Senior In-House SAP Consultant Authorization Stream
Job Title: Senior In-House SAP Authorization Consultant
Position Summary:
The SAP Authorization Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating a robust authorization and security framework across different SAP products including SAP ECC, SAP GTS e4H, S/4HANA, Fiori landscapes including HANA database security.. The consultant partners closely with SAP functional streams, SAP Technology (Basis/Integration).
Education and Work Experience:
Education:
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Bachelor in Applied Computer Science, Information Technology or similar
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Fluent English is required
Work Experience:
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Professional experience in international projects
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Ideally, experience in planning/execution of migration and rollout projects
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Experience with coordinating external partner.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Define and maintain end-to-end authorization concepts for SAP ECC, GTS e4H and S/4HANA (role design, authorization object strategy, and access governance) aligned with business processes and internal controls.
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Build and maintain roles using best-practice role methodology (business roles, derived/composite roles, organizational level strategy).
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Support authorization troubleshooting for business users and IT (2nd/3rd level), including root-cause analysis and sustainable fixes.
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Design and maintain Fiori role concepts (catalogs, groups/spaces/pages as applicable), launchpad access, and app authorization mapping coordinating with Functional teams.
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Ensure secure access patterns for OData services / UI integration in coordination with SAP Technology (Basis/Integration).
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Implement and operate HANA access and security controls in line with enterprise policies, including privilege concepts as required for SAP scenarios.
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Support internal/external audits by providing role documentation, access evidence, and remediation plans.
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Ensure secure, compliant, and auditable access aligned with Internal Financial Control
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Drive Segregation of Duties (SoD) and access risk mitigation in collaboration with compliance and process owners (where applicable).
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Maintain documentation standards for roles, changes, and approvals (audit trail completeness).
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Analyze and implement solutions within Incident and Change processes; deliver enhancements and fixes with quality and traceability.
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Contribute to migration, rollout, and transformation initiatives (e.g., S/4 rollouts, security redesign, harmonization), including coordination of external partners.
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Collaborate across streams (e.g., FICO, PTP, D2S/OTC, PLM) to translate processes requirements into secure access designs.
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Identify opportunities to improve access provisioning efficiency, role quality, and security controls (standardization, automation, reduced firefighting).
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Contribute to SAP security architecture discussions and continuous hardening measures.
Knowledge & Skills Summary:
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8+ years SAP Authorization with at least 3+ years on S/4HANA, Fiori, SAP HANA security, experience with SAP BTP security is a plus.
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Strong expertise in SAP authorization concept design and operations across SAP ECC, SAP GTS e4H, and SAP S/4HANA landscapes, including role design
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Proven track record in project‑based environments—including implementations, rollouts, and optimization initiatives—working effectively with both local IT teams and business stakeholders
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Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to challenge existing access models and propose pragmatic, improvement‑focused solutions.
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Experience working in international landscapes and collaborating with distributed teams and external partners
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to manage stakeholders’ expectations effectively
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Customer orientation, independence, and teamwork mindset.
Required Oerlikon Competencies
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Must-Have
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Cooperative Relationships
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Drive for Results
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Understanding Others
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Ethics and Values
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Integrity and Trust
Nice to have-
keeps confidence
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personally committed
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very bottom-line orientated
Thanks & Regards,
Shrutkirti Nikam
Sr. HR & Admin Executive
www.oerlikon.com/hrsflow
About Oerlikon
Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head-quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.
We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.
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