Tanja Balon - SAP Security Expert, 30 Years Experience

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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 in relation to security
Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks
SAP Security and Audit
User and role administration
Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support
Daily business SAP basis support: performance optimization, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, troubleshooting, RFC, interfaces, connections
Transport management, job and printer administration

Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

6 months

SAP Security Expert

Anonymous customer

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

Mar 2022 - May 2023

1 year 3 months

Cologne, Germany

SAP Security Specialist

TOOM-Baumarkt

User and role administration as well as support of the authorization system (ERP, HANA, BW, FIORI, GRC, IDM, Solution Manager)
Use of DSAG, BSI and best practices
Optimization of SAP Security and authorizations
Adjustment of system settings

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

4 months

SAP Authorizations and Basis

Syntax Systems

User and role administration as well as support of the authorization system (ERP, HANA, BW, FIORI, GRC, IDM, Solution Manager)
Use of DSAG, BSI and best practices
Optimization of SAP Security and authorizations
Adjustment of system settings
Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support
Daily business

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

4 months

Basis Consultant Cyber Security

MHP / Porsche

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

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

8 months

SAP Authorization Expert 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 optimization, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, issue resolution, RFC, interfaces, connections
Transport management, job and printer administration, 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 specialist departments
Creation and implementation of the roles (Master, Derived, Org Level, Transactional, Composite)
User and role administration, key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support

Feb 2020 - Sep 2020

8 months

Cologne, Germany

SAP Security Expert Authorization Administration

REWE-Systems

User and role administration as well as support of the authorization area (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 Rollout S4/HANA

Client anonymous

Consulting the client and analysis of security risks according to DSAG + BSI for SAP HANA
Creation of the new authorization concept (template)
Creation and implementation of roles and role administration

Oct 2018 - Nov 2019

1 year 2 months

Munich, Germany

SAP Security Expert Rollout S4/HANA

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 specialist departments
Creation and implementation of roles
User and role administration 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 administration, security and audit
Installation and setup of SAP Solution Manager 7.20
Performance optimization, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, issue resolution, 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 Project Management

Uniper SE

Coordination of external service providers
Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks
Performance optimization, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, issue resolution, 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)
Detection and fixing of security issues and vulnerabilities
Consulting on the new authorization concept and creation in coordination with the specialist departments
Planning, creation 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 administration within the SAP infrastructure (ERP, BW, SolMan)
Implementation of new requirements in daily 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, administration and maintenance of SAP authorization concepts
Administration of user data and accounts as well as support of the authorization system
Analysis of technology 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 rollout
SAP Easy Archive administration / troubleshooting
SAP Portal: installation and configuration, user administration
GenoCash/Multicash: connection to SAP, configuration, error search and troubleshooting

Sep 2011 - May 2015

3 years 9 months

Germany

SAP Administrator

Kunde anonym

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 authorizations, user support
Solution Manager, SAP Business ByDesign, NWDS
Databases: SQL, Oracle, MaxDB
System and network administration (2000, 2003)
DocuWare administration (upgrade from 5.1c to 6.5)
ACT! Server administration, user support
Project management for the creation of training software incl. e-learning content (Moodle, SQL, MySQL, PHP, IIS)
SAP training: SAP Foundation Level, SAP FI/CO, SAP MM/SD, SAP Administration ABAP/Java/Dual (NetWeaver 7.0)

Apr 2004 - Mar 2011

7 years

Leipzig, Germany

Key Account Management Network Administration

Kunde anonym

Gaining new customer and business contacts and maintaining the existing customer base
Implementing new sales projects and opening up new sales channels
Bookkeeping 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 purchasing of peripherals
Installation and configuration of servers/clients
Support with assessing the 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 setup of company 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, Creating The New Authorization Concept In Coordination With The Specialist Departments
Creating And Implementing Roles
Sap User And Role Administration, Ticket Handling, Daily Business
Performance Optimization, Dump Analysis, Patches, Updates, Notes, Troubleshooting, Interfaces, Rfc Connections, Transport Management, Job And Printer Administration
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

University of Economics in St. Petersburg

Business Administration Corporate Management · Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Oct 1993 - Present

University of Physics in St. Petersburg

Computer Science + Physics · Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

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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

Member since

November 2023

Last update

August 2026

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

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

Tanja has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Tanja has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 18 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

The availability of Tanja needs to be confirmed.

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