About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
Provide technical direction in the creation, delivery, and integration of multiple and moderately complex software solutions. May translate business requirements into specific designs and/or participate in the design, evaluation, and selection of IT solutions for software for a specific business process. Establish the current and future use of the practice, metrics, and methodologies to determine current and future solutions. Explore and evaluate new and approved technologies. Consult on the application of existing and new, approved technologies to develop solutions. Ensure the process of creation and delivery of design and solution in accordance with the architectural direction.
Location
This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.
The Main Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and governance of SAP security architecture across S/4HANA and related SAP applications.
Define and enforce security standards, access controls, and compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, GRC, and internal audit requirements).
Manage SAP roles and authorizations, including design, build, testing, and troubleshooting of complex authorization concepts.
Collaborate with functional and technical teams to align security requirements with evolving business processes.
Oversee user provisioning, role administration, and segregation of duties (SoD) management.
Perform risk assessments, system security audits, and remediation of vulnerabilities across SAP landscapes.
Support and enhance SAP GRC Access Control, implementing continuous monitoring of security risks.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to security analysts and project team members.
Stay current with SAP security patches, new features, and emerging industry best practices.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
8+ years of SAP Security experience, with at least 3-4 years leading security on S/4HANA programs.
Strong expertise in SAP roles/authorization concepts, Fiori security, and HANA database security.
Hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, BRM, EAM).
In-depth understanding of compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, ITGC) and audit processes.
Proven ability to design, implement, and manage SoD rulesets and risk mitigation strategies.
Experience in multi-system SAP landscapes, integrations, and cloud/SaaS security considerations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred certifications: SAP Certified Technology Associate (Security/GRC), CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$129,639 - $172,852 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
Bonus Structure
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Requisition #: 339794
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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Application Deadline
09/18/2025
