Siva Palapala
@sivapalapala
SAP Security and GRC lead specializing in S/4HANA, Fiori and access governance.
What I'm looking for
I am an SAP Security and GRC professional with 11+ years delivering security frameworks, role design, and GRC access control across large enterprises.
I have led S/4HANA and Fiori security implementations, configured GRC Access Control modules (ARA, ARM, EAM, BRM), and integrated GRC with SAP landscapes to meet SOX and audit requirements.
I have acted as SME and team lead, handling greenfield and brownfield projects, user provisioning, SoD management, MSMP workflows, emergency access (Firefighter) administration, and audit remediation with Big Four auditors.
I focus on pragmatic role administration, troubleshooting authorization issues, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering compliant, operational security solutions that support business processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SAP Security & GRC Lead
Virtusa
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Led SAP S/4HANA, Fiori and GRC Access Control security architecture and implementations for Lloyds Banking Group, configured ARA/ARM/EAM/BRM modules, and supported internal and external audits to ensure SOX and ITGC compliance.
Led security and GRC implementations across ECC, CRM, BW and S/4HANA for Unilever, designing role/user management, delivering GRC Access Control (10.x→12.0) projects, and driving audit readiness and remediation for SOX/GDPR.
SAP Security Consultant
Tekskills India Pvt Ltd
Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 (5 months)
Provided SAP security support for Infosys/Unilever engagements, performing role creation/transport, authorization troubleshooting (SU53/ST01), user administration, and FFID/CUP management during April–Sep 2014.
Education
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Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.
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