SAP Platform Security Consultant

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Platform Security professionals develop and deliver solutions - including the design and implementation of SAP application Security Roles, implementation of SAP Access and Process Control, Segregation of Duties Analysis Rules, Security Role Provisioning solutions, Security Analytics, Automated External Application Scanning, and Automated Source Code Analysis - that minimize the impact of internal and external manipulation of applications to access, steal, modify, or delete sensitive data.

You Are:

A Security and Risk professional developing and delivering solutions that protect SAP systems and data by establishing policies, practices, and tools that prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or disruption. SAP Platform Security professionals develop and deliver solutions - including design and implementation of SAP Security Roles, Segregation of Duties Analysis Rules, Security Role Provisioning solutions, Security Workflow, Business Process Controls, Security Analytics, Enterprise GRC Solutions, Automated External Application Scanning, and Automated Source Code Analysis. A professional at this position level within Accenture has the following responsibilities:

• Adapts existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Understands the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.
• Uses considerable judgment to determine solutions and seeks guidance on complex problems. Primary upward interaction is with the direct supervisor. May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments with guidance. Decisions often impact the team in which they reside.
• Manages small teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture.

The Work (Role Responsibility):

• Contribute to a strong client relationship through interactions with client personnel
• Understand engagements as they relate to client's business
• Configure security and associated solutions in SAP S/4 to meet unique client security requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge in some areas of industry or functional specialty
• Communicate client expectations to the engagement team
• Conduct security assessments
• Assume responsibility for small components of engagements. May have a greater role in small engagements
• Contribute to engagement planning and verify that deliverables meet contract and work plan objectives.
• Deliver services that meet Accenture Project Manager specifications
• Recognize and communicate opportunities to sell "add-on" work to client
• Strong understanding of information security management principles, SAP application security implementation methodologies, role-based access controls, distributed systems administration, and distributed system recovery.
• Demonstrate experience 1) independently completing complex security-related tasks (ex. An upgrade to S/4HANA); 2) making major contributions in assuring deliverables meet contract and work plan objectives and; 3) taking on tasks of increased complexity
• Ability to take a broad view of the position and take initiative to communicate, interact, and cooperate with others to ensure that all aspects of a task are addressed
• Ability to independently create written deliverables and participate in presentations
• On-site, regular client travel will be required for this position

Here's What You Need (Basic Qualifications):

Minimum 3 years of experience in SAP S/4 HANA, with a focus on implementation

Minimum 3 years of experience creating technical documentation

Minimum 3 years of experience with SAP Fiori and HANA DB security experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Skills):

Prior experience working in a consultant/advisory capacity. Big Four experience preferred

Knowledge of internal controls, with relation to SAP Security and SAP Access/Process Controls
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment

• Desire to work in an environment fostering teamwork and camaraderie
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $63,800 to $196,000

Colorado $63,800 to $169,300

District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300

Illinois $59,100 to $169,300

Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300

Maryland $59,100 to $156,800

New York $59,100 to $196,000

Washington $68,000 to $180,300

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