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SAP Security Lead

Archer
On-site
San Jose, California, United States
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you’ll do: 

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP Security Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in SAP Security. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge in SAP S/4HANA 2021 or higher and SAP GRC, with a proven ability to design, develop, and maintain complex security roles in large enterprise environments. This role requires expertise in supporting SOX compliance, configuring and managing GRC workflows, and collaborating effectively within a global, virtualized team.

Key Responsibilities

  • SAP Security Design & Administration
    • Design, develop, implement, and maintain SAP security roles and authorization concepts across SAP S/4HANA (2021 or higher).
    • Ensure role design follows best practices while balancing functionality, risk mitigation, and audit requirements.
    • Perform security reviews, remediation, and ongoing maintenance to support evolving business needs.

  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
    • Configure, maintain, and optimize SAP GRC Access Control workflows, including Emergency Access Management (EAM) and User Access Review (UAR).
    • Maintain and update the GRC ruleset, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and SOX controls.
    • Partner with audit and compliance teams to manage SAP Controls for SOX audit readiness, access certification, and segregation of duties (SoD) monitoring.

  • Collaboration & Support
    • Provide subject matter expertise to business and IT teams on SAP security and compliance best practices.
    • Collaborate with global, virtual teams across time zones to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve security issues, perform risk assessments, and recommend improvements.

What you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in SAP Security, including hands-on role design, authorization management, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA 2021 or higher.
  • Proven expertise with SAP GRC Access Control, including:
  • Ruleset configuration and maintenance.
  • Workflow configuration for EAM and UAR.
  • SoD and compliance reporting.
  • In-depth knowledge of SOX audit controls and SAP security compliance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a global, virtual team environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $134,000 - $185,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. 

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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