SAP Security & Compliance Specialist

Xylem•Charlotte, NC

15h

About The Position

Xylem is seeking a senior-level SAP Security & Compliance Specialist (GRC) to provide hands-on functional and administrative ownership across SAP Security, GRC, and RevTrac-related transport controls. The role designs and maintains secure, scalable access models, administers governance, risk, and compliance processes, and supports audit readiness through strong documentation and control discipline. The specialist works independently and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to promote secure, compliant processes across Xylem’s SAP landscape. The role supports enterprise systems for a global water technology company whose mission is to address critical water challenges through sustainable solutions. It offers exposure to enterprise-scale SAP security, governance, and transport processes, in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The position contributes to secure operations, compliance, and business continuity across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Senior analyst-level experience supporting SAP Security.
Demonstrated experience with SAP GRC design and administration.
Hands-on experience with RevTrac and transport/change control processes.
Strong understanding of SAP role design, access controls, and governance principles.
Experience supporting documentation and evidence preparation for internal and external audits.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a structured enterprise environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a global enterprise environment.
Knowledge of segregation-of-duties concepts and access risk management practices.
Experience improving or standardizing SAP security and transport control processes.
Familiarity with regulated or highly controlled business environments.
Proven ability to support cross-functional compliance, audit, and change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SAP security roles and authorization concepts.
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to align access models with operational requirements and segregation-of-duties principles.
Evaluate and support user access provisioning, role changes, and remediation activities in alignment with enterprise controls.
Serve as the primary resource for SAP GRC design, configuration support, and ongoing administration.
Maintain and enhance GRC processes supporting access governance, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.
Identify control gaps with internal stakeholders, recommend improvements, and support sustainable governance practices.
Manage transport-related processes, emphasizing control, traceability, and change governance.
Act as the RevTrac subject matter expert, supporting administration, process ownership, and continuous improvement.
Ensure transport procedures are documented, controlled, and aligned with audit and compliance expectations.
Develop, maintain, and organize documentation for internal and external audits.
Ensure security, GRC, and transport control evidence is accurate, complete, and readily available.
Support audit requests, walkthroughs, and remediation efforts professionally and responsively.