CSSH - CH SAP Senior Security Consultant (f/m/x)

Introduction

In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients the around world.​ Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including IBM Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Security Consultant specializing in Application Security, you will help clients understand and address application security issues, risks, and vulnerabilities through expert analysis and guidance. You will provide consulting services to analyze and resolve security incidents, ultimately supporting clients in achieving a superior security posture. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Advise, design, and implement SAP cybersecurity solutions with a focus on role and authorization concepts across SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).

• Analyze customer requirements and develop security solutions leveraging SAP's latest cybersecurity and Identity Access Governance portfolio, including SAP Cloud Identity Services, SAP GRC, SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD), and SAP Risk and Assurance Management (RAM).

• Design, implement, and administer SAP Identity and Access Governance frameworks for both on-premises and cloud-based SAP environments.

• Assess security architectures and provide expert guidance on cybersecurity best practices, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements within SAP landscapes.

• Collaborate closely with customers and internal project teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design to implementation, testing, and go-live support.

• Support customers in optimizing and securing their SAP environments through continuous improvement initiatives and security assessments.

• Stay current with emerging SAP security technologies, industry trends, and cybersecurity standards.

What we offer:

• Individual career path

• Access to countless trainings and certification offerings

• A knowledge sharing culture

• An environment where you are actively contributing your ideas

• The possibility to work in projects in one of the largest IT companies

Required technical and professional expertise

• Proven experience in SAP Security and Authorization concepts, including design and administration of roles and authorizations in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, and SAP BTP environments.

• Strong expertise in Identity Access Governance (IAG) concepts, architectures, and security best practices for SAP solutions.

• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following SAP security products:

• SAP Cloud Identity Services

• SAP GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

• SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD)

• SAP Risk and Assurance Management (RAM)

• Solid understanding of SAP cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance requirements.

• Experience working with both cloud and on-premises SAP environments.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent communication and consulting skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and project teams.

• Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken).

• Swiss or EU nationality, or a valid Swiss work permit.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.