Principal IT Technologist - GRC

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A Day in the Life We are seeking an experienced SAP Security Specialist to join our team. This role will play a critical part in designing, implementing, and managing SAP security solutions, with substantial involvement in multiple S/4HANA transformation projects. The ideal candidate has demonstrated expertise in SAP security across complex landscapes and hands-on experience in S/4HANA migrations and transformations. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: SAP Security Design & Implementation: Lead and implement SAP security strategies, roles, and authorizations for S/4HANA and related environments, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards.

Design and manage complex role structures across S/4HANA, ECC, and Fiori.

Design, configuration and deployment of SAP GRC Access Control Components.

Conduct risk analysis and remediation for Segregation of Duties (SoD) and critical access.

S/4HANA Transformation Involvement:

Actively participate in S/4HANA transformation projects, including brownfield and/or hybrid approaches. Assess and redesign ECC security models for S/4HANA compatibility.

User & Role Management:

Oversee user access, role design, and authorizations across SAP landscapes (S/4HANA, Fiori, BW/4HANA, etc.), ensuring proper segregation of duties (SoD).

Security Audits & Compliance:

Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and SoD reviews. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR).

Identity & Access Management:

Integrate SAP security with enterprise IAM solutions (such as SAP GRC, Azure AD) and support Single Sign-On (SSO) implementations.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with business process owners, project managers, BASIS, and infrastructure teams to ensure security requirements are met throughout project lifecycles.

Documentation & Training:

Maintain detailed security documentation. Provide training and guidance to end users and project teams on SAP security best practices.

Incident Response:

Investigate and resolve security incidents, access issues, and audit findings promptly.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience: 12+ years of SAP security and GRC experience, with at least 4 years focused on S/4HANA transformations.

Involvement in at least three full-cycle S/4HANA implementation or migration projects.

Expertise in at least three GRC implementation/upgrade projects.

Provide strategic direction for SAP security initiatives.

Collaborate with executive leadership to align security strategies with overall business objectives.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of SAP security concepts (roles, authorizations, profiles, user administration).

Experience with SAP GRC Access Control, Fiori security, and integration with enterprise IAM solutions.

Understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture, including Fiori Launchpad, CDS views, and HANA DB security.

Familiarity with SAP cloud solutions (SAP BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba) is a plus.

Compliance & Audit: Knowledge of regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, etc.) and best practices for SAP security controls.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Strong project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications: SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP System Security and Authorizations or S/4HANA Security certification.

Experience with global SAP deployments and multi-country rollouts.

Exposure to Agile project methodologies.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.   We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.  We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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