Associate Director, SAP Technical Architect: Basis, GRC, Security & Technical St
BioSpace, Topeka, KS, United States
Job Summary
The SAP Technical Architect is a senior-level role responsible for designing, architecting, and guiding the overall technical landscape of the SAP environment. This position emphasizes architectural leadership across Basis administration, security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and long-term technical strategy. The SAP Technical Architect ensures that SAP platforms are robust, secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives, while driving modernization and best practices throughout the organization’s SAP ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and guide the SAP Basis team to deliver high-performing, resilient, and scalable SAP systems, including S/4HANA, Ariba, Signavio, Global Trade Services, Document Reporting and Compliance, Profitability and Performance Management, and SAP Cloud ALM.
Define technical standards for system provisioning, upgrades, configurations, monitoring, and troubleshooting, collaborating closely with SAP Enterprise Cloud Services to ensure technical alignment and innovation.
Establish best practices for transport management, backup and recovery strategies, and disaster recovery architecture for all SAP environments.
Design and oversee implementation of SAP security roles, authorizations, and compliance frameworks, ensuring secure and compliant access across all SAP platforms.
Lead and manage the SAP Basis team, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability of all SAP systems.
Oversee system provisioning, upgrades, configurations, monitoring, and troubleshooting in collaboration with SAP Enterprise Cloud Services.
Coordinate transport migration, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for SAP environments.
Design, implement, and maintain SAP security roles and authorizations.
Ensure compliance with internal and external security standards.
Monitor and manage user access, segregation of duties, and vulnerability assessments.
Oversee SAP GRC processes and solutions to manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Develop and maintain controls for audit readiness.
Perform risk assessments and drive remediation activities.
Develop and execute SAP technical development standards incorporating SAP leading practices on clean core.
Develop and execute technical strategies to optimize the SAP landscape and integrate emerging technologies.
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align SAP initiatives with organizational goals.
Lead technical projects, mentor team members, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
8+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration, security, and GRC.
Proven leadership experience managing technical SAP teams.
Strong understanding of SAP architecture, Cloud ALM, infrastructure, and integration.
Expertise in SAP GRC solutions and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate) highly desirable.
Key Competencies
Strategic and analytical thinking.
Technical expertise in SAP Basis, Security, and GRC.
Leadership and team management.
Risk management and compliance.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.
Work Environment This role typically operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote and onsite collaboration. Occasional travel may be required for project implementation, training, or audit activities.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Key Responsibilities
Architect and guide the SAP Basis team to deliver high-performing, resilient, and scalable SAP systems, including S/4HANA, Ariba, Signavio, Global Trade Services, Document Reporting and Compliance, Profitability and Performance Management, and SAP Cloud ALM.
Define technical standards for system provisioning, upgrades, configurations, monitoring, and troubleshooting, collaborating closely with SAP Enterprise Cloud Services to ensure technical alignment and innovation.
Establish best practices for transport management, backup and recovery strategies, and disaster recovery architecture for all SAP environments.
Design and oversee implementation of SAP security roles, authorizations, and compliance frameworks, ensuring secure and compliant access across all SAP platforms.
Lead and manage the SAP Basis team, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability of all SAP systems.
Oversee system provisioning, upgrades, configurations, monitoring, and troubleshooting in collaboration with SAP Enterprise Cloud Services.
Coordinate transport migration, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for SAP environments.
Design, implement, and maintain SAP security roles and authorizations.
Ensure compliance with internal and external security standards.
Monitor and manage user access, segregation of duties, and vulnerability assessments.
Oversee SAP GRC processes and solutions to manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Develop and maintain controls for audit readiness.
Perform risk assessments and drive remediation activities.
Develop and execute SAP technical development standards incorporating SAP leading practices on clean core.
Develop and execute technical strategies to optimize the SAP landscape and integrate emerging technologies.
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align SAP initiatives with organizational goals.
Lead technical projects, mentor team members, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
8+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration, security, and GRC.
Proven leadership experience managing technical SAP teams.
Strong understanding of SAP architecture, Cloud ALM, infrastructure, and integration.
Expertise in SAP GRC solutions and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate) highly desirable.
Key Competencies
Strategic and analytical thinking.
Technical expertise in SAP Basis, Security, and GRC.
Leadership and team management.
Risk management and compliance.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.
Work Environment This role typically operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote and onsite collaboration. Occasional travel may be required for project implementation, training, or audit activities.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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