Package Specialist-SAP Application Security

Job description

from IBM careers

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Package Specialist in SAP Application Security, you will be responsible for maintaining SAP application security solutions for clients, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will work closely with clients to understand their security requirements and translate them into functional solutions using SAP security tools. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Configure SAP Security Settings: Configure and customize SAP security settings to meet client requirements, implementing role-based access control and segregation of duties in SAP systems. • Implement Security Policies: Design and implement SAP security policies and procedures, conducting security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation. • Collaborate with Clients: Collaborate with clients to understand their security requirements and translate them into functional solutions, providing training and support on SAP security best practices and tools. • Maintain Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base, staying up-to-date with new features and releases of SAP security modules. • Stay Current with SAP HANA Security: Stay up-to-date with the latest SAP HANA security features, trends, and best practices.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Exposure to SAP Security Configuration: Experience working with SAP security settings, including configuration and customization to meet client requirements. • Understanding of Role-Based Access Control: Familiarity with implementing role-based access control (RBAC) and segregation of duties (SoD) in SAP systems. • Knowledge of Security Audits and Risk Assessments: Exposure to conducting security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation. • Experience with SAP Security Tools: Experience working with SAP security tools to design and implement security policies and procedures. • Familiarity with Industry Standards and Regulations: Understanding of industry standards and regulations, such as SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR, and their implications on SAP security solutions.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• SAP HANA Security Knowledge: Exposure to the latest SAP HANA security features, trends, and best practices, with the ability to apply this knowledge to design and implement secure SAP solutions. • Industry Standards Familiarity: Understanding of industry standards and regulations, such as SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR, and their implications on SAP security solutions, with the ability to ensure compliance. • SAP Security Tools Proficiency: Experience working with SAP security tools to design and implement security policies and procedures, with the ability to configure and customize SAP security settings.