SAP Successfactors Security Consultant

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ABOUT THIS JOB:

The SAP Successfactors Security Consultant is accountable for implementation and operational support of all security aspects of Successfactors modules, applications and role design across Nielsen’s SAP landscape. As the Technical Owner and Subject Matter Expert, you will be a trusted advisor for all SAP Successfactors Security project initiatives. This role will be responsible for ensuring Successfactors security architecture and design meets best practices along with collaboration with Corporate Security, Cloud and Onprem Infrastructure teams, and internal and external audit teams to ensure proper functionality of SAP environments. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and action remediation plans for SOD violations on roles/users for the ECC HR and Successfactors systems
• Ensure that you follow Release, Incident and SAP Change Management procedures
• Provide SAP Security support skills to business end users and team members
• Design and implement SOD remediation activities on the Successfactors RBPs and ECC HR systems
• Partner with internal and external audit teams to ensure audit compliance.
• Update user roles and groups with a thorough understanding of risk and impact of those changes.
• Self driven individual that would drive with the business or impacted users of remediation
• Manage Successfactors Security for BAU and project initiatives across all modules (Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding 2.0, Time & Absence Mgmt, Compensation Planning, Performance Management, Goal Management, Succession, Development, LMS).
• Coordinate and manage periodic reviews of user access and roles to meet audit compliance.
• Maintain best practice configurations to ensure the health and stability of Successfactors environments.
• Perform periodic refreshes of non production environments in support of critical project initiatives.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

• Nielsen is looking to hire a seasoned SAP Security professional who thrives on challenges and desires to make a real difference in the business world.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years technical knowledge of SAP Successfactors Security and Authorization Concepts, User & Role management, and Identity Authentication Services (IAS).
• Experience with user and role administration in SAP NetWeaver (HCM) and Successfactors Role based permissions
• Troubleshooting complex security issues and risks related to SAP Netweaver (HCM) and Successfactors Role based permissions
• Excellent technical knowledge of HR Structural authorizations and Infotype restrictions.
• Knowledge of SAP Modules HR and Successfactors Learning admin, ONB Dynamic Groups, Role based permissions, Proxy access restrictions, report access
• Knowledge of Control and Compliance requirements, Security Audit Cycles, Segregation of Duties and Risk Remediation
• Good knowledge of SAP Security strategy documentation alignment and understanding
• Ability to collaborate with SAP Functional and Technical teams to drive remediation plans and impact thereof
• Ability to deliver in accordance with strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Minimum 4 to 6 years in managing and overseeing internal and external audit data collection, analytics, and reporting for SOX compliance..
• Ability to proactively identify upcoming risks, issues, and bottlenecks and resolve issues that may cross departmental boundaries
• Ability to be productive and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
• Involvement in at least 1 SAP HXM full life cycle implementation