IT SAP Junior Techno/Functional Analyst

Job description:We are seeking the Goldilocks candidate (from Goldilocks and the Three Bears) not too experienced and not too light but just right...*****************Green Card, American citizen, or Canadian citizens only No H-1 candidates Client will not sponsor.Raleigh, NC area but client will relocate the right candidate..Junior-level SAP Security Analyst supporting global SAP security operations across ECC (primary), GRC, and BW environmentsHeavily focused on SAP production support, with upcoming project work and opportunity to grow into broader security responsibilitiesCritical hire to expand global SAP security coverage currently, they have a single resource handling urgent, high-impact requestsVery technical role requiring strong troubleshooting skills and ability to quickly diagnose and resolve SAP security issuesIdeal candidate has SAP production support experience and wants to deepen expertise in SAP securityLooking for someone with strong technical aptitude who can ramp up quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, always-on environmentBackground in SAP or enterprise systems preferred, even if security experience is still developingComputer science or related technical degree preferred, but flexible on education if hands-on experience is strongRequires resilience, ownership mindset, and ability to work with global stakeholders and handle high-pressure situationsOpportunity to build a long-term SAP security career and grow into a specialized technical expert role Qualifications:Theyre specifically looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, with the plan to train them in SAP Security.To help guide the search, theyve outlined the key skills below (in order of priority):Ability to read ABAP codeDebugging experienceScripting experience (VB, CATT/ECATT, etc.)23 years of SAP production support experience (this is very different from project implementation or consulting)Experience with root cause analysisAdvanced Excel skills (including VBA)Familiarity with BAPIs, BADIs, and User ExitsExperience creating both technical and end-user documentationComputer Science or related technical degree preferredWhy is This a Great Opportunity:Apex is a great Raleigh suburb (southwest of Raleigh).The company is international and growing.They want to mentor this person to become the SAP Security resource down the road.Nigel