Overview
This is a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
About us
Home. There's no place like it. And there's no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home.
At Dunelm, that's what we do.
We're the UK's number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And the caring and supportive culture we've created makes this a place you'll feel right at home too.
Work your way, together
We're a hybrid business, which means you'll have flexibility alongside time together with your team. In this role, you can expect a minimum of 1 day per fortnight in our Leicester Office helping you stay connected, collaborate and do your best work for our customers.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SAP Security Analyst to join our SAP Security team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Reporting to the SAP Security and Authorisation Lead, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the ongoing evolution of SAP Security across our SAP landscape. The role requires a knowledgeable and proactive SAP Security professional who can work independently, engage confidently with business and technical stakeholders, and deliver high-quality security and governance outcomes with minimal supervision.
A significant focus of the role will be supporting and delivering SAP role re-engineering activities, strengthening SAP Security governance processes and documentation, improving Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls and ensuring the SAP Security function remains audit-ready.
This role is ideally suited to an individual who has previously participated in multiple SAP implementation, transformation or role redesign programmes and can bring practical experience, fresh thinking and a strong understanding of SAP Security best practice.
What you'll be doing
SAP Security & Authorisations
- Design, build, test and maintain SAP roles and authorisations across the SAP landscape.
- Analyse and resolve complex SAP security and access-related issues.
- Ensure user access is provisioned in line with approved processes, governance standards and business requirements.
- Perform security analysis and provide recommendations to support business and project requirements.
- Support security requirements for SAP enhancements, projects and change initiatives.
SAP Role Re-engineering
- Support and deliver SAP role re-engineering activities across the SAP estate.
- Review existing role structures and identify opportunities for simplification, standardisation and optimisation.
- Analyse access requirements and support the development of job-based access models.
- Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to understand role requirements and access needs.
- Build and maintain role design documentation and supporting artefacts.
- Ensure role designs align with security standards, governance requirements and business objectives.
- Support testing, deployment and business sign-off activities related to role redesign initiatives.
Segregation of Duties & Risk Management
- Perform Segregation of Duties analysis and support the identification and remediation of security risks.
- Review SoD conflicts and work with stakeholders to define appropriate mitigation controls.
- Support the maintenance of SoD risk frameworks, rule sets and governance processes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of access governance and risk management controls.
- Produce management information and reporting relating to security risks and compliance activities.
Governance, Audit & Compliance
- Review, maintain and enhance SAP Security governance documentation.
- Ensure all processes, standards and procedures remain current, effective and fit for purpose.
- Support the creation and maintenance of audit evidence and compliance documentation.
- Assist with Internal and External Audit activities and the remediation of audit findings.
- Contribute to the development of sustainable governance processes and security standards.
- Ensure security activities are performed in accordance with established policies and controls.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve SAP Security processes, controls and ways of working.
- Support the implementation of new security tools, approaches and governance initiatives.
- Contribute to SAP Security roadmap activities and transformation programmes.
- Share knowledge and best practice within the SAP Security team.
What we'll look for in you
Essential Experience
- Demonstrable experience delivering SAP Security and Authorisation activities within complex SAP environments.
- Experience participating in multiple SAP implementation, transformation, migration or role redesign programmes.
- Proven experience designing, building and supporting SAP roles and authorisations.
- Experience of SAP role redesign or role rationalisation programmes.
- Experience developing or supporting Job-Based Access models.
- Strong understanding of SAP access management principles and role-based security concepts.
- Experience supporting Segregation of Duties analysis, risk management and mitigation activities.
- Experience working with business stakeholders to gather requirements and define appropriate access solutions.
- Experience reviewing, creating and maintaining SAP Security governance documentation.
- Experience with Pathlock, SAP GRC Access Control or similar governance and compliance solutions.
- Experience supporting audit activities and responding to audit findings.
- Experience developing process documentation, standards, procedures and operational controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes independently.
Desirable Experience
- Exposure to SAP S/4HANA Security concepts.
- Experience within a retail or multi-site business environment.
- Experience supporting large-scale business transformation programmes.
Key behaviours
- Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Professional and confident when engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Able to challenge constructively and influence outcomes through evidence-based recommendations.
- Organised and methodical approach to documentation and governance activities.
- Pragmatic and risk-aware with a strong customer-focused mindset.
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SAP Security Analyst in Leicester employer: Dunelm
Dunelm is an excellent employer that prioritises a friendly and supportive work culture, making it a great place for those looking to thrive in retail. With competitive pay rates and flexible hours, employees enjoy opportunities for growth and development while contributing to a welcoming shopping experience for customers. Located in the heart of the community, Dunelm fosters a sense of belonging and teamwork among its staff.
