# Lead - SAP Basis at Qiddiya Investment Company > Open job at Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Workplace: On-site. Source: Gulf Dev Jobs, https://gulfdevjobs.com/jobs/qiddiya-investment-company-lead-sap-basis-bk10ama Posted 25 June 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 11 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Qiddiya Investment Company](https://gulfdevjobs.com/companies/qiddiya-investment-company) - Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Arabic: Not required - Skills: SAP - Not mentioned in the job post: salary, housing, flights, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from ## Job description **Role Summary** **The Assistant Manager – SAP Basis & Security is responsible for leading the administration, security, and governance of SAP systems across hybrid (cloud and on-premises) environments. The role ensures system stability, secure access management, compliance with audit requirements, and seamless integration across SAP applications including S/4HANA, BTP, Ariba, SuccessFactors, and MDG.** **This position combines technical leadership, operational ownership, and governance accountability, aligned with enterprise-scale SAP landscapes and cybersecurity standards.** **Key Responsibilities** **1. SAP Basis Administration & Operations** - Lead SAP system administration for S/4HANA and related platforms, including monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting - Manage transports, system refreshes, upgrades, patches, and kernel updates - Monitor system health, batch jobs, logs, interfaces, RFCs, and database performance - Coordinate with infrastructure, cloud, and database teams to ensure availability and SLA compliance **2. SAP Security & Authorization** - Design and maintain SAP roles and authorization structures aligned with least privilege and SoD principles - Manage user provisioning, role assignments, and authorization troubleshooting - Conduct user access reviews, emergency access (firefighter), and remediation activities - Provide audit evidence, access reports, and compliance documentation **3. SAP GRC & Access Governance** - Configure and support SAP GRC modules (ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM) - Manage SoD rules, risk analysis, mitigation controls, and workflows - Support SAP IAG for cloud-based access governance across SAP SaaS applications - Lead periodic access certifications and audit remediation activities **4. SAP Cloud Security (BTP, IAS, IPS, Work Zone)** - Administer SAP BTP subaccounts, role collections, destinations, and trust configurations - Configure IAS for SSO, identity federation, and authentication policies - Manage IPS for user and role provisioning across SAP systems - Support Work Zone access control and launchpad content configuration **5. SAP Application Security (MDG, Ariba, SuccessFactors)** - Manage security and access controls across SAP MDG, Ariba, and SuccessFactors - Ensure secure integration between SAP S/4HANA and cloud systems - Support role design, provisioning, and access troubleshooting for business users **6. Identity & Integration Security** - Design and implement SSO using SAML 2.0, OAuth, and IAS/IPS integration - Manage authentication flows across SAP ecosystem (S/4, BTP, SaaS apps) - Troubleshoot federation, certificates, tokens, and login failures **7. Compliance, Audit & Operations** - Ensure adherence to internal security policies, audit requirements, and cybersecurity standards - Support audits with system logs, access controls, and compliance evidence - Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes - Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures **Required Skills & Experience** - Strong experience in SAP Basis & Security administration - Expertise in SAP S/4HANA authorization and role design - Hands-on experience with SAP GRC Access Control and/or SAP IAG - Experience in SAP BTP security, IAS, IPS, and SSO configurations - Knowledge of integration security (RFC, OAuth, SAML, certificates) - Strong understanding of SoD, audit controls, and compliance frameworks - Experience supporting hybrid SAP environments (cloud + on-premise) **Preferred Qualifications** - SAP certifications (Basis, Security, GRC, or BTP) - Experience in large-scale SAP transformation programs - Knowledge of SAP Cloud ALM or Solution Manager **Soft Skills (Assistant Manager Level)** - Leadership mindset with ability to guide teams and vendors - Strong stakeholder communication (business, cybersecurity, and IT) - High ownership and accountability for critical systems - Ability to manage incidents under pressure - Proactive risk identification and continuous improvement focus **Education** - Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field **Experience Required** - 8–10+ years in SAP Basis & Security - Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP cloud security - Experience in GRC/IAG implementation is highly preferred ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://gulfdevjobs.com/jobs/qiddiya-investment-company-lead-sap-basis-bk10ama: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Qiddiya Investment Company - [Director - Commercial (Infrastructure)](https://gulfdevjobs.com/jobs/qiddiya-investment-company-director-commercial-infrastructure-6jedvye): Qiddiya Investment Company, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 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