Tanja Balon - SAP Security Expert

Q: Where is Tanja based?

Tanja is based in Immenhausen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Tanja speak?

Tanja speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tanja have?

Tanja has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Tanja has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Tanja may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tanja's latest experience?

Tanja's most recent position is SAP Security Expert at Vaillant .

Q: What companies has Tanja worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tanja has worked for Vaillant , Anonymous client , TOOM-Baumarkt , Syntax Systems , and MHP / Porsche .

Q: Which industries is Tanja most experienced in?

Tanja is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Retail . Tanja also has some experience in Healthcare , Media and Entertainment , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Tanja most experienced in?

Tanja is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Accounting , and Sales . Tanja also has some experience in Customer Service , Project Management , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Tanja worked in recently?

Tanja has recently worked in industries like Retail , Real Estate , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Tanja worked in recently?

Tanja has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Audit , and Operations .

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Immenhausen, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

8 months

SAP Security Expert

Vaillant

Analysis of the state of SAP systems and optimization of parameters regarding security
Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks
SAP security and audit
User and role management
Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support
Daily SAP basis operations: performance optimization, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, troubleshooting, RFC, interfaces, connections
Transport management, job and printer management

Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

6 months

SAP Security Expert

Anonymous client

Analysis of the state of SAP systems and optimization of parameters regarding security
Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks according to DSAG and BSI
SAP security and audit
User and role management
Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support
Daily SAP basis operations: performance optimization, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, troubleshooting, RFC, interfaces, connections
Transport management, job and printer management

Mar 2022 - May 2023

1 year 3 months

Cologne, Germany

SAP Security Specialist

TOOM-Baumarkt

User and role management as well as maintaining the authorization setup (ERP, HANA, BW, FIORI, GRC, IDM, Solution Manager)
Applying DSAG, BSI and best practices
Optimizing SAP security and authorizations
Adjusting system settings

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

4 months

SAP Authorizations and Basis

Syntax Systems

User and role management as well as maintaining the authorization setup (ERP, HANA, BW, FIORI, GRC, IDM, Solution Manager)
Applying DSAG, BSI and best practices
Optimizing SAP security and authorizations
Adjusting system settings
Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support
Daily business

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

4 months

SAP Basis Consultant Cyber Security

MHP / Porsche

Analysis of the SAP finance and tax applications as well as various interfaces (DATEV etc.) regarding requirements from the authorization concept
Analysis of auditor roles
Documentation of GoBD, audit and other internal company requirements
Role and user analyses, authorization object analyses

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

8 months

SAP Authorization Expert for SAP HANA Rollout

Siemens Healthineers

Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks according to DSAG + BSI
SAP Security and Audit
Role and user administration
3rd Level Support
Optimizations in the area of security and authorizations
Adjustment of system settings

Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

SAP Basis and Security Expert

Patrizia AG

SAP Basis support: performance tuning, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, troubleshooting, RFC, interfaces, connections
Transport management, job and print management, license measurement, license optimization, license consulting
Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks according to DSAG + BSI
Creation of the new authorization concept in coordination with the business departments
Design and implementation of roles (master, derived, org level, transactional, composite)
User and role management, key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support

Feb 2020 - Sep 2020

8 months

Cologne, Germany

SAP Security Expert in Authorization Administration

REWE-Systems

User and role management as well as authorization management (ERP, HANA, BW, FIORI, GRC, IDM, Solution Manager)
Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support
Application of DSAG and BSI baseline protection
SAP HANA operations

Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

5 months

SAP Security Consultant for S4/HANA Rollout

Anonymous client

Customer consulting and analysis of security risks according to DSAG + BSI for SAP HANA
Creation of the new authorization concept (template)
Design and implementation of roles and role management

Oct 2018 - Nov 2019

1 year 2 months

Munich, Germany

SAP Security Expert for S4/HANA Rollout

SYNLAB

Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks according to DSAG + BSI for SAP HANA
Creation of the new authorization concept in coordination with the business departments
Design and implementation of roles
User and role management within the SAP infrastructure (ERP, BW, FIORI, GRC, SolMan)
Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support

Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

11 months

SAP Basis and Application Administrator

Orsay

Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks, implementation of DSAG guidelines and audit (KPMG)
User and role management, security and audit
Installation and setup of SAP Solution Manager 7.20
Performance tuning, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, troubleshooting, RFC, interfaces, transport management, job and printer administration
License measurement, license optimization, license consulting
Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support

Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

4 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

SAP Basis Administrator in Project Management

Uniper SE

Management of external service providers
Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks
Performance tuning, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, troubleshooting, RFC, interfaces, transport management, job and printer administration
License measurement, license optimization

Dec 2015 - May 2017

1 year 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

SAP Security Expert, Authorization Optimization

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks according to DSAG / BSI and audit (KPMG)
Identification and resolution of security issues and vulnerabilities
Advice on new authorization concepts and creation in coordination with business units
Planning, design and implementation of roles
Analysis and troubleshooting in SAP Basis, security and audit
Monitoring and performance optimization of SAP systems (6 system landscapes, 90 clients)
User and role management within the SAP infrastructure (ERP, BW, SolMan)
Implementation of new requirements in live operations
Patches, updates, notes, transport management, job and printer administration, dump analysis, license measurement, license optimization, license consulting
Key user support, 3rd level support

Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

7 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

SAP Administrator

ZG Raiffeisen

Environment: SAP ERP 6.0 (hosted), SAP NetWeaver 7.4, Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 R2/2012 R2, VMware, 2X RDP
Databases: Oracle 11.2, MS SQL Server 2008/2012
Analysis of authorization requirements and creation, management and maintenance of SAP authorization concepts
Management of user data and accounts and support of the authorization system
Analysis of technical issues, security and vulnerability analysis, troubleshooting in the SAP system
Operation, monitoring and performance optimization of databases and SAP systems in a Microsoft server environment
Development and implementation of new requirements
Transport management, printer administration
SAP user administration and second level support for key users and end users (approx. 1100 users)
SAP FI/CO and SD/MM customizing, MDE device setup
SAP Easy Archive administration / troubleshooting
SAP Portal: installation and configuration, user management
GenoCash/Multicash: integration with SAP, configuration, troubleshooting and issue resolution

Sep 2011 - May 2015

3 years 9 months

Germany

SAP Administrator

Anonymous Client

Installation and configuration of ECC 4.7 (3) / 6.0 (4); ABAP (2), Java (1) and dual-stack (4) systems
Transport management, support packages
User administration, roles and permissions, user support
Solution Manager, SAP Business ByDesign, NWDS
Databases: SQL, Oracle, MaxDB
System and network administration (Windows 2000, 2003)
DocuWare administration (upgrade from 5.1c to 6.5)
ACT! server administration, user support
Project management for training software development including e-learning content (Moodle, SQL, MySQL, PHP, IIS)
SAP training: SAP Foundation Level, SAP FI/CO, SAP MM/SD, SAP administration ABAP/Java/Dual Stack (NetWeaver 7.0)

Apr 2004 - Mar 2011

7 years

Leipzig, Germany

Key Account Management Network Administration

Anonymous client

Acquisition of new customer and business contacts and maintenance of the customer base
Implementation of new sales projects and development of new sales channels
Accounting and controlling
System and network administration (Microsoft infrastructure)

Apr 1996 - Dec 2001

5 years 9 months

Frankfurt, Germany

System Administration

Commerzbank AG

SAP authorization concept and SAP security for company formation projects
IT consulting, planning and procurement of peripherals
Installation and configuration of servers/clients
Support on feasibility of new projects
System and network administration (Microsoft infrastructure, Microsoft Exchange Server)
1st and 2nd level support

Feb 1995 - Feb 1996

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

System Administration

NORCOM

Planning and building corporate networks
System and network administration
IT consulting

Mar 1994 - Mar 1995

1 year 1 month

Eschborn, Germany

Network Administrator (MSCE)

Mannesmann Arcor

Network configuration (Microsoft, Novell, CISCO)
System and network administration
End-user support

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Retail, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, and Energy.

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Retail

Healthcare

Media and Entertainment

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, Project Management, and Operations.

Information Technology

Accounting

Sales

Customer Service

Project Management

Operations

Skills

S4/hana, Erp, Fiori, Sap Idm, Grc, Xiting, Sailpoint, Bw, Solution Manager, Hana, Oracle, Maxdb
Su01, Suim, Pfcg, Su21, Su22, Su24, Su25, Charm, Su53, Su56, Stauthtrace, Traces, Security Audit Log, Rz10, Rz11, Stms, Se03, Snote, Spam, Spau, Sast, Xams, Grc
Analysis Of Security Risks, Sap Security And Audit According To Dsag And Bsi, It Baseline Protection Approach (Bsi 200-x And It Baseline Protection Compendium) In Complex National And International Information Networks
Consulting, Developing The New Authorization Concept In Coordination With The Departments
Designing And Implementing Roles
Sap User And Role Management, Ticket Handling, Daily Business
Performance Optimization, Dump Analysis, Patches, Updates, Notes, Troubleshooting, Interfaces, Rfc Connections, Transport Management, Job And Printer Management
License Measurement, License Optimization
Sap Erp, Solution Manager 7.20 (Installation, Setup, Operation)
Key User Support, 2nd And 3rd Level Support

Languages

Russian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1996 - Present

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main

Computer Science + Business Administration · Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 1994 - Present

St. Petersburg University of Business Administration

Business Management · Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Oct 1993 - Present

St. Petersburg University of Physics

Computer Science + Physics · Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

SAP Certified Technology Associate – System Administration (MAXDB) With SAP Netweaver 7.0

SAP PDETTT Education Partner

SAP Solution Consultant Financials - Financial Accounting

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Information Technology 12.5 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles SAP Security Expert, SAP Security Specialist, SAP Authorizations and Basis

Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Retail

Main business areas Information Technology, Accounting, Sales

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Tanja based?

Tanja is based in Immenhausen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Tanja speak?

Tanja speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Tanja have?

Tanja has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Tanja has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Tanja may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tanja be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tanja would be well-suited for roles such as: SAP Security Expert, SAP Security Specialist, SAP Authorizations and Basis.

What is Tanja's latest experience?

Tanja's most recent position is SAP Security Expert at Vaillant.

What companies has Tanja worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tanja has worked for Vaillant, Anonymous client, TOOM-Baumarkt, Syntax Systems, and MHP / Porsche.

Which industries is Tanja most experienced in?

Tanja is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Retail. Tanja also has some experience in Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Tanja most experienced in?

Tanja is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Accounting, and Sales. Tanja also has some experience in Customer Service, Project Management, and Operations.

Which industries has Tanja worked in recently?

Tanja has recently worked in industries like Retail, Real Estate, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Tanja worked in recently?

Tanja has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Audit, and Operations.

What is Tanja's education?

Tanja attended Goethe University Frankfurt am Main for Computer Science + Business Administration.

Does Tanja have any certificates?

Tanja has 3 certificates. These include: SAP Certified Technology Associate – System Administration (MAXDB) With SAP Netweaver 7.0, SAP PDETTT Education Partner, and SAP Solution Consultant Financials - Financial Accounting.

What is the availability of Tanja?

Tanja is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tanja?

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