Job Description

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

SAP Security Consultant

We are seeking an experienced SAP Security Consultant to design, implement, and manage SAP security solutions across various SAP landscapes. This role is responsible for ensuring proper access controls, compliance, and governance while supporting business operations and minimizing risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement SAP security roles and authorizations across SAP systems (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC, Fiori, BW, GRC).
• Manage user access provisioning, de-provisioning, and role maintenance
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and segregation of duties (SoD)
• Support and maintain SAP GRC (Access Control) modules, including risk analysis and mitigation.
• Conduct user access reviews and audits, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve authorization issues and access-related incidents
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to align security design with business requirements
• Participate in SAP implementations, upgrades, and migrations (including S/4HANA transformations).
• Maintain documentation of roles, profiles, and security procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in SAP Security and Authorizations.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP roles and authorization concepts
• Experience with SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, BRM, EAM).
• Knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SoD) and audit/compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Fiori security and UI authorizations
• Exposure to SAP Cloud environments (BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba)
• SAP certifications in Security or related modules.
• Experience in global or multi-country SAP environments

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and risk awareness
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Collaboration and stakeholder management
• Compliance and governance mindset
• Proactive problem solving

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!