SAP Security Team Lead

Border States•Willmar, MN

1d•$115,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

The SAP Security Team Lead leads the SAP Security team and is accountable for SAP ERP application security architecture, including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and application-level security. The role provides day-to-day direction, work prioritization, and technical guidance to SAP Security Analysts, and serves as the primary escalation point for complex security issues. The position owns the role-based authorization model, SAP GRC or similar security tooling, and the segregation of duties (SOD) program. It partners with business process owners, IT teams, and Security, Compliance, Risk, and Audit stakeholders to keep SAP systems secure, compliant, and aligned with documented security policies. The role also leads security workstreams for projects and upgrades, supports audits, and provides strategic guidance to IT leadership. The position may be based in Fargo, North Dakota; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Denver, Colorado; Phoenix, Arizona; or Kansas City, Arizona, and may be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States. The listed pay range is $115,000–$160,000, with individual compensation determined by job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity, and overall responsibilities.

Requirements

A four-year STEM degree or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of Security Engineering experience or related IT experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on SAP security experience.
At least 2 years of experience leading teams, projects, or workstreams.
At least 5 years of SAP GRC or other SAP security tool design/configuration experience.
Strong knowledge and working experience with S/4HANA, Fiori, and BI reporting security, and integration between SAP FI, MM, and SD modules.
Experience integrating with Identity Management Systems for provisioning and Directory Services for authentication.
Extensive experience conducting segregation of duties risk analysis, establishing mitigating controls, and monitoring sensitive access and elevated privileges.
Demonstrated experience supporting and leading internal and external audits, such as SOX audits.
Broad understanding of application security for ERP solutions.
Excellent working knowledge of PCs, Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint), the Internet, and Outlook; SAP experience is required.
Demonstrated leadership ability, including setting direction, delegating effectively, and developing team members.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; courteous, responsive, accurate, and engaged.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leaders and auditors, through written, verbal, and virtual channels.
Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across functions, levels, and geographies.
Skill in planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
Ability to gain consensus, make informed decisions, and take ownership of results.
Ability to execute plans and deliver measurable outcomes under pressure.
Proactive and self-motivated, with a positive, can-do attitude.
Openness to feedback, awareness of personal strengths and development areas, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, ensure satisfaction, and resolve issues promptly.

Nice To Haves

Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
Experience with third-party SAP add-on systems, such as Logistics or Procurement.

Responsibilities

Lead the SAP Security team by assigning and prioritizing work, setting expectations, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of security requests, projects, and support.
Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentoring to SAP Security Analysts, including support for onboarding, training, and development.
Own SAP security architecture and the role-based authorization model, including role design standards, naming conventions, and centralized role management across S/4HANA, Fiori, and BI.
Review and approve role designs, changes, and user provisioning processes to ensure alignment with SAP Security best practices and documented policies.
Oversee the effectiveness and governance of SAP GRC capabilities, including access request management, risk analysis, emergency access, and access certification.
Own the segregation of duties ruleset and process, including risk analysis, mitigating controls, and monitoring of sensitive access and elevated privileges.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits; coordinate audit evidence, explanations of operational processes, and remediation of findings.
Partner with Security, Compliance, Risk and Audit teams, business process owners, and IT leadership to maintain a compliant solution and educate stakeholders on security and SOD.
Act as the escalation point for complex SAP security issues and drive root cause analysis and resolution.
Lead the security workstream for projects, upgrades, and new functionality; map current-state to future-state processes and identify and close security gaps.
Evaluate future SAP software releases and third-party SAP add-on systems for security impact and applicable functionality.
Develop and maintain team procedures, standards, and metrics; identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational time and cost.
Recommend actions to address forecasted risks and changes in the technology environment.
Provide IT leadership with strategic guidance and recommendations regarding SAP security risks, emerging technologies, compliance requirements, and future capability needs.
Provide input to the Director on team staffing, workload planning, and team members’ performance feedback.
Maintain and publish SAP security documentation, help documents, and work instructions.
Lead security-related business continuity and disaster recovery planning and maintain related test documentation.
Create, facilitate, and contribute to training on security best practices and application functionality.
Work effectively with all Border States personnel and perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designate.