SAP Security Administrator

Summary

The people here at Apple don’t just build products — we craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation running through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it. As part of Apple's Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) team, the SAP Security Administrator will deliver robust security solutions supporting SAP provisioning, authentication, authorization, and application-level security. In this role, you will apply enterprise resource planning (ERP) expertise and information security disciplines to protect critical business systems while solving complex challenges in an innovative, collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of experience in security administration or technical security solutions across enterprise systems, networks, and applications. Experience with SAP authorization concepts across enterprise platforms (such as ECC, BW, Portal, BPC, S/4HANA, or SAP Cloud solutions). Experience integrating Identity Management (IdM) systems for provisioning and Directory Services for Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience implementing and administering SAP GRC Access Control for centralized risk management, compliant provisioning, and role administration. Experience analyzing Segregation of Duties (SOD) conflicts, defining mitigation controls, and monitoring critical access. Experience utilizing continuous monitoring and configuration validation tools (such as SAP Solution Manager Configuration Validation, System Recommendations, or similar platforms). Proven track record of architecting and leading complex security initiatives from concept to deployment within large-scale environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset. Experience successfully collaborating with multi-functional, globally distributed teams across different time zones.

Description

In this role, you will research, architect, and implement security solutions across Apple's dynamic and expanding SAP landscape. You will collaborate closely with Information Security, Audit, Compliance, and Engineering teams to strengthen access controls, mitigate risk, and enhance security processes. By leading technical initiatives and providing domain expertise, you will ensure our global SAP implementations remain resilient, compliant, and scalable.

Responsibilities

Research and architect robust security solutions to support an expanding enterprise SAP landscape and complex project requirements. Lead security design and governance across both on-premise systems and cloud platforms for current and future implementations. Propose and implement technical and process improvements to continually strengthen application security, identity governance, and compliance. Partner cross-functionally with Information Security, Internal Audit, Compliance, and Engineering teams to identify opportunities and advance security standards. Document and communicate technical security architectures, roadmaps, and guidelines to build consensus across business and technical partners. Oversee access governance, including managing Segregation of Duties (SOD) risks, applying mitigation controls, and monitoring elevated privileges and sensitive access. Drive project execution by managing multiple security deliverables simultaneously while collaborating with distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones.