Architecte de solutions SAP Sécurité et GRC / SAP Security & GRC Solution Architect

Location: Thornhill, ON, CA, L3T 7W8

Functional Area: Remote

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

At Syntax, we help organizations modernize complex enterprise environments through deep SAP expertise, cloud transformation, automation, and AI-driven innovation. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking experienced SAP professionals to lead solution design, ensure delivery excellence, and support client transformation initiatives across complex SAP landscapes.

Job Summary

Syntax is seeking a Senior Security and GRC Architect to provide expert guidance across SAP security architecture, role and authorization design, governance, and compliance. This role combines hands-on security expertise with advisory leadership, helping shape secure SAP solutions, support project delivery, and strengthen security standards across Syntax.

Key Responsibilities

• Define SAP security architecture approaches aligned with business, compliance, and enterprise standards.
• Advise customers, project teams, and internal stakeholders on SAP security design, risk, governance, and authorization strategy.
• Lead the design and evolution of role-based authorization concepts across SAP environments.
• Support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, including segregation of duties, IT controls, and audit readiness.
• Review solution designs and delivery outputs to ensure security requirements are fully addressed.
• Provide guidance across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud-connected SAP landscapes.
• Facilitate workshops to refine security concepts, role models, and governance controls.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of security-related issues in project and production environments.
• Promote security best practices, consistency, and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Mentor consultants and junior team members in SAP security architecture and delivery.
• Contribute to competency development, standards, and reusable approaches across Syntax.
• Provide strategic input on target-state security models and modernization opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in SAP security, including at least 8 years in security design, architecture, and delivery.
• Strong experience with SAP role-based authorization concepts in ERP and S/4HANA environments.
• Proven experience delivering SAP roles and authorizations across multiple project life cycles.
• Solid knowledge of S/4HANA security and Fiori security concepts.
• Strong understanding of segregation of duties, IT controls, and governance/compliance requirements.
• Experience with SAP GRC Access Control and SAP IAG implementation.
• Experience with SAP BW, BPC, and SAC security.
• Experience with SAP BTP / Cloud Platform Security.
• Experience supporting ECC to S/4HANA security transformations.
• Experience with SAP user licensing.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with functional consultants, developers, architects, delivery leaders, and customers.
• Strong communication and workshop facilitation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HANA security.
• Experience with SAP GRC Process Control.
• Knowledge of SAP Risk Management and SAP Audit Management.
• Understanding of key SAP functional areas and how security supports business processes.
• Experience in hybrid or cloud-connected SAP environments.
• Exposure to modern identity, governance, and enterprise security approaches.
• An appreciation for innovation, continuous improvement, and modern delivery approaches, including automation and AI-enabled services.
• Proficiency in English for client-facing work across multiple regions.
• Proficiency in English is necessary for client-facing implementation activities across multiple regions.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• SAP security, governance, or identity-related certifications are an asset.
• SAP GRC, SAP IAG, S/4HANA, or other relevant SAP platform certifications are preferred.
• Additional certifications in information security, risk management, or enterprise architecture are considered an advantage.

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.

• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.