SAP Analyst III

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in SAP Security, SAP GRC, and RevTrac, with the ability to operate independently, partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive secure, compliant processes across the SAP landscape. This senior-level role is responsible for designing and maintaining secure, scalable access models, administering governance, risk, and compliance processes, and supporting audit readiness through strong documentation and control discipline.

SAP Security Analyst
Working Hours: 8am-5pm EST Monday-Friday
Fully On Site
Overview / Position Summary
Xylem is a leading global water technology company committed to solving the world s most critical water challenges through innovative, sustainable solutions. As part of that mission, we rely on secure, well-governed enterprise systems that enable operational excellence, compliance, and business resilience.
We are seeking a Senior Analyst, SAP Security & GRC to provide hands-on functional and administrative ownership across SAP Security, GRC, and RevTrac-related transport controls. This senior-level role is responsible for designing and maintaining secure, scalable access models, administering governance, risk, and compliance processes, and supporting audit readiness through strong documentation and control discipline.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in SAP Security, SAP GRC, and RevTrac, with the ability to operate independently, partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive secure, compliant processes across the SAP landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Own SAP Security and Role Design
Lead the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SAP security roles and authorization concepts
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to align access models with operational requirements and segregation of duties principles
Evaluate and support user access provisioning, role changes, and remediation activities in alignment with enterprise controls
Own GRC Design and Administration
Serve as the primary resource for SAP GRC design, configuration support, and ongoing administration
Maintain and enhance GRC processes to support access governance, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify control gaps, recommend improvements, and support sustainable governance practices
Own Documentation for Internal and External Audit
Develop, maintain, and organize documentation supporting internal and external audit requirements
Ensure security, GRC, and transport control evidence is accurate, complete, and readily available
Support audit requests, walkthroughs, and remediation efforts with a high degree of professionalism and responsiveness
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Senior analyst-level experience supporting SAP Security
Demonstrated experience with SAP GRC design and administration
Strong understanding of SAP role design, access controls, and governance principles
Experience supporting documentation and evidence preparation for internal and external audits
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a structured enterprise environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a global enterprise environment
Knowledge of segregation of duties concepts and access risk management practices
Experience improving or standardizing SAP security and transport control processes
Familiarity with regulated or highly controlled business environments
Hands-on experience with RevTrac and transport/change control processes
Proven ability to support cross-functional compliance, audit, and change management initiatives