Lead - SAP Basis

# Lead - SAP Basis Qiddiya Saudi  Arabia
- Riyadh Posted 07 October 2026

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Saudi Arabia
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Experience8-10 years

SalarySAR 25k–35k/mo (est.)Apply on Linked In## Job description

Role Summary The Assistant Manager - SAP Basis & Security is responsible for leading the administration, security, and governance of SAP systems across hybrid (cloud and on-premises) environments. The role ensures system stability, secure access management, compliance with audit requirements, and seamless integration across SAP applications including S/4

HANA, BTP, Ariba, Success Factors, and MDG.This position combines technical leadership, operational ownership, and governance accountability, aligned with enterprise-scale SAP landscapes and cybersecurity standards.

Key Responsibilities - SAP Basis Administration & Operations
- Lead SAP system administration for S/4

HANA and related platforms, including monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
- Manage transports, system refreshes, upgrades, patches, and kernel updates
- Monitor system health, batch jobs, logs, interfaces, RFCs, and database performance
- Coordinate with infrastructure, cloud, and database teams to ensure availability and SLA compliance- SAP Security & Authorization
- Design and maintain SAP roles and authorization structures aligned with least privilege and SoD principles
- Manage user provisioning, role assignments, and authorization troubleshooting
- Conduct user access reviews, emergency access (firefighter), and remediation activities
- Provide audit evidence, access reports, and compliance documentation- SAP GRC & Access Governance
- Configure and support SAP GRC modules (ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM)- Manage SoD rules, risk analysis, mitigation controls, and workflows
- Support SAP IAG for cloud-based access governance across SAP SaaS applications
- Lead periodic access certifications and audit remediation activities- SAP Cloud Security (BTP, IAS, IPS, Work Zone)- Administer SAP BTP subaccounts, role collections, destinations, and trust configurations
- Configure IAS for SSO, identity federation, and authentication policies
- Manage IPS for user and role provisioning across SAP systems
- Support Work Zone access control and launchpad content configuration- SAP Application Security (MDG, Ariba, Success Factors)- Manage security and access controls across SAP MDG, Ariba, and Success Factors
- Ensure secure integration between SAP S/4

HANA and cloud systems
- Support role design, provisioning, and access troubleshooting for business users
- Identity & Integration Security
- Design and implement SSO using SAML 2.0, OAuth, and IAS/IPS integration
- Manage authentication flows across SAP ecosystem (S/4, BTP, SaaS apps)- Troubleshoot federation, certificates, tokens, and login failures
- Compliance, Audit & Operations
- Ensure adherence to internal security policies, audit requirements, and cybersecurity standards
- Support audits with system logs, access controls, and compliance evidence
- Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes
- Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures

Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in SAP Basis & Security administration
- Expertise in SAP S/4

HANA authorization and role design
- Hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control and/or SAP IAG
- Experience in SAP BTP security, IAS, IPS, and SSO configurations
- Knowledge of integration security (RFC, OAuth, SAML, certificates)- Strong understanding of SoD, audit controls, and compliance frameworks
- Experience supporting hybrid SAP environments (cloud + on-premise)

Preferred Qualifications - SAP certifications (Basis, Security, GRC, or BTP)- Experience in large-scale SAP transformation programs
- Knowledge of SAP Cloud ALM or Solution Manager Soft Skills (Assistant Manager Level)- Leadership mindset with ability to guide teams and vendors
- Strong stakeholder communication (business, cybersecurity, and IT)- High ownership and accountability for critical systems
- Ability to manage incidents under pressure
- Proactive risk identification and continuous improvement focusEducation
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience Required- 8-10+ years in SAP Basis & Security
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4

HANA and SAP cloud security
- Experience in GRC/IAG implementation is highly preferred