ICT SAP Security Lead

About Kerry

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced SAP Technical Security Lead to join our Global SAP Centre of Excellence (COE) in Naas.

The SAP Security Lead is responsible for leading all SAP security, access governance, compliance, and cyber security activities across Kerry's SAP landscape. The role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of SAP platforms through effective access management, segregation of duties governance, audit compliance, security monitoring, and continuous improvement of SAP security controls.

The position owns the operational management and strategic development of SAP Security services supporting both Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations and project delivery activities. This includes SAP role design, user access governance, audit readiness, SecurityBridge platform management, SAP GRC administration, privileged access controls, and security support for major transformation programmes within Kerry Group.

Kerry operates a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely. 

Key responsibilities

• SAP Security Operations & Access Governance


• SAP GRC Governance


• SecurityBridge Platform Ownership


• Audit and Compliance


• Project Security Leadership


• Risk Management & Cyber Security


• Service & Vendor Management


• Leadership & Stakeholder Management


• People Leadership & Team Management


• Performance Management & KPI Governance

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's Degree in IT (or related field) or BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related discipline

• Strong SAP Security experience


• Record of leading SAP Security teams or managed services


• Relevant SAP Security certifications preferred


• Strong expertise in:

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  • SAP Security & Authorisations
  
  
  • Role Design & Role Engineering
  
  
  • SAP GRC Access Control
  
  
  • Segregation of Duties (SoD)
  
  
  • Emergency Access Management (EAM)
  
  
  • Firefighter Administration
  
  
  • User Access Reviews
  
  
  • Audit & Compliance
  
  
  
  

• Experience supporting large, global SAP landscapes


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable:

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  • SAP S/4HANA security experience
  
  
  • SAP BTP Identity and Access Management experience
  
  
  • SAP SecurityBridge experience
  
  
  • Experience with RISE with SAP environments
  
  
  • SAP Fiori security experience
  
  
  • SAP Identity Management (IDM/IAS/IPS) experience
  
  
  • Cloud security experience (Azure, AWS or SAP Cloud)
  
  
  
  

Why Kerry?

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.