Overview
As SAP Security Architect and Team Lead you safeguard SAP security across a complex enterprise, spanning ERP and cloud environments for national security programs. You shape strategy, mentor a skilled team, and drive governance and compliance to keep critical operations protected. You’ll influence strategic decisions within the SAP design community and collaborate on enterprise-scale security initiatives. This role offers growth, visibility, and real impact in a mission‑critical setting.
Pay / Benefits
- generous holiday allowance
- matched pension with life assurance
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Employee share scheme
- Flexible working options
- Be Kind Day (volunteering leave)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, configuration, and support of SAP Security and Authorisations across ERP and cloud solutions
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of SAP security specialists
- Deliver solution design, audit preparation, and compliance activities across multiple SAP systems and modules
- Oversee internal and external SAP security audits, ensuring robust governance and alignment with best practice
- Collaborate as a core member of the SAP Solution Architect/Design Team and Change Control Board
Key requirements
- Leading SAP security design and configuration across large programmes, change portfolios, or system integrator environments, with more than three implementations
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage mixed teams including permanent staff, contractors, and third‑party suppliers
- Expert knowledge of SAP Authorisation concepts, including Single/Composite roles and derivation
- Strong SAP security technical skills across major functional and technical components
- Experience supporting user access across multiple SAP modules and systems (ECC, S4, IDM, BTP, BW, Ariba, PO/PI/CPI, IAS/IPS)
- leadership
- mentoring
- cross-functional collaboration
- SAP Authorisation concepts (Single/Composite roles)
- SAP Security across ERP and cloud (ECC, S4, IDM, BTP, BW, Ariba, PO/PI/CPI, IAS/IPS)
- Audit and compliance delivery
SAP Security Architect and Team Lead in Portsmouth employer: Babcock
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and leadership thrive. With competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of asset management while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in beautiful locations like Bristol, Plymouth, and Helensburgh. Join us to be part of a global organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact on national security and public infrastructure.
