Lead - SAP Basis

Job Title: Lead - SAP Basis Company: Qiddiya | القدية SAP Module: SAP BASIS Roles & Responsibilities: Role Summary The Assistant Manager - SAP Basis & Security is responsible for leading the administration, security, and governance of SAP systems across hybrid (cloud and on-premises) environments. The role ensures system stability, secure access management, compliance with audit requirements, and seamless integration across SAP applications including S/4HANA, BTP, Ariba, SuccessFactors, and MDG. This position combines technical leadership, operational ownership, and governance accountability, aligned with enterprise-scale SAP landscapes and cybersecurity standards. Key Responsibilities * SAP Basis Administration & Operations * Lead SAP system administration for S/4HANA and related platforms, including monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting * Manage transports, system refreshes, upgrades, patches, and kernel updates * Monitor system health, batch jobs, logs, interfaces, RFCs, and database performance * Coordinate with infrastructure, cloud, and database teams to ensure availability and SLA compliance * SAP Security & Authorization * Design and maintain SAP roles and authorization structures aligned with least privilege and SoD principles * Manage user provisioning, role assignments, and authorization troubleshooting * Conduct user access reviews, emergency access (firefighter), and remediation activities * Provide audit evidence, access reports, and compliance documentation * SAP GRC & Access Governance * Configure and support SAP GRC modules (ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM) * Manage SoD rules, risk analysis, mitigation controls, and workflows * Support SAP IAG for cloud-based access governance across SAP SaaS applications * Lead periodic access certifications and audit remediation activities * SAP Cloud Security (BTP, IAS, IPS, Work Zone) * Administer SAP BTP subaccounts, role collections, destinations, and trust configurations * Configure IAS for SSO, identity federation, and authentication policies * Manage IPS for user and role provisioning across SAP systems * Support Work Zone access control and launchpad content configuration * SAP Application Security (MDG, Ariba, SuccessFactors) * Manage security and access controls across SAP MDG, Ariba, and SuccessFactors * Ensure secure integration between SAP S/4HANA and cloud systems * Support role design, provisioning, and access troubleshooting for business users * Identity & Integration Security * Design and implement SSO using SAML 2.0, OAuth, and IAS/IPS integration * Manage authentication flows across SAP ecosystem (S/4, BTP, SaaS apps) * Troubleshoot federation, certificates, tokens, and login failures * Compliance, Audit & Operations * Ensure adherence to internal security policies, audit requirements, and cybersecurity standards * Support audits with system logs, access controls, and compliance evidence * Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes * Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures * Strong experience in SAP Basis & Security administration * Expertise in SAP S/4HANA authorization and role design * Hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control and/or SAP IAG * Experience in SAP BTP security, IAS, IPS, and SSO configurations * Knowledge of integration security (RFC, OAuth, SAML, certificates) * Strong understanding of SoD, audit controls, and compliance frameworks * Experience supporting hybrid SAP environments (cloud + on-premise) * Leadership mindset with ability to guide teams and vendors * Strong stakeholder communication (business, cybersecurity, and IT) * High ownership and accountability for critical systems * Ability to manage incidents under pressure * Proactive risk identification and continuous improvement focus Work Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Availability: Full time

Required Skills & Experience Preferred Qualifications * SAP certifications (Basis, Security, GRC, or BTP) * Experience in large-scale SAP transformation programs * Knowledge of SAP Cloud ALM or Solution Manager Education * Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Experience Required Key Skills: SAP S/4HANA, SAP Basis, SAP BTP, RFC, Configuration Salary: Not disclosed