Job Description
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu .
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.
Job Overview Provide security administration and support for enterprise ERP systems, including SAP and/or PeopleSoft. Responsibilities include user account management, role development, authorization maintenance, and monitoring of security controls. The position will analyze and address security issues across ERP applications and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements. This role also assists with implementing security initiatives, supporting change management processes, and developing solutions for low- to moderate-complexity assignments.
Essential Functions - Assess threats and vulnerabilities regarding information assets and recommend the appropriate information security controls and measures. Define, recommend and manage security controls for ERP systems. Manage project documentation and run reports as needed.
- Perform security monitoring and reporting, analyze security alerts and escalate security alerts to support teams.
- Respond to security incidents. Work with teams to resolve issues that are uncovered by various internal and third-party monitoring tools.
- Identify and resolve root causes of security-related problems . Provide responsive support for problems found during normal working hours, as well as outside normal working hours.
- Develop, refine and implement ERP security policies, procedures and standards to meet compliance responsibilities. Monitor the legal and regulatory environment for recent developments. Recommend required changes to IT risk & security policies and procedures.
- Participate in security planning and analyst activities.
- Assist in application security risk assessments for new or updated internal or third-party applications. Assist in the evaluation and recommendation for tools and solutions that provide security functions.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education - Bachelor's Degree must be in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
- Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience Minimum two (2) years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad range exposure to systems analysis, application development, database design, and administration.
Additional Qualifications Considered - Minimum of one (1) year of experience in ERP security administration, including account setup, maintenance, role development, and authorization management within SAP (roles, profiles, authorization objects) or PeopleSoft (Campus Solutions roles, profiles, permission lists, SACR security).
- Experience working with change management and workflow systems such as SAP Solution Manager or Phire.
- Familiarity with GRC access control tools (e.g., Sentinel, Pathlock Cloud), including role assignment/migration, risk analysis and compliance, mitigation controls, and elevated access review/monitoring.
- Experience supporting ERP functional areas such as Human Resources, Financials, or Student Information Systems.
- General knowledge of IT service management platforms, preferably ServiceNow.
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment - Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include: - Competitive salary of $78,000 - $88,000 based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at
jobs@uc.edu Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 100332
Security Administrator 2, ERP, Digital Technology Solutions Date: Dec 2, 2025
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment: ERP, Compliance, SAP, PeopleSoft, Law, Technology, Legal
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours,