Risk Consulting - Risk Technology - SAP GRC & Security - Senior Consultant

About the role

With rapid growth across SAP and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), EY is seeking SAP Security and GRC professionals who understand risk management challenges and can support improved business performance through SAP Application Security and GRC solutions. As a Senior Consultant in Risk Technology, you will support client engagements by contributing to the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Security and GRC capabilities across transformation initiatives. You will work alongside experienced managers and partners, gaining exposure to complex SAP environments while building deep technical expertise and client-facing skills within a collaborative, people-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Application Security and SAP GRC Access Control solutions across SAP environments
• Assist with SAP transformation initiatives, including S/4HANA and cloud-based SAP solutions, under the guidance of managers and senior leaders
• Perform security role design, user provisioning, access reviews, and Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis in alignment with defined risk frameworks
• Support SAP audit activities (internal and external), including evidence collection, issue remediation, and control documentation
• Collaborate with functional and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and document security-related processes
• Contribute to the development of deliverables, workpapers, and client-facing documentation
• Work effectively within onshore and offshore delivery models as part of a broader project team
• Stay current on SAP Security, GRC tools, and industry developments through training and on-the-job learning

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience supporting SAP Security and/or SAP GRC engagements
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information security, or a related field (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Design, Build, Test, and Deploy activities for SAP Application Security across systems such as SAP ECC, S/4HANA, FIORI, ARIBA, HCM, or SuccessFactors
• Experience supporting SAP GRC Access Control (e.g., version 12.0 or similar technologies), including exposure to IAM integrations (e.g., Saviynt, SailPoint, SAP IAG)
• Experience supporting SoD and Critical Action rule sets, access provisioning, and emergency access processes
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with guidance and supervision
• Willingness to travel based on client needs (estimated up to 80%); valid U.S. driver’s license and passport required

Skills

• Hands-on experience supporting SAP Security and SAP GRC Access Control implementations
• Understanding of SAP Application Security concepts across on-premise, cloud, and SaaS SAP applications
• Ability to execute defined tasks independently while escalating risks and issues appropriately
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities

Nice to have

• Progress toward or interest in obtaining relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, SAP Security, SAP GRC)
• Exposure to SAP audit processes and regulatory or compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR)
• Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow or HP ALM
• Awareness of emerging SAP technologies such as BTP, SAC, AI, or RPA

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans
• Flexible vacation policy, allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need
• Paid time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence

Pay

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $102,500 to $187,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $122,900 to $213,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

Schedule

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.