SAP Security Specialist
Full-time (39 hours a week), Permanent
Salary (depending on your experience) between £35-50k + benefits
This is a hybrid role (2 days in our Handforth Support Office / 3 days WFH)
Are you passionate about SAP security and ready to make a real impact in a dynamic IT environment? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven SAP Security Specialist to join our Group IT team and help shape the future of secure SAP operations across our business.
What you’ll do
As our SAP Security Specialist, you’ll be the go-to expert for managing user access controls, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks across our SAP landscape (ECC, CAR, BW, S4HANA, BTP). You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver secure, compliant, and efficient SAP systems.
Key responsibilities:
1. Manage SAP access requests and user lifecycle via HEAT and Pathlock GRC.
2. Develop and maintain secure role profiles and authorisations (including Fiori).
3. Lead SAP security patching and EarlyWatch Alert reporting.
4. Support audit readiness and compliance with SOX, GDPR, and ISO standards.
5. Collaborate with stakeholders and 3rd party support partners to resolve incidents and enhance system security.
What success looks like:
6. Timely resolution of access and security requests.
7. Positive audit and internal control outcomes.
8. Strong stakeholder relationships and feedback.
What you’ll bring:
Essential
9. 3–5 years of hands-on SAP security experience (ECC & S4HANA).
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Experience managing incidents and service requests.
Desirable:
12. Familiarity with GRC tools (ARA, EAM, UAR).
13. Understanding of Fiori roles and authorisations.
About you:
14. A clear, confident communicator.
15. Detail-oriented and organised.
16. A problem-solver with a can-do attitude.
17. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate differences. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you
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