Senior Security Architect - SAP

Job Title: Senior Security Architect - SAP
Location: Onsite in Waukegan, IL
Period:  03/31/2025 to 03/31/2026
Hours/Week: 40 hours – Hours over 40 will be paid at time and a half
Rate: $85 – $100/hour
Contract Type: W-2 only, no visa sponsorships or subcontracting

Scope of Services:

The Senior Architect - SAP will serve as the primary liaison between functional teams and process owners. The role requires a deep understanding of global security requirements, including local privacy laws, and the ability to work closely with functional teams to understand business cases and solve technology-related problems. The Senior Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams, guide the security team, and deliver global solutions, ensuring that the security architecture aligns with the overall SAP strategy.

This role demands in-depth knowledge of security authorizations, cross-functional impacts, and expertise in Segregation of Duties (SOD) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Rule Set updates. The Senior Architect will assist in the proof of concepts with process teams to meet business requirements, taking into account the overall security architecture of the system. The position will also support defined SAP projects and provide technical advice on the adoption and integration of new technologies and alternative approaches within the SAP landscape.

Role, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:

• Liaison with Functional Teams and Process Owners: Act as the primary point of contact between functional teams and process owners to align security and technology solutions with business needs.
• Security Architecture: Understand the global security architecture and provide expert guidance on securing SAP landscapes, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulatory requirements.
• Segregation of Duties (SOD): Oversee and provide expertise in SOD, ensuring that security access is configured to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
• GRC Rule Set Management: Lead updates to the GRC rule set and evaluate their impact on existing roles and users, ensuring that SAP security aligns with business operations.
• Proof of Concepts: Collaborate with process teams to conduct proof of concepts and assess the feasibility of security solutions in meeting business requirements.
• Security Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct security assessments to identify risks in SAP landscapes, propose mitigations, and ensure solutions comply with Abbott's overall SAP strategy.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership on SAP security projects, guiding the team in configuring, testing, and implementing new security solutions.
• Evaluation and Recommendations: Evaluate new security software, tools, and utilities, making recommendations for adoption based on their impact on SAP functionality and business needs.
• Documentation Delivery: Ensure all required project documentation (Change Requests, testing results, system validation) is completed and delivered on time.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate complex technical security issues and solutions to senior leaders in a clear, understandable manner.

Experience & Skills:

• SAP Security Expertise: At least 10-13 years of experience in SAP Security, with a strong understanding of SAP security architecture, roles, and authorizations.
• GxP-Regulated Environment: Experience in healthcare or a GxP-regulated environment is preferred.
• Security Tools: Proficiency in SAP Security, GRC, and SOD management.
•  Leadership: Previous experience managing cross-functional teams and leading security projects.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem determination and root cause analysis skills, with a focus on security issues and system configurations.
• Collaboration: Excellent collaboration and partnering skills, with the ability to work across different business and IT functions.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security solutions in business-friendly terms.
• Process Management: Strong understanding of process costs, ensuring service providers meet agreed-upon service levels and operational goals.
• Results-Oriented: Ability to deliver results through collaboration and strong relationship-building skills.

Education & Certifications:

• Degree: A degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or a complementary field is required.
• Certifications: Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate) are a plus. Certifications in project management, ITIL, or other relevant areas are desirable.

Salary : $85 - $100