SAP Technical Architect

SAP Technical Architect (Computer Services Officer 4) Join to apply for the SAP Technical Architect (Computer Services Officer 4) role at Government of Nova Scotia . Competition # : 47615Department : Cyber Security & Digital SolutionsLocation : HALIFAXType of Employment : PermanentUnion Status : NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date : 26-Jan-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Our Opportunity SAP Services and Modernization is seeking an experienced SAP Technical Architect to provide technical leadership across the support, modernization, integration, and governance of our SAP landscape. In this role, you will set architectural direction across SAP modernization, cybersecurity, integration, and governance. You will work at the intersection of technology, risk, privacy, and service delivery, ensuring SAP platforms are secure, reliable, scalable, and fit for public service. This is a senior, hands‑on architecture role that partners closely with technical and business teams, guiding complex decisions in a highly regulated environment. Primary Accountabilities Develop and maintain the SAP architecture roadmap aligned with enterprise cybersecurity strategy, corporate standards, and regulatory obligations across SAP applications including S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP Governance, Risk & Compliance, Business Technology Platform, Ariba, SuccessFactors, Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, and integration platforms. Define SAP‑specific security controls, design patterns, and guardrails for cloud and on‑premise environments, including RISE with SAP and SAP BTP. Ensure SAP architecture and system changes comply with corporate security, privacy, and regulatory standards. Security, Privacy, and Risk Leadership Lead and coordinate Threat Risk Assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security risk mitigation planning for SAP projects and services. Lead and contribute to Privacy Impact Assessments, data flow analysis, data residency reviews, and compliance validation for SAP initiatives. Ensure platforms meet requirements related to data retention, information lifecycle management, sensitive personal information, and cross‑border data transfer. Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats in collaboration with internal teams. Audit, Compliance, and Assurance Coordinate responses to internal and external audits, including third‑party security assessments, SOC and SOC2 reviews, compliance attestations, and cybersecurity audits. Partner with auditors by providing architecture documentation, evidence packages, walkthroughs, and remediation plans. Integration and Solution Enablement Lead planning and execution of integrations across SAP, enterprise systems, and third‑party applications. Ensure interoperability, data consistency, and performance optimization across platforms. Provide architectural guidance on solution design, scalability, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Collaborate with internal delivery teams and third‑party vendors on solution delivery, incident response, and service optimization. Platform Leadership Oversee SAP toolsets, user provisioning, licensing strategies, and license consumption. Support roadmap planning for upgrades and feature‑set releases. Enforce alignment with organizational design principles and compliance requirements. Qualifications And Experience You meet one of the following: A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, plus five years of related experience; Graduation from a recognized Information Technology program, plus five years and six months of related experience; An equivalent combination of training and experience. Related experience includes five or more years working in areas such as enterprise architecture, SAP solution design, systems integration, or senior technical leadership roles within complex, regulated environments. Technical And Professional Experience Experience providing architectural or technical leadership for enterprise platforms in hybrid cloud and on‑premises environments. Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, system interoperability, and data flow design. Experience working closely with cybersecurity, privacy, and audit functions, including participation in threat risk assessments, privacy impact assessments, and compliance activities. Demonstrated ability to lead or influence multi‑disciplinary teams and guide complex technical decisions. Experience working with vendors and third parties, including issue resolution and service optimization. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Experience managing application licensing, including user access, cloud consumption tracking, and license administration. Assets Experience with one or more of the following is considered an asset: SAP S/4HANA SAP Business Technology Platform SAP Basis and Security Equivalency For candidates without post‑secondary education, equivalency would typically require an additional four years of related experience in place of a university degree. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Benefits Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees. Pay Grade PR 17 Salary Range $3,343.61 - $3,927.04 Bi‑Weekly Employment Equity Statement Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under‑represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify on your electronic application. Accommodation Statement We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at . Contact Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to #J-18808-Ljbffr