The SAP Basis Security Technical Leader is responsible for coordinating, governing, and overseeing SAP Basis Security operations across hybrid landscapes, including on-premise environments and SAP RISE (S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition). This role ensures secure, compliant, and standardized operations across SAP application and database platforms operating in both traditional data centers and cloud/hyperscaler environments.

• Act as the central coordination point for SAP Basis Security demands across on-premise and SAP RISE environments. • Govern the security operating model within SAP RISE, ensuring clarity between SAP-managed scope and customer-managed responsibilities. • Coordinate technical alignment between internal teams, SAP RISE operations, hyperscalers, and security stakeholders. • Ensure consistency of security standards and operational practices across hybrid platforms. • Define and monitor security controls aligned with the SAP RISE shared responsibility model. • Ensure accountability boundaries between SAP (service provider) and internal Digital Technology teams are clearly documented and enforced. • Review and monitor SLAs related to patching, backup, high availability, and security controls. • Assess cloud risk exposure and coordinate mitigation strategies. • Ensure corporate security frameworks are applied to cloud-hosted SAP environments. • Coordinate design, implementation, and monitoring of IT security controls for SAP and database platforms. • Lead audit readiness activities, including evidence collection and remediation tracking. • Ensure adherence to corporate security policies and regulatory requirements. • Act as a Compliance Enabler within Digital Technologies. • Drive corrective action plans for operational or security deviations.

Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in SAP Basis, HANA, Oracle, and/or MSSQL environments • Proven experience in SAP security audit and compliance management • Strong understanding of SAP RISE operating model and hybrid (on-prem + cloud) landscapes • Knowledge of cloud/hyperscaler environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) within managed SAP contexts • Experience managing vendors and holding them accountable to SLAs and KPIs • Strong analytical, risk assessment, and structured problem-solving skills • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across global environments • Strong governance and process-oriented mindset • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language • Effective English communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) • Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and evolving environments