintain roles & authorizations for SAP modules ensuring least privilege & compliance.
  • Manage SAP GRC Access Control for risk analysis, firefighter IDs, & SoD violation remediation.
  • Experience in working on SAP Cloud ALM (CALM).
  • Conduct security workshops during Explore phase & finalize security blueprint.
  • Coordinate with functional teams for security requirements & WRICEF governance.
  • Perform security testing during SIT/UAT & validate access controls before go‑live.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, & organizational security standards.
  • Lead cutover activities for security including role transports & emergency access provisioning.
  • Monitor & report on security KPIs & audit findings.
  • Provide knowledge transfer & training to support teams on security processes.

Employment Details

  • Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment Type: Full‑time
  • Job Function: Information Technology
  • Industries: Staffing & Recruiting
  • Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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