SAP Solution Architect (GRC & Basis)

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● As a subject Matter Expert in the SOD, BASIS, landscape technology and GRC domain. Responsible for SAP S/4HANA country implementation, safeguarding the SAP landscape, global template and design, overseeing process governance, process optimization, system enhancement and maintaining the knowledge centre
• ● Across multiple projects and organizational contexts, the SAP Solution Architect is consistently positioned as a strategic and technical leader responsible for :
• ● End-to-End Solution Design
• ● Develop comprehensive solution proposals and architecture strategies that align with business goals 1 2.
• ● Ensure feasibility, scalability, and compliance with governance standards (e.g., cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, data).
• ● Collaboration and Integration
• ● Work closely with functional and technical consultants to co-develop recommended solutions.
• ● Validate business process fit/gap analyses and ensure alignment with other platforms (e.g. tax/regulatory applications, SAP applications, other integrations).
• ● Technical Governance and Compliance
• ● Ensure solutions are secure by design and meet technical governance requirements.
• ● Validate configured data and escalate risks due to process deviations.
• ● SAP GRC is a robust framework for managing access risks, segregation of duties (SoD), and privileged access. It includes several modules:
• ● Key Modules & Functions
• ● Access Risk Analysis (ARA): Detects and mitigates SoD conflicts and critical transaction risks.
• ● Emergency Access Management (EAM): Manages temporary privileged access (e.g., Firefighter IDs) for production systems.
• ● Access Request Management (ARM): Automates user access provisioning/de-provisioning.
• ● Business Role Management (BRM): Standardizes role creation and maintenance.
• ● Manage the mitigation controls and manage role conflicts. These are reviewed and approved through structured workflows.
• ● Privileged ID Management: Includes Firefighter, Cookbook, and Conversion IDs. Access is granted via SAP GRC Portal and auto-expired based on defined durations.
• ● Audit Readiness: GRC processes are aligned with internal and external audit requirements.
• ● SAP BASIS is the technical foundation of SAP systems, responsible for system administration, configuration, and performance with following core responsibilities:
• ● System Administration: Includes installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP servers and applications.
• ● User & Role Management: Works closely with SAP GRC to manage user profiles and authorization.
• ● Transport Management: Oversees transport across non-production and production environment.
• ● Performance Monitoring: Conducts health checks and resolves system issues.
• ● Security & Compliance: Ensures secure access and supports audit processes.
• ● Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• ● Hands-on and applicable knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and tools would be an added advantage.
• ● Above 8 years working experience in SAP BASIS and GRC on SAP ECC6 and S/4HANA.
• ● Minimum 3 end-to-end project implementation of relevant SAP module on SAP ECC6 and S/4HANA.
• ● Experienced in cross-functional integration to other modules (FI, SD, MM, SD, PP and QM).
• ● Preferably SAP - Certified with relevant domain
• ● Ability to work independently and manage deliverables within timelines.
• ● Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.