July 2026
SAP Solution Architect (GRC & Basis)
Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
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July 2026
SAP Solution Architect (GRC & Basis)
Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
Job description
Responsibilities
- As a subject Matter Expert in the SOD, BASIS, landscape technology and GRC domain. Responsible for SAP S/4HANA country implementation, safeguarding the SAP landscape, global template and design, overseeing process governance, process optimization, system enhancement and maintaining the knowledge centre
- Across multiple projects and organizational contexts, the SAP Solution Architect is consistently positioned as a strategic and technical leader responsible for :
- End-to-End Solution Design
- Develop comprehensive solution proposals and architecture strategies that align with business goals 1 2.
- Ensure feasibility, scalability, and compliance with governance standards (e.g., cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, data).
- Collaboration and Integration
- Work closely with functional and technical consultants to co-develop recommended solutions.
- Validate business process fit/gap analyses and ensure alignment with other platforms (e.g. tax/regulatory applications, SAP applications, other integrations).
- Technical Governance and Compliance
- Ensure solutions are secure by design and meet technical governance requirements.
- Validate configured data and escalate risks due to process deviations.
- SAP GRC is a robust framework for managing access risks, segregation of duties (SoD), and privileged access. It includes several modules:
- Key Modules & Functions
- Access Risk Analysis (ARA): Detects and mitigates SoD conflicts and critical transaction risks.
- Emergency Access Management (EAM): Manages temporary privileged access (e.g., Firefighter IDs) for production systems.
- Access Request Management (ARM): Automates user access provisioning/de-provisioning.
- Business Role Management (BRM): Standardizes role creation and maintenance.
- Manage the mitigation controls and manage role conflicts. These are reviewed and approved through structured workflows.
- Privileged ID Management: Includes Firefighter, Cookbook, and Conversion IDs. Access is granted via SAP GRC Portal and auto-expired based on defined durations.
- Audit Readiness: GRC processes are aligned with internal and external audit requirements.
- SAP BASIS is the technical foundation of SAP systems, responsible for system administration, configuration, and performance with following core responsibilities:
- System Administration: Includes installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP servers and applications.
- User & Role Management: Works closely with SAP GRC to manage user profiles and authorization.
- Transport Management: Oversees transport across non-production and production environment.
- Performance Monitoring: Conducts health checks and resolves system issues.
- Security & Compliance: Ensures secure access and supports audit processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Hands-on and applicable knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and tools would be an added advantage.
- Above 8 years working experience in SAP BASIS and GRC on SAP ECC6 and S/4HANA.
- Minimum 3 end-to-end project implementation of relevant SAP module on SAP ECC6 and S/4HANA.
- Experienced in cross-functional integration to other modules (FI, SD, MM, SD, PP and QM).
- Preferably SAP – Certified with relevant domain
- Ability to work independently and manage deliverables within timelines.
- Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.