SAP Security Specialist (TS/SCI Required)

BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. Our mission is to empower our clients and employees to realize their potential, achieve amazing results, and advance the mission of our Federal government. We do this by providing an environment that fosters the growth, innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence needed to achieve successful and lasting transformative IT modernization. With BridgePhase, federal agencies gain a trusted partner dedicated to delivering high-performing solutions that advance the nation's most critical objectives.

We are currently hiring an SAP Security Specialist to support a Government agency in Chantilly, VA. This role requires an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance. All candidates must be willing to work on-site in Chantilly up to 5-days per week.

In this position, you can expect to:

• Configure and administer SAP security functions across large,-scale, operationally mature SAP landscape, to include role design, provisioning, risk analysis, troubleshooting, and emergency access management
• Develop and enforce role-based access controls, segregation of duties, and least-privilege principles across all SAP environments
• Integrate SAP systems with enterprise IAM/ICAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, and identity federation with cloud IdPs
• Secure HANA databases, SAP NetWeaver, and cloud connectors through strong authentication, encryption, and audit controls
• Support secure SAP deployments across cloud and hybrid environments
• Conduct vulnerability management, patching, and remediation of SAP components, while ensuring compliance with RMF, FedRAMP, SOX, GDPR, and Zero Trust frameworks
• Monitor SAP Enterprise Threat Detection and integrate logs with SIEM platforms to support continuous monitoring and incident response
• Collaborate with Basis, Development, and Infrastructure teams to resolve security issues
• Support security audits, compliance assessments, and reporting requirements with clear documentation and remediation plans
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training on SAP security best practices to internal teams and stakeholders

As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile team members who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5–10+ years of direct experience in SAP security administration and architecture
• Hands-on expertise with SAP GRC Access Control and HANA database security
• Strong experience in role design, authorization concepts, and SoD management across multiple SAP modules
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud Platform (BTP) and integrations with enterprise identity providers (Azure AD, Okta, etc.)
• Experience implementing security automation and DevSecOps practices for SAP environments (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, SOX, GDPR, and Zero Trust architectures
• US Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance may be required depending on project assignment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• SAP industry certifications a major plus
• Security industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or DoD 8570-compliant credentials a major

While we've outlined our ideal candidate, we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you don't check every box but possess a strong technical aptitude in application security, a passion for problem-solving, and a drive to learn and grow, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Our Benefits:

We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Below are some of the perks our team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and impact
• Multiple bonus programs rewarding performance, company growth, and employee referrals
• Flexible PTO with 20 days to use when you need them
• All federal holidays paid to help you truly recharge
• Paid sick leave because health always comes first
• 100% paid parental leave including 16 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity
• 401(k) with 6% match and no vesting period
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans with low out-of-pocket costs
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance included
• Pet insurance to support your four-legged family
• Annual professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences
• Two paid community service days for causes that matter to you
• Social pod budget to connect with teammates wherever you live