SAP Principal Consultant - Security

• Ensure audit compliance and support privacy standards in reporting
• Provide technical support for SAP technologies including Centralised User Administration, Identity Management (IdM), Single Sign-On, and SAP GRC
• Lead the design and build of SAP Security and GRC solutions
• Stay up to date with new business processes and support security assessments
• Maintain Risk and Access Controls compliance throughout SAP role build
• Share SAP Security best practices and mentor junior team members
• Collaborate with outsourced AMS provider
• Maintain and support SAP Security and GRC modules
• Support user provisioning and access review workflows in ARM
• Contribute to the SAP security strategy aligned with enterprise security requirements
• Interpret business requirements for SAP GRC modules including: Access Request Management (ARM), Access Risk Analysis (ARA) & Emergency Access Management (EAM)
• Enforce security policies through periodic reviews of security reports
• Ensure compliance with Segregation of Duty (SoD) and Sensitive Access rules in ARA

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

Yorkshire Water is looking for a skilled SAP Security Principal to lead the development and implementation of our SAP security strategy. Working closely with the SAP Platforms & Security Manager, you'll design secure role builds across S/4HANA and other platforms like Ariba, SuccessFactors, Concur, and more—ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive data. You’ll be the key contact for SAP security, supporting design, build, test, and release phases, while building strong relationships with internal audit and stakeholders. Experience with SAP GRC, IDM, and security analytics is essential. If you're ready to make a strategic impact in a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’ve got experience in SAP Security and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

• Strong background in SAP security design, analysis, configuration, compliance, and implementation across multiple projects
• Proven ability to build SAP technical and functional roles based on design outputs
• Expertise in SAP GRC modules:
• Experience managing SAP security in ECC 6.0, S/4HANA, and SAP Public Cloud environments
• Emergency Access Management (EAM)
• Deep knowledge of information security principles, role-based access controls, and distributed systems administration and recovery
• Access Request Management (ARM)
• Ability to configure Segregation of Duty (SoD) and Sensitive Access rules in ARA
• Access Risk Analysis (ARA)
• Demonstrated success in implementing SAP security users and roles to meet business requirements
• Experience with SAP Identity Management (SAP IDM)
• Familiarity with security concepts and user/role administration across various SAP products
• Strong understanding of SAP Security fundamentals, including authorization concepts, roles/activity groups, and user administration

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

Location: Buttershaw / Hybrid Working ( 1-2 days in the office a week – Bradford)

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Development opportunities in line with the SAP Principal Consultant progression plan
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day
• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience!