Job Number: 7578
External Description:
Job Summary
The SAP Application Security Architect is responsible for leading the strategy, design,
and governance of SAP security architecture for the PSEG SAP Modernization project to
migrate to S/4HANA. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
SAP systems by establishing robust security frameworks, access controls, and
compliance standards aligned with business and regulatory requirements. Key
responsibilities include designing and maintaining SAP role-based access controls
SAP SuccessFactors
(RBAC), Segregation of Duties (SoD) frameworks, and identity and access
management (IAM) integrations across SAP landscapes including S/4HANA, SAP Fiori,
SAP BTP, and related cloud platforms (including SAP Service Cloud). The role partners
closely with business, audit, compliance, infrastructure, and application teams to
proactively mitigate risk, support regulatory audits, and enable secure digital
transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP authorization concepts, security
architecture design, risk management, and governance, along with proven leadership
experience in complex, multi-system SAP environments.
This position reports to the SAP Modernization Technology Delivery Manager.
Job Specific Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information
Technology, Computer Engineering or Information Sciences preferred, or related
field.
10 years of work experience in technology solution engineering. 12+ years of
work experience in technology solution engineering without a degree.
6-8 years of experience in SAP BI/Reporting and Analytics solutions.
Deep expertise in SAP security architecture across S/4HANA, ECC, BW/4HANA,
SAP Fiori, and SAP BTP.
Strong hands-on experience designing and maintaining role-based access controls
(RBAC.)
Proven experience implementing and managing Segregation of Duties (SoD)
frameworks (e.g., SAP GRC Access Control.)
Experience integrating SAP with enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM)
solutions.
Strong understanding of SAP authorization objects, profiles, and transport
management.
Experience supporting SOX, NERC, or other regulatory compliance audits.
Knowledge of SAP cloud security principles and hybrid landscape security design.
Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required
Desired
SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Security, SAP GRC, S/4HANA, SAP BTP).
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar.
Experience with SAP GRC modules (Access Control, Process Control, Risk
Management)
Experience designing security for SAP Fiori and SAP Gateway
Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT)
Experience leading large-scale SAP transformations (e.g., ECC to S/4HANA) from a
security architecture perspective.
Experience with large scale SAP Utility projects.
Job Number: RQ#83525
Community / Marketing Title: Principal IT Solutions Architect - SAP App Security
Location_formattedLocationLong: Newark, New Jersey US
