SAP Solution Architect (GRC & Basis) - VISEO

Responsibilities

• As a subject Matter Expert in the SOD, BASIS, landscape technology and GRC domain. Responsible for SAP S/4HANA country implementation, safeguarding the SAP landscape, global template and design, overseeing process governance, process optimization, system enhancement and maintaining the knowledge centre

• Across multiple projects and organizational contexts, the SAP Solution Architect is consistently positioned as a strategic and technical leader responsible for :
• End-to-End Solution Design
• Develop comprehensive solution proposals and architecture strategies that align with business goals 1 2.
• Ensure feasibility, scalability, and compliance with governance standards (e.g., cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, data).
• Collaboration and Integration
  • Work closely with functional and technical consultants to co-develop recommended solutions.
  • Validate business process fit/gap analyses and ensure alignment with other platforms (e.g. tax/regulatory applications, SAP applications, other integrations).
• Technical Governance and Compliance
  • Ensure solutions are secure by design and meet technical governance requirements.
  • Validate configured data and escalate risks due to process deviations.

• SAP GRC is a robust framework for managing access risks, segregation of duties (SoD), and privileged access. It includes several modules:
  • Key Modules & Functions
  • Access Risk Analysis (ARA): Detects and mitigates SoD conflicts and critical transaction risks.
  • Emergency Access Management (EAM): Manages temporary privileged access (e.g., Firefighter IDs) for production systems.
  • Access Request Management (ARM): Automates user access provisioning/de-provisioning.
  • Business Role Management (BRM): Standardizes role creation and maintenance.

• Manage the mitigation controls and manage role conflicts. These are reviewed and approved through structured workflows.
• Privileged ID Management: Includes Firefighter, Cookbook, and Conversion IDs. Access is granted via SAP GRC Portal and auto-expired based on defined durations.
• Audit Readiness: GRC processes are aligned with internal and external audit requirements.

• SAP BASIS is the technical foundation of SAP systems, responsible for system administration, configuration, and performance with following core responsibilities:
• System Administration: Includes installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP servers and applications.
• User & Role Management: Works closely with SAP GRC to manage user profiles and authorization.
• Transport Management: Oversees transport across non-production and production environment.
• Performance Monitoring: Conducts health checks and resolves system issues.
• Security & Compliance: Ensures secure access and supports audit processes.