SAP Security and Access Controls Sr Associate

PwC•Washington, DC

1d•$77,000 - $202,000

About The Position

As a SAP Security and Access Controls Sr Associate, you will provide consulting services to help clients confirm compliance and strengthen security within SAP applications. You will analyze client requirements, implement security measures, and guide compliance with regulatory standards within PwC’s Cyber, Data & Tech Risk practice. You will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, build client relationships, and mentor junior team members while using critical thinking, data insights, and a broad range of tools and methods to support delivery. You will help clients mitigate risk, protect sensitive data, and maintain access control processes that support business application performance. You will contribute to SAP compliance and security delivery, anticipate client needs, and develop your understanding of the changing business context. The role requires travel of up to 40%.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of experience delivering SAP compliance, security, and governance solutions, including auditing, advisory, and implementation engagements.

Nice To Haves

A Master's or Master of Business Administration degree in at least one of these fields: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, or Risk Management/Insurance.
SAP security and access controls consulting experience for client engagements.
Experience with SAP GRC, compliance reviews, and access remediation.
Ability to interpret business process risks and control design across SAP environments.
Experience applying data analytics to support control testing and issue tracking.
Ability to build client relationships while anticipating team and stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

Analyze SAP security and access control requirements for client environments and translate them into role design and authorization solutions.
Implement SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance controls to support access provisioning, segregation of duties, and compliance review activities.
Review user access, sensitive transaction activity, and control exceptions to identify risks and recommend remediation actions.
Develop and maintain security documentation, audit support materials, and access control records for client engagements.
Support compliance assessments by evaluating SAP configurations against regulatory guidelines and internal control requirements.
Collaborate with engagement teams to interpret findings, address control gaps, and track remediation progress.
Guide junior team members through security testing tasks, documentation standards, and issue resolution approaches.
Interpret technical and business requirements to help clients strengthen SAP security processes and protect sensitive data.