Lead Cyber Security Engineer (Onsite)
About the role
The SAP Security & Platform Security Engineer is an experienced SAP and Workday security professional with deep expertise in SAP GRC, Workday security configuration, Emergency Access/Firefighter processes, and cross application Segregation of Duties and privileged access controls. This role is responsible for architecting secure integrations for SAP’s Joule AI capabilities and promoting Responsible AI and privacy by design principles.
Responsibilities
Lead the redesign and governance of SAP Emergency Access Management (Firefighter), including policy development, workflow design, automated logging and auditing, and stakeholder training.
Architect secure end-to-end SAP security for Business AI/Joule, integrating IAS/IPS, SCIM/IPS provisioning, Global User ID strategy, OIDC authentication, and user bound principal propagation.
Implement core AI security controls aligned with Responsible AI principles; including authentication, authorization, encryption, masking, content filtering, and RAG processes.
Establish a unified cross application Segregation of Duties (SoD) framework across SAP, Workday, and other enterprise systems, defining risks, rulesets, and mitigating controls.
Lead SoD and access risk remediation efforts by refining user access, adjusting roles, and coordinating with audit and compliance teams to meet SOX, GDPR, and regulatory requirements.
Integrate SAP and Workday privileged access requirements into the enterprise PAM framework and define standardized workflows for request, approval, usage, and revocation of elevated access.
Lead Workday security architecture, including security groups, domain policies, role hierarchies, permission models, and consistent least privilege design.
Oversee enterprise access governance, including periodic access reviews, JML processes, and certification cycles to prevent entitlement creep.
Act as the primary liaison across IT Security, HRIS, Audit, Compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of SAP and Workday security with PAM, SoD, and enterprise IAM strategies.
Conduct audits, risk assessments, and remediation planning while delivering clear reporting, training, and communication to stakeholders.
Qualifications
SAP Security & GRC Expertise: 5–10+ years designing SAP roles and authorizations, managing GRC Access Control, and leading Firefighter, SoD analysis, and access risk remediation in S/4HANA and Fiori.
Workday Security Experience: 3–5+ years configuring Workday’s role-based security model, including domain policies, security groups, hierarchies, granular permissions, and SoD controls.
Privileged Access & Identity Management: Experience designing and operating PAM/EAM workflows, enforcing least privilege access, and supporting audit, monitoring, and compliance processes.
Cross Application SoD & Governance: Ability to define and manage SoD rulesets across SAP and Workday using platforms such as SAP IAG for unified risk visibility and mitigation.
AI & SAP Security Architecture: Understanding of SAP Business AI/Joule, IAS/IPS, SCIM provisioning, OIDC authentication, principal propagation, and AI security controls aligned with Responsible AI principles.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, SAP Security/GRC, or Workday Security preferred.
Soft Skills: Strong ability to lead cross functional security initiatives and communicate complex IAM and AI security concepts to technical teams, business partners, auditors, and senior leadership.