Senior Engineer SAP Defense & Security (all genders)
adesso business consulting AG · Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- On site
- Full-time
- €100,000 / year
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Job highlights
- Develop SAP Defense & Security solutions for military clients.
- Lead S/4HANA migration projects in secure environments.
- Ensure compliance with strict security and export rules.
- Provide functional leadership and mentor junior staff.
- Requires defense industry experience and security clearance.
About the role
Senior SAP Engineer Defense & Security
Your Role
Shape SAP Defense Solutions: Develop and implement highly specialized SAP solutions based on SAP Defense Forces & Public Security (S/4HANA Defense & Security) for the German Armed Forces, defense contractors, and security authorities.
Drive S/4HANA Transformation: Accompany complex migration projects from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA in security-critical environments, ensuring seamless transitions without operational disruptions.
Compliance & Security: Ensure adherence to strict security guidelines, export control regulations, and VS conformity during the implementation of SAP systems.
Functional Leadership: Take on functional leadership in Defense projects and develop junior consultants into Defense SAP experts.
Your Profile
SAP Expertise in Defense: Several years of experience with SAP ERP/S/4HANA, ideally including SAP Defense & Security and logistics modules (MM, WM, PM, EWM), proven in security-critical implementations. Experience with the Mobile Application Integration Framework (MAIF) is a valuable plus.
Technical Depth: Utilize in-depth knowledge of SAP ABAP/ABAP OO, SAP Fiori, Fiori Elements, Core Data Services, OData, and the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) for customized Defense solutions.
Defense Background & Security Clearance: Professional experience in the defense industry, German Armed Forces, defense contractors, or defense-focused consulting. Willingness for a security vetting (SÜG) or existing clearance (ideally up to VS-CONFIDENTIAL) is required.
Project Methodologies: Apply experience with classic and agile methodologies in regulated environments, along with solid knowledge of Requirements Engineering according to IREB.
Optional Industry Knowledge: Good understanding of military procurement processes, NATO standards, the War Weapons Control Act, and the specific challenges of the defense industry.
Communication Skills: Confidently communicate in German and English, both internally and externally.
Our Promise
You will feel comfortable with us! Collegial, familiar, and on equal footing – we live exchange, team spirit, and respectful interaction. Diversity and different perspectives are valued just as much as you are as a person. This, and much more, stands for our very special feeling of togetherness – for which there is even a word: adessi. Our culture and collaboration are characterized by mutual appreciation, recognition, and support. This connects us across hierarchies – even in home office. Thus, we once again secured 1st place in the competition
Skills & topics
- SAP
- S/4HANA
- Defense
- Security
- ABAP
- Fiori
- SAP ERP
- Logistics
- Consulting
- Migration Projects
- Bundeswehr
- Rüstungsunternehmen
- VS-Konformität
- Requirements Engineering
- Agile
- ITK
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your SAP Defense & Security experience, ABAP, Fiori, and S/4HANA migration skills.
- Showcase your defense background: Emphasize any experience with military procurement, NATO standards, or security clearances.
- Demonstrate methodology knowledge: Detail your experience with agile and classic project methodologies in regulated environments.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss SAP ABAP, Fiori, CDS, and RAP, especially in a defense context.
- Highlight security clearance: Clearly state your willingness for vetting or your existing security clearance.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key SAP modules for the Senior SAP Engineer Defense & Security role at adesso?
- The role heavily focuses on SAP Defense Forces & Public Security (S/4HANA Defense & Security). Experience with logistics modules like MM, WM, PM, and EWM is highly valued. Proficiency in SAP ABAP/ABAP OO, SAP Fiori, and the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) is also crucial for developing customized Defense solutions.
- What kind of security clearance is required for the Senior SAP Engineer Defense & Security position at adesso?
- A defense background and security clearance are essential. Candidates should ideally possess or be willing to undergo a security vetting (SÜG), with a preference for clearances up to VS-VERTRAULICH (German: CONFIDENTIAL).
- Does adesso offer remote work for the Senior SAP Engineer Defense & Security role?
- While the job description mentions a special feeling of togetherness and cross-hierarchical connection 'even in the home office,' it emphasizes collegial, familiar, and face-to-face interaction. Specific remote work arrangements would need to be clarified during the application process, but the emphasis suggests a strong on-site or hybrid component.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior SAP Engineer Defense & Security at adesso?
- Key responsibilities include developing and implementing specialized SAP Defense & Security solutions, managing S/4HANA transformations, ensuring compliance with strict security and export regulations, and providing functional leadership and mentorship to junior consultants.
- What technical skills are most important for the Senior SAP Engineer Defense & Security job at adesso?
- Technical expertise in SAP ABAP/ABAP OO, SAP Fiori, Fiori Elements, Core Data Services, OData, and the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) are critical. Experience with SAP ERP/S/4HANA, particularly the Defense & Security module, is also paramount.
- How does adesso support the professional development of its Senior SAP Engineers?
- adesso offers extensive training opportunities and a transparent career path model. The company is committed to employee growth and aims to foster expertise, as demonstrated by their 'Chancengeber' (opportunity provider) DNA.
- What is the company culture like at adesso business consulting AG for this role?
- adesso fosters a collegial, familiar, and equal-footing culture with a strong emphasis on team spirit, respect, and mutual appreciation. They value diversity and have been recognized as one of 'Germany's Best Employers in the ITK'.