Enterprise SAP Security Architect & Leader
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Las Vegas, NV
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JOHN BOYLE
ENTERPRISE SECURITY ARCHITECT / MANAGER
Certified SAP Technology Consultant ~ Certified SAP Security Instructor ~ ITIL Certified (Service Management) Multi-certified professional offering 25 years of security consulting and architecture experience with specialization in SAP products. Champion forward-thinking solutions and strategies to enhance performance and comprehensively protect organizations against cyber threats. Equipped with proven track record of success executing highly complex, end-to-end projects across multiple business sectors, ensuring timely completion through strategic resource management. Demonstrate exceptional customer relations skills during and after project delivery, providing support to ensure smooth adoption of new and upgraded solutions. Lauded as Information Security Executive of the Year – Central Region in 2011. SAP Modules: AA FI SD MM AP AR FA Budget FM APO CRM BW/BI IBPF IBPI Fiori SCM SEM HR S4 Hana Fiori PLM CAR CORE COMPETENCIES
SAP Security Design & Architecture Client Needs Analysis IT & Security Strategy Policy & Procedure Development Identity & Access Management Authentication & Access Control Compliance (SOX) Security Documentation System Integration Planning Project Management Vendor Evaluation Leadership Training Communication VICE PRESIDENT / CONSULTANT HIGH PEAKS CONSULTING (hpcsap.com) 2016 to Present Co-founded professional services consulting firm specializing in architecting, implementing, and supporting SAP security solutions, with expertise in SAP's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) suite of products. Deliver secure and compliant SAP environments that enable clients to maximize benefits of modern SAP ecosystem while minimizing total cost of ownership. Builders First Source SAP Security Lead
Working with Systems integrator to design and deliver SAP Security Leading practice solutions in S4 /Hana Fiori. Ferrara Candies Security Lead Architect
Designed and delivered ECC / BW solutions to strengthen security, improve compliance, and reduce risk. Provided scalable and upgradable design methodologies.
Orchestrated implementation of SAP to 8,000-person global organization, significantly lowering total cost of ownership through proper design standards and role design. Delivered project on time and within budget, leading to additional contract work.
Acted as PLM Security Lead for product lifecycle management. PetSmart SAP Security Solutions Architect
Conducted S4 upgrade preparations.
Executed multiple ECC projects for PetSmart including PCA and CCA (Profit Center & Cost Center reporting, CAR, and BW.
Interstate Batteries SAP Security Lead, SI Lead, and Security Solutions Architect
Designed and implemented leading practice Greenfield SAP Security design S4 Hana/Fiori.
Designed leading practice security solutions.
Managed the Systems Integrator who configured GRC tools and oversaw risk management. Lucid Motors CPGRC Compliance Lead
Configured the CPGRC tool on S4 Hana, architected, and managed risk and compliance. OraSure Security Lead Architect
Oversaw security design and implementation for 15K User Base, Fortune 500 pharma / medical company, completing initiative on time and within budget. Role Redesign, S/4 Hana Prep – Continued Managed Services – CPGRC tools support
Under Armor Security Lead Architect
Architected solution for SAP’s new FMS products including ERP, SCM, and Fiori on S4 HANA.
Developed GRC solutions based on CPGRC tools from Symmetry Corp.
Stabilized solution in 3 weeks, becoming first team to transition from hypercare to standard support.
Connected Microsoft Identity Manager tools to CPGRC tools for simplified SAP provisioning, position changes, and terminations. Automated from SAP Success Factors. JOHN BOYLE Page 2 of 2
PSP Human Capital Management (HCM) Security Lead
Led design and implementation of robust HCM security for 5,000-user organization.
Built global HR admin roles restricted at personnel administration level.
Created personnel development profiles to appropriately restrict users at ORG level.
Defined standard operating procedure for hiring and assigning employees to PDs and roles to position.
Composed thorough technical documentation outlining all aspects of HR security design. SENIOR SAP / IT SECURITY MANAGER CHEP USA
Brought in as enterprise security expert to lead identity and access management (IAM) design and implementation including portal, BO, BI, SRM, SAP role redesign, and GRC (B2BSX). Managed team of 5. Hired and trained staff.
Developed robust IAM solution for world’s largest branded SAP transactional customer with 25,000 employees.
Established unified security posture and improved compliance by developing clear policies and procedures based on industry best practices.
Played key role in solution upgrades including ECC 5.0 to ECC 6.0 and BI 7.0 to 7.3. Initially implemented upgrades in development environment, then conducted functionality testing, transitioned to QA for further user acceptance testing, and finally rolled out solutions to production.
Acquired new GRC tools (CPGRC) that reduced risk.
Upgraded SAP production support process to provide round-the-clock support and helpdesk level 1 service.
Drove identity management integration, reducing onboarding and terminations, decreasing risk, and lowering administrative overhead.
CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER COOPER INDUSTRIES
Created and managed enterprise security solution for $6.5B global company. Implemented and maintained policies and procedures to promote compliance and consistent approach to security. Led and continually improved performance of 7-person team through training and development opportunities.
Rolled out large-scale IAM solution to 22,000-employee organization, reducing onboarding and terminations, decreasing risk, and lowering administrative overhead.
Directed SAP HR globalization project for IDM integration efforts.
Facilitated SAP upgrade from 4.7 to ECC6.0.
EARLIER ROLES:
CONSULTANT DELIVERY MANAGER SAP AMERICA INC. 2008 to 2009 (Led 30 SAP security consultants and national practice for security at SAP America Inc.)
SECURITY LEAD / MANAGING PRINCIPAL SAP AMERICA INC. 2006 to 2007 (multiple global customers) SECURITY LEAD SAP AMERICA INC. 2004 to 2006 (multiple global customers) SECURITY CONSULTANT SAP AMERICA INC. 1999 to 2004 (multiple global customers in various industries) EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY ST. CLAIR COLLEGE, ONTARIO, CANADA BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PCI in the Cloud Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) National Practice PMO Team Lead Training Certified ISO 9001 Auditor Security Training Instructor, GNTTT Portals 6.0 – TZTEP1 Lead Instructor, SAP Internal and External Training for Security Consultants CA940 and ADM940/950/960 HR940 Training SAP NetWeaver 2004 Security Certification Certified in CPGRC, NTT (formerly Symmetry Corp.) P_SECAUTH ADM945 – Authorization Concept for SAP Fiori on S/4 HANA - 2024
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