Christopher Johnson
Denver,CO
Summary
Security Architect with 12 years of experience in SAP Security, specializing in S/4HANA full life cycle implementations and GRC systems. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing security protocols, managing compliance risks, and reducing user license costs. Recognized for enhancing IT governance and collaborating with cross functional teams to streamline operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP Security Architect
AVVALE
02.2022 - Current
- Lead SAP Security Architect for SAP S/4HANA 2022 full lifecycle implementations, enhancing system security and compliance.
- Designed and implemented SAP GRC 12.0, ensuring robust system compliance and integrity.
- Directed SAP security audits, identifying and mitigating compliance risks, ensuring 100% adherence to industry standards.
- Optimized user license management through role design and authorizations, resulting in a 66% reduction in license cost savings.
SAP Security Consultant
NIMBL
08.2013 - 02.2022
- Managed several SAP S/4HANA Cloud Multi-Tenant full lifecycle implementations, optimizing security operations.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies, improving the security posture of SAP systems.
- Facilitated cross-departmental workshops, fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance across the organization.
- Led SAP security role redesigns, enhancing IT governance and reducing role ambiguity for multiple clients.
- Optimized SAP security configurations, leading to a 40% reduction in security incidents and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Partnered with IT and business teams to align SAP security strategies with organizational goals, improving cross-departmental efficiency
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton04-2008
Skills
Cloud Services: SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Cloud Identity Services, SAP Identity Access Governance, Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP Success Factors, SAP Ariba, SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), AWS Identity & Access Management
On-Premise: SAP S/4HANA, Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) 120, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Master Data Governance
Hyperscalers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
Compliance & Monitoring: Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), HIPAA, NIST 800-53, Access Control, Risk Assessment, Emergency Access Management, Security Audit Log, AWS Guard Duty, AWS Security Hub
Issue & Project Tracking: Autotask, Jira, ServiceNow
Certification
- Microsoft MTA: Security Fundamentals at Microsoft
- GRC100 – Principles of SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance at SAP
- AWS Solutions Architect - Associate at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- SAP Certified Associate - Security Administrator (in progress)
Timeline
SAP Security Architect
AVVALE
02.2022 - Current
SAP Security Consultant
NIMBL
08.2013 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Arapahoe Community College
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