IT SAP Security Analyst

Houston, TX, United States

Reporting to the IT Manager SAP Administration and Security, the primary responsibility of the IT SAP Security Analyst is to support all SAP security functions in Bristow's SAP Ecosystem, including SAP Concur. The position will focus on creating technology visions, delivering technology-enabled business outcomes such as ensuring compliance with SAP security controls and procedures, improving business experiences, accelerating operational efficiency, delivering robust, scalable, and standardizing solutions in accordance with global business requirements and industry best practices.

The position holder will work closely with the IT Team and IT stakeholders, providing application and system security support for the company's business systems. The individual will also oversee SAP security development, planning, and release management of all IT SAP solutions, providing improved flexibility, control, and efficiency to the company.

The IT SAP Security Analyst will also evaluate alternative solutions; implement standard technologies and processes and be responsible for continuously improving our SAP Security solutions. The individual will plan, coordinate, and work with external service providers to ensure the delivery of agreed service levels and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer SAP GRC (Governance Risk & Compliance) Access Controls 12.0 SP 22

Oversee and assist with ongoing maintenance of configuration within the SAP GRC application

Analyze and understand current role and access restrictions from an audit perspective and synchronize with existing SAP GRC access control to provide a controlled and secure application environment

Work with business users to resolve SAP application access issues

Work with Internal and External Audit to make sure Audit requirements are met and remediate any identified gaps

Work as a member of a project team to coordinate development and determine project scope and limitations

Conduct detailed analysis sessions with end users and business stakeholders to capture business requirements or resolve access issues

Comply with industry best practices around change management, user provisioning, and privileged access

Monitor and perform SOX controls as they relate to SAP Security and GRC

Review and diagnose Separation of Duties issues arising from SAP access requests

Coordinate the synchronized delivery of new or changed roles with other changes implemented by the IT functional and technical teams

Coordinate the completion of security role unit testing with SAP functional leads

Create formal user access management and GRC process documentation, including but not limited to process flows, narratives, procedure documents

Administer SAP User authorization, including account creation, role assignments, and GRC SOD analysis

Monitor and perform SOX controls as they relate to SAP Security and GRC

Create data extracts and reports from systems based on requirements

Practice strict adherence to security requirements

Implement security policies, processes, audits, SOX, and SOD concepts

Design and build security authorizations based on SOD standards and business requirements

Participate in SAP audit discussions, questions and help resolve the SOD issues

Work with IT teams and third-party service providers to design, develop and implement global systems and security processes

Support on-going audits, providing analysis of reports, findings

Assist with SAP projects as needed, providing risk assessment

Communicate to technical and business partners regarding risks and potential controls to mitigate risks

Participate in projects to provide a viewpoint on risk and risk mitigations

Update and research recommendations for product and system improvements

Drive process automation and replace manual operations to create efficiencies

Solve or recommend solutions for complex issues and problems

Work with offshore AMS SAP Security resources for support

Work directly with software vendor for prompt resolution of any problems or emergencies

Provide on-call application support for critical issues as needed

Enable a high performing, self-organizing, dynamic team

Provide appropriate issues escalation to the necessary levels as required

Manage risks and issues proactively, including resources, costs, and systems, and recommend appropriate solutions

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree

Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP security design (role, profile, auth objects, etc.) and architecture

Experience delivering projects in a technology/digital environment, managing both external clients/stakeholders and internal leaders and project teams

Ability to translate business requirements into technology requirements

Understanding of SOX Audit requirements

Ability to work on projects across other SAP systems and components

Ability to provide high-level and detailed estimates for activities involving role provisioning and solution design

Ability to instruct and guide less senior SAP Security Analysts

Experience working with third party offshore support model Commitment to problem-solving and interfacing with colleagues and clients

Strong working knowledge of Security authorization objects, both standard and custom transaction codes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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