Senior Specialist, Authorizations and Security

Job Description

The Senior Specialist will work with a globally diverse set of teams SAP Basis, SAP Architecture, ABAP, SAP functional team members, Infrastructure team and other IT process partners providing security support for existing and new global clients.

The candidate will provide support for SAP authorization strategy, design and execution in both production and non-production SAP systems. The candidate will be a member of some cross-functional projects, relied upon to answer complex questions, and assists with program wide initiatives.

The Senior Specialist will provide input on technical strategy and best practices to support SAP solutions, provide SAP GRC specific guidance for projects and process improvement initiatives and provide direction to ERP COE teams for solution realization.

Key areas of responsibility are, but not limited to, contributor to authorization strategy and execution, subject matter expert for GRC activities, coordination of authorization technical support, drive improvement initiatives related to authorizations and support the business as a whole on the established authorization strategy.

Education Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

• At least 5-7 years of hands on experience with SAP Authorizations Design and Support
• In depth knowledge for GRC v12 design and support
• Experience in supporting SAP User Access Review
• Knowledge of SOX Audit Procedures
• Experience in SAP SOD and Ruleset Design and support

Preferred Experience:

• Working experience with Java, SAP FIORI Apps
• Experience with following Project Tools & Methodologies
• Agile and Scrum Methodology
• JIRA
• HP/ALM
• Remedy
• Experience in life sciences / pharmaceuticals industry preferred
• Knowledge of S4 Hana as it relates to Authorizations and GRC v12
• Adept at understanding customer challenges, navigating from problem to resolution and communicating process and resolution effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to interact comfortably with all levels of management and staff

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

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Requisition ID:R116364