Lead SAP Security Architect

Date: Oct 15, 2024

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

 

 

Job Summary

CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Lead SAP Security Architect to join our Identity & Access Management (IAM) Team, located in Houston, TX.

You will have the ability to: be responsible for designing and implementing security for new SAP systems and modules. This position is also responsible for reviewing the existing security design across our 13 SAP production systems and 12 HANA DBs to identify opportunities for enhancing our SAP security posture and then implementing those changes for on-premise and cloud environments (SAP RISE).

Essential Functions

  • Facilitate security requirements between SAP user community, configuration and programming teams, project teams, and SAP Security Administration.
  • Research and recommend security solutions for new SAP technology.
  • Design solutions using new SAP technology that is not well understood.
  • Propose, define, and document security strategies for horizontal SAP business intelligence capabilities and Business Objects.
  • Design and implement SAP Portal KM Security for Business Intelligence Reporting segregating all business users.
  • Design Entitlements and Roles on SAILPOINT for role-based access controls on SAP systems.
  • Plan, implement and document SAP Security procedures for new SAP system builds.
  • Extensive knowledge on Business Warehouse Reporting applications Web Designer, Bex Analyzer, Query Designer.
  • Design and build security required for Business Object foundation and the applications Crystal, Xcelsius, Dataservices and Universe.
  • Design and develop Portal Security including permissions around the content.
  • Provide SAP security consultation throughout the Corporation.
  • Analyze and map clients' business requirements, processes, and objectives. Develop necessary SAP role changes to satisfy clients' needs.
  • Participate in SAP project Blueprinting sessions to understand customer requirements for large scale SAP projects.
  • Support implementation phase and assist with the development of functional and technical requirements, scope, and acceptance testing.
  • Recommend improvements in the existing business process and define SAP roles to execute the corresponding processes.

Education Description

Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, IT, MIS, Engineering from accredited college or university. 

Experience

A minimum of 7 years of SAP Security experience including ECC 6.0, BW, SRM, Solution Manager, Business Objects, GRC, Portal and UI Security, S4 Hana and CRM

Physical Requirements

    Working Conditions

       

      We want you to know
      Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 

      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
      CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

      At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
       

      What we bring to you

      • Competitive pay
      • Paid training
      • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
      • Transit subsidies
      • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
      • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
      • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
      • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

       

      Job Type: Full Time 
      Posting Start Date: 10/15/2024​
      Posting End Date: 10/25/2024


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