SAP Security Consultant

An SAP BTP Security Consultant focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions within the SAP Business Technology Platform. This includes managing user authentication, authorization, role management, and ensuring secure integrations between SAP BTP and other systems. They also monitor security compliance, perform risk assessments, and support audits.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the responsibilities and skills:

Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing security architecture:

• This involves defining the overall security framework for SAP BTP, including user and role management, and integration with other systems.

• Managing Identity and Access Management (IAM):

• This includes configuring and managing user accounts, roles, and permissions within SAP BTP, and ensuring secure access to resources.

• Ensuring secure integrations:

• This involves setting up secure connections between SAP BTP and other SAP systems (like S/4HANA, ECC) and non-SAP systems, often using technologies like Cloud Connector, CPI, and APIs.

• Monitoring and maintaining security standards:

• This involves regularly reviewing security configurations, policies, and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date and effective.

• Conducting security risk assessments:

• This involves identifying potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the SAP BTP environment and developing mitigation strategies.

• Supporting audits:

• This involves providing information and evidence to internal and external auditors to demonstrate compliance with security policies and regulations.

• Troubleshooting security issues:

• This involves working with other IT teams to resolve security-related problems and incidents.

• Collaborating with other teams:

• This includes working with SAP Basis, Cloud, and Development teams to ensure secure deployments and integrations.

• Staying up-to-date with the latest security threats and technologies:

• This is crucial for maintaining a secure environment.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of SAP BTP:

  This includes knowledge of various services like Cloud Foundry, Kyma, and Neo.

• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM):

  This includes knowledge of technologies like SAP Cloud Identity Services, OAuth, SAML, and JWT.

• Experience with SAP Cloud Connector:

  This is essential for connecting SAP BTP to on-premise systems.

• Knowledge of SAP security concepts:

  This includes understanding roles, authorizations, and security policies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills:

  This is needed to identify and resolve security issues.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills:

  This is important for collaborating with other teams and communicating with stakeholders.

• Experience with security audits and risk assessments is highly desirable.

In addition to the core responsibilities and skills, some job descriptions may also mention:

• Experience with specific SAP security tools:

  Like SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance).

• Experience with specific integration technologies:

  Like SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI).

• Experience with specific security protocols:

  Like HTTPS, TLS, and encryption.

• Experience with cloud security best practices.