SAP Platform Operation & Security Lead (BASIS / GRC)

The SAP Platform Operation & Security Lead (BASIS / GRC) is responsible for managing end-to-end SAP platform operations, system stability, and security governance across the SAP landscape. The role oversees SAP BASIS operations, user access governance, SAP GRC Access Control, and audit compliance support to ensure secure, compliant, and highly available SAP systems while coordinating with HEC, functional teams, and business stakeholders. Responsibilities and Duties Leadership: • Oversee day-to-day SAP BASIS opera8ons for SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud managed by HEC. • Coordinate with HEC for system availability, performance monitoring, incident resolu8on, and SLA management. • Manage transports, system refreshes, patching, and upgrades across SAP environments. • Manage SAP security design, role concepts, and user access governance across SAP systems. • Administer and support SAP GRC Access Control, including risk analysis, mi8ga8on, and Firefighter / EAM processes. • Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards. • Design and maintain SAP roles, authoriza8ons, and access matrices. • Oversee user provisioning, role assignments, and periodic access reviews. • Support audit ac8vi8es by providing access logs, SoD reports, and compliance evidence. • Oversee security and connec8vity for SAP SuccessFactors, SAP CPI, SAP BTP, and SAP Fiori. • Monitor system health, security alerts, and performance metrics. • Lead root cause analysis for system, security, or integra8on incidents and implement preven8ve measures. • Par8cipate in SAP implementa8on, upgrade, rollout, cloud migra8on, and enhancement ini8a8ves. • Act as the key technical and security advisor during project planning and execu8on. Requirements Strong ability to manage and operate SAP platforms. Strong knowledge of SAP BASIS operations. Ability to manage system stability, performance monitoring, and incident resolution. Strong knowledge of SAP security and access management. Ability to design and manage SAP roles and authorizations. Knowledge of SAP GRC Access Control and access risk management. Ability to support audit and compliance requirements. Ability to manage system patching, transports, refreshes, and upgrades. Ability to coordinate with HEC and manage SLA requirements. Knowledge of security and integration for related systems such as SuccessFactors, CPI, BTP, and Fiori. 7 to 9 years of experience in SAP BASIS and SAP Security. Experience managing SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud hosted on HEC or similar cloud platforms. Hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control. Experience in audit compliance support. Strong knowledge of SAP BASIS administration, transport management, and system monitoring. Strong knowledge of SAP security, role design, SoD concepts, and access governance. Benefits Salary Range: Up to SAR 28K + Annual bonus + Medical insurance