SAP Platform Security Consultant

Accenture•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Platform Security professionals develop and deliver solutions - including the design and implementation of SAP application Security Roles, implementation of SAP Access and Process Control, Segregation of Duties Analysis Rules, Security Role Provisioning solutions, Security Analytics, Automated External Application Scanning, and Automated Source Code Analysis - that minimize the impact of internal and external manipulation of applications to access, steal, modify, or delete sensitive data. A Security and Risk professional developing and delivering solutions that protect SAP systems and data by establishing policies, practices, and tools that prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or disruption. SAP Platform Security professionals develop and deliver solutions - including design and implementation of SAP Security Roles, Segregation of Duties Analysis Rules, Security Role Provisioning solutions, Security Workflow, Business Process Controls, Security Analytics, Enterprise GRC Solutions, Automated External Application Scanning, and Automated Source Code Analysis. A professional at this position level within Accenture has the following responsibilities: Adapts existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems. Understands the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals. Uses considerable judgment to make decisions and seeks guidance on complex problems. Primary upward interaction is with the direct supervisor. May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments with guidance. Decisions often impact the team in which they reside. Manages small teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture.

Requirements

Strong understanding of information security management principles, SAP application security implementation methodologies, role-based access controls, distributed systems administration, and distributed system recovery.
Demonstrate experience 1) independently completing complex security-related tasks (ex. An upgrade to S/4HANA); 2) making major contributions in assuring deliverables meet contract and work plan objectives and; 3) taking on tasks of increased complexity
Ability to take a broad view of the position and take initiative to communicate, interact, and cooperate with others to ensure that all aspects of a task are addressed
Ability to independently create written deliverables and participate in presentations
Minimum 3 years of experience in SAP S/4 HANA, with a focus on implementation
Minimum 3 years of experience creating technical documentation
Minimum 3 years of experience with SAP Fiori and HANA DB security experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a consultant/advisory capacity.
Big Four experience preferred
Knowledge of internal controls, with relation to SAP Security and SAP Access/Process Controls
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment
Desire to work in an environment fostering teamwork and camaraderie
Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Contribute to a strong client relationship through interactions with client personnel
Understand engagements as they relate to client's business
Configure security and associated solutions in SAP S/4 to meet unique client security requirements
Demonstrate knowledge in some areas of industry or functional specialty
Communicate client expectations to the engagement team
Conduct security assessments
Assume responsibility for small components of engagements. May have a greater role in small engagements
Contribute to engagement planning and verify that deliverables meet contract and work plan objectives.
Deliver services that meet Accenture Project Manager specifications
Recognize and communicate opportunities to sell "add-on" work to client