SAP Security Architect-Remote

Compensation Range: $160,000-$175,000

Job Overview:

The IT Solutions Architect – SAP Security is responsible for leading technical designing and implementing a scalable, business aligned role-based access control strategy across SAP. This role aligns with internal security teams to ensure guardrails and consistently across modules and co-creates role-based definitions and definitions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designs defines and governs a scalable, clearly defined role-based process that includes naming conventions, role ownership model, authorization concepts and role design standards
• Leads security design in partnership with cybersecurity teams that follows security principles while balancing business productivity
• Owns and advises on end to end security design for SAP tools, maps business processes and job functions that allows for backend authorization and Odata service access
• Partners with Basis and platform teams to ensure system configuration and effective user access
• Designs and governs segregation of duties (SoD) rules and controls, leveraging SAP GRC Access controls
• Manages emergency and privileged access processes including monitoring approvals and reporting
• Establishes scalable standards for role assignment, approval, access review audits, and role recertification
• Partner with IAM teams to integrate SAP security with enterprise identity platforms (e.g., Azure AD / Entra ID, SailPoint, Okta) and drive provisioning automation
• Lead technical strategy through technical advisory skills and coaching
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or a related field preferred.
• SAP Certifications such as System Administration or Architecture preferred
  
  

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in SAP with at least 2 years in Solutions Architecture or lead for SAP Security implementation
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large SAP projects in large-scale enterprise environment
• Strong hands-on expertise with PFCG, authorization objects, org levels, and role design
• Experience in deployment in complex on-premise and hybrid environment
• Experience in supply chain industry a plus
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of SAP integrations, RFC security, and technical user governance.
• Ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable SAP access models.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
  
  

Work Environment:

Remote Role:

• This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.
  
  

Travel (minor):

• This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.
  
  

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

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Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO, Remote, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.