SAP Security Expert
We are seeking an elite SAP security expert for a critical, high-stakes assessment with the world's leading music company. The client requires a definitive, objective review of their SAP ecosystem's security posture. This is not a standard audit. You will be engaged as the ultimate subject matter expert to provide clarity where there is confusion, challenge incorrect assumptions from incumbent vendors, and act as the final word on the technical security capabilities of their SAP environment. Your mission is to deliver an unvarnished, authoritative assessment and a strategic roadmap for remediation.
Job Description
Job Title: Principal SAP Security Strategist & Assessor
Location: Remote (Consulting Engagement)
Client: A Global Leader in the Music & Entertainment Industry (8,000 employees, $12B+ Revenue)
Term: Contract, Project-based (Target completion before End of Year)
Key Responsibilities
Lead a comprehensive, hands-on security assessment of the client's core SAP applications, integrations, and test environments.
Perform a deep-dive analysis of the entire security lifecycle, including development practices, patch management, segregation of duties (SoD), and data handling.
Act as the primary technical authority to validate or refute claims made by third-party implementation partners and internal teams.
Identify critical vulnerabilities and architectural flaws, translating technical risk into clear business impact.* Deliver a strategic assessment report with a prioritized, actionable roadmap for remediation and long-term security improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
A Seasoned Expert: You have 7+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience focused exclusively on SAP security. Your expertise is your authority.
An Investigative Assessor: You move beyond checklists. Your methodology is driven by a deep understanding of architecture and a desire to find the root cause of complex security issues. You have a proven track record of leading assessments in large, enterprise-scale environments.
A Confident Communicator: You possess exceptional communication skills. You can command a room of technical experts, challenge a vendor's assertions with evidence-based reasoning, and articulate complex risks to non-technical leadership with precision and influence.
Pragmatic & Decisive: You are comfortable in complex environments with multiple stakeholders. You are hired to cut through ambiguity and provide clear, decisive guidance.
High Impact & Visibility: Your findings will directly shape the security strategy for a global industry leader with full executive backing.
A Mandate for Authority: You are being brought in specifically to be the unbiased expert with the mandate to challenge the status quo.
A Master-Level Challenge: This is a complex technical and political environment that requires a true subject matter expert to navigate and resolve.
