Sr. Principal Enterprise-Wide Applications Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support your mission of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Sr. Principal Enterprise-Wide Applications Analyst to join its Enterprise Resource Planning organization.

The selected candidate will perform analyzes, evaluates, modifies, configures, tests and implements enterprise-wide purchased systems (e.g. SAP, PeopleSoft, etc.) In addition to preparing application system specifications as well as planning, implementing and coordinating system upgrades, enhancements or maintenance.

This role will act as the SAP S/4HANA Application Security Analyst responsible for safeguarding the organization’s SAP landscape by designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive security framework that spans S/4HANA, ECC, Fiori, BTP, GTS, MDG and SAP Cloud. Acting as the subject‑matter expert for SAP security and CIS (Cloud Identity Services), the analyst ensures “Least Privilege” access, conducts Segregation‑of‑Duties (SoD) analysis, and supports system upgrades, refreshes, implementations, and security enhancements while collaborating with functional teams, solution architects, and auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain the SAP security framework for S/4HANA.

• Utilize GRC, to perform SoD analysis, analyze Job Roles, FIORI apps/Tcodes usage analysis and manage role design to meet “Least Privilege” and compliance standards.

• Support SAP system upgrades, new implementations, and ongoing security enhancements.

• For assigned Service Line and/or Sector collaborate with functional analysts, solution architects, and development teams to embed security in business processes.

• Produce and maintain technical documentation, security policies, and audit‑ready records.

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of security training and standards.

• Participate in weekly CAB meetings and be able to articulate the SAP Security changes going in for the week.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD or equivalent experience may be considered.

• Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, ECC, Fiori (front‑end & back‑end), BTP, SAP Cloud, and emerging SAP technologies.

• Hands‑on experience configuring Security Roles, Authorizations Objects and performing SoD analysis.

• Proficiency with ControlPanelGRC, MDG, Joule, and Clean‑Core concepts.

• Ability to maintain user provisioning, role design, and Fiori catalogs/spaces/pages across Development, QA, and Production environments.

• Ability to maintain SAP Security user roles in a multi-path environment with multiple projects and recurring work going on in parallel and understanding impacts to role versioning.

• Ability to perform peer-reviews of other Security analysts to ensure best practices and compliance checks are being met.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in SAP authorization concepts, Fiori concepts, CIS, understanding SAP SOD’s, and SOX/federal audit requirements.

• Experience implementing “Least Privilege” principles and documenting security matrices, role definitions, and mitigating controls.

• Proven project‑management skills; ability to independently lead security design and rollout initiatives.

• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder‑collaboration abilities.

• Experience mentoring team members, creating security standards, and delivering training materials.

• Familiarity with Manufacturing, Materials & Sustainment, and PEO processes as they relate to SAP security.

• Clear, concise verbal and written communication.

• Ability to monitor and enforce license entitlements.

• Confidence in troubleshooting complex security issues in both FIORI and backend SAP Security Roles.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.