Security & Controls Specialist

6 months ago

Solihull, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

Solihull - hybrid
Full Time, Permanent
Competitive salary + company car and Serco bonus package

Here at Serco, we are seeking an experienced Security & Controls Specialist who will play a critical role in the day-to-day governance of our business systems, working within a wider ERP Team. You will be a focal point in the design, operation and governance of User and Access Management processes, including supporting technologies, and will provide ongoing guidance and monitoring to ensure effective control. This role will also ensure our policies and processes are world class and embrace the latest technologies and innovations.

**As part of this you’ll**:
Define, develop and improve security processes and controls to support both internal and external regulations/standards
Design, operate and continuously improve monitoring to ensure compliance with internal security policies and applicable laws and regulations
Maintain the Serco ERP security policies and standards, and ensure adherence to current best practice
Ensuring all SAP and other system changes and developments are compliant with the Serco security policies and take into account potential impact on controls
Identifying and remediating control “gaps” within systems and processes
Regular reporting to senior stakeholders on security, governance and compliance including access risk issues, firefighter usage and mitigating control management
Embed a focus on security and controls into “business as usual” processes, as well as implementing and running periodic controls assurance programmes
Monitor compliance with segregation-of-duties, sensitive access and other security standards in SAP and other critical business systems using Security Weaver (now Pathlock) GRC tools
Review and approve risk mitigations along with Global Process Owners (GPOs).
Work closely with GPOs to ensure integration between business and IT controls
Act as Security & Controls focal point in relevant forums to move forward ongoing controls initiatives within Serco, and define/implement new ones
Co-ordinate and liaise with Internal and External Auditors during security audits
As SME for Security & Controls, demonstrate security processes and GRC tool processes to internal and external auditors and respond to questions relating to them
Provide expertise in additional security and controls capability, define requirements for solutions and manage delivery of enhancements
Provide oversight and audit support to ensure that security and controls services performed by outsourced providers are in accordance with Serco policies and objectives
Perform reviews of new connections/interfaces into SAP, and support new roadmap technology such as preparing for S4 HANA, and new Security Weaver (Pathlock) modules
Perform forensic investigations as required to support controls environment.

**What you’ll need to do the role**:
A degree or equivalent qualification in an IT or engineering field or accounting would be preferable
At least 10 years’ experience in ERP Security & Controls, with at least 7 years’ experience in SAP Security Technologies. Experience with other SAP modules will be considered as an advantage
A sound knowledge of SAP Security & Control standards and guidelines
A sound knowledge of SAP Security and Authorization technology across ECC, HCM, SRM and BW
Thorough understanding of risk and control concepts, including IT general controls and business controls across key functional areas
Good troubleshooting & analytical skills, with excellent written and oral communication skills at both technical and business levels
Ability to work with people from different areas of the business and various levels of seniority in order to promote a controls-focused culture throughout Serco
Good understanding of GRC concepts especially around access controls
Basic understanding of SAP workflow and approval controls.

**Why Serco**:
**Meaningful and vital work**: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.

**What we offer**:
Flexible working considered
Pension - 6%
Employee Assistance Programme
Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
Serco Benefits

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigrati

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