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The salary range for this SAP Application Security Lead role is $116.9k - $243.1k.

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SAP Application Security Lead at Accenture Federal Services

United States

$116.9k - $243.1k

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>The work</strong></p> <p>Leads the SAP Application Security and Identity Access Management (IAM) capability for the S/4HANA program. This role is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and governance of the security framework, ensuring all user management functions adhere to the “Least Privilege” principle and comply with federal security standards.</p> <p>You will direct the configuration of SAP GRC to automate User Management (UM) and Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, while leading the security workstream through design, build, testing, deployment, audit, and sustainment phases. This role requires expertise in complex security analysis, role architecture, SoD risk mitigation, and SAP GRC Access Control. You will manage relationships with auditors, CISOs, and workstream leads and guide junior team members in SAP HANA security, Fiori access design, and troubleshooting.</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and govern User Access Management (UAM), overseeing end‑to‑end design, implementation, and maintenance of S/4HANA security roles, including Fiori authorizations</li> <li>Architect SAP GRC Security Components, leading analysis, design, and testing of SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, EAM, CUP)</li> <li>Oversee SoD Risk Assessments and establish protocols for identifying and remediating Segregation of Duties and Critical Action risks</li> <li>Direct user provisioning and role design processes, ensuring compliance with Security Management controls and federal audit requirements</li> <li>Manage User Access Reviews (UAR) through periodic certification of user entitlements</li> <li>Lead support for internal and external audit requests related to user access controls</li> <li>Monitor and report on overall security posture, including SoD violations and high‑risk access</li> <li>Collaborate with functional leads to ensure secure integration across B2R, P2P, and O2C modules</li> <li>Manage, mentor, and train junior security specialists to build capability in SAP security and federal compliance</li> <li>Ensure adherence to delivery methodology for managing the full security lifecycle</li> </ul> <p><strong>Here’s what you need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Extensive experience in SAP Security Management, S/4HANA security, SAP GRC (12.0+), and Fiori Catalog/Group design</li> <li>Proven leadership experience managing security workstreams in large‑scale ERP transformations</li> <li>Deep knowledge of SoD frameworks, Global Rule Sets, and mitigating control design</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with Workstream Leads, Auditors, and CISOs</li> <li>Experience with project planning, resource management, and maintaining security risk logs</li> <li>Ability to align security strategy with business objectives while supporting an optimized Fiori user experience</li> <li>Experience mentoring junior team members in federal security compliance (NIST/FISMA)</li> <li>Experience with IAM integration with federal SSO or PIV/CAC authentication</li> </ul> <p><strong>Eligibility requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship required</li> <li>Ability to obtain a Public Trust government clearance</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of <strong>California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland</strong></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225111203 BCX8" href="https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">You can find more information on benefits here.</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8"> We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.</span></span></p> <p> </p></div><div class="title">The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$116,900</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$243,100 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <div> <div> </div> <div><em><strong><span data-contrast="none">What We Believe</span> </strong></em></div> <div><em>As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.</em></div> </div> <div> </div> <div><em><strong><span data-contrast="none">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</span></strong></em></div> <div><em>We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the<a href="https://afscommunities.force.com/careers/s/equal-opportunity-annual-policy" target="_blank"> Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.</a></em></div> <div> </div> <div><em>Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.</em></div> <div> </div> <div><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">Requesting An Accommodation</span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.</span></em></div> <div> </div> <div><em><span data-contrast="auto">If you<strong> </strong>are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.</span></em></div> <div> </div> <div><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">Other Employment Statements</span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.</span></em></div> <div> </div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.</span></em></div> <div> </div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.</span></em></div> <div> </div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.</span></em></div> <div> </div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please <a class="external-link" href="https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/life-at-accenture/e-verify-legal-notices" target="_blank">click here</a> for additional important information.</span></em></div> </div> <p><strong><em> </em></strong></p></div>

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SAP Application Security Lead

Accenture Federal Services

Full Time

$116.9k - $243.1k

2 months ago

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.

United States

Engineering

Staff

S/4HANA Security

Identity Access Management

User Access Management

+5 more

Job Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work

Leads the SAP Application Security and Identity Access Management (IAM) capability for the S/4HANA program. This role is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and governance of the security framework, ensuring all user management functions adhere to the “Least Privilege” principle and comply with federal security standards.

You will direct the configuration of SAP GRC to automate User Management (UM) and Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, while leading the security workstream through design, build, testing, deployment, audit, and sustainment phases. This role requires expertise in complex security analysis, role architecture, SoD risk mitigation, and SAP GRC Access Control. You will manage relationships with auditors, CISOs, and workstream leads and guide junior team members in SAP HANA security, Fiori access design, and troubleshooting.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and govern User Access Management (UAM), overseeing end‑to‑end design, implementation, and maintenance of S/4HANA security roles, including Fiori authorizations
Architect SAP GRC Security Components, leading analysis, design, and testing of SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, EAM, CUP)
Oversee SoD Risk Assessments and establish protocols for identifying and remediating Segregation of Duties and Critical Action risks
Direct user provisioning and role design processes, ensuring compliance with Security Management controls and federal audit requirements
Manage User Access Reviews (UAR) through periodic certification of user entitlements
Lead support for internal and external audit requests related to user access controls
Monitor and report on overall security posture, including SoD violations and high‑risk access
Collaborate with functional leads to ensure secure integration across B2R, P2P, and O2C modules
Manage, mentor, and train junior security specialists to build capability in SAP security and federal compliance
Ensure adherence to delivery methodology for managing the full security lifecycle

Here’s what you need:

Extensive experience in SAP Security Management, S/4HANA security, SAP GRC (12.0+), and Fiori Catalog/Group design
Proven leadership experience managing security workstreams in large‑scale ERP transformations
Deep knowledge of SoD frameworks, Global Rule Sets, and mitigating control design
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with Workstream Leads, Auditors, and CISOs
Experience with project planning, resource management, and maintaining security risk logs
Ability to align security strategy with business objectives while supporting an optimized Fiori user experience
Experience mentoring junior team members in federal security compliance (NIST/FISMA)
Experience with IAM integration with federal SSO or PIV/CAC authentication

Eligibility requirements:

U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain a Public Trust government clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$116,900—$243,100 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

Skills

S/4HANA Security

Identity Access Management

User Access Management

Federal Compliance

SAP Security Management

SAP GRC 12.0+

Fiori Catalog/Group Design

SoD Risk Assessment

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