SAP Cyber Security Expert SAP Security & GRC

SAP Cyber Security Expert
Mississauga, ON (REMOTE) Once a month to office
Full-time (Permanent)

We are seeking a SAP Cyber Security Expert to join our Global Cyber Security team. Working closely with internal stakeholders, this role bridges IT security and SAP operations to ensure compliance and protect data against evolving threats. If you have a proven track record in designing, implementing, and governing security controls for SAP systems.

A day in the life

• Design secure SAP system architectures and continuously enhance existing environments, including SAP Basis, SAP Cloud solutions (BTP and SAP SaaS), and SAP Identity and Access Management (IAM).


• Serve as a trusted partner for global SAP transformation initiatives, including SAP RISE migrations and the expansion of security controls.


• Develop, document, and validate SAP security standards, procedures, and controls, including operating procedures, exception management, system hardening measures, secure-by-default configurations, and the protection of RFC, API, and interface communications.


• Define and evolve the SAP Secure Operations Map while contributing to SAP security architecture, controls, and global security services across a worldwide SAP landscape.


• Lead the integration of SAP within a global Identity and Access Management (IAM) service ecosystem.


• Act as a trusted advisor to SAP Basis, development, and business teams by translating security requirements into practical and effective SAP solutions.


• Ensure SAP security architecture aligns with enterprise security strategies, risk management objectives, and regulatory requirements.


• Serve as a key communication and consulting partner for the SAP organisation, CISO organisation, Global Cyber Security teams, SAP partners, and external stakeholders.


• Integrate SAP cyber security capabilities seamlessly into global cyber security services and frameworks.


• Provide expert guidance and support for audits, assurance reviews, control assessments, and testing activities.


• Build strong stakeholder relationships and effectively communicate and influence across both technical and non-technical audiences.

Star skills, requirements & traits:

• University or college degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or 5+ years of hands-on SAP experience


• Primary expertise in SAP technologies, including SAP Basis, SAP platform architecture, and SAP Cloud solutions; experience with SAP BTP and SAP SaaS environments is highly desirable.


• Secondary focus on security, with experience in SAP security concepts and IT security principles.Strong understanding of SAP security concepts, cyber security frameworks, and IT security principles.Strong technical knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), SAP Identity and Access Management (IAM), and identity integration platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).


• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and/or SAP Security or SAP GRC are an advantage.


• Passion for viewing processes and procedures as opportunities for improvement, optimization, and further development.


• Self-motivated, with the ability to identify the best course of action and implement solutions that reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.


• Honest and professional, with a proactive mindset that supports a team culture of knowledge sharing, excellence, and collaboration.


• Fluent in English. German is a plus.


• Bold, innovative and enjoy challenging yourself


• Honest and professional, a strong team player


• Big picture thinker, go-getter, self-starter