SAP Support Administrator in Stevenage

Our respected defence client, a key partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced SAP Security Support Administrator. This critical role supports the documentation, enhancement, and execution of General IT Controls across UK SAP applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and maintain documented procedures in support of SAP General IT Controls (GITCs) to ensure consistent compliance.
• Identify control and process gaps and contribute to the enhancement of controls documentation and governance standards.
• Extract, analyse, and manipulate SAP data to produce evidence supporting application and access controls.
• Perform and support User Access Reviews (UARs) and Segregation of Duties (SoD) assessments in line with security policies.
• Provide audit support by responding to internal and external audit requests, including evidence preparation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across SAP Security processes, controls, and reporting.

What do you need?

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with appropriate oversight, consistently delivering documented and auditable outcomes.
• Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, controls-focused approach to execution and compliance.
• Proven experience performing SAP security activities, including User Access Reviews (UAR) and Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis.
• Hands-on experience in SAP user administration and access provisioning across business systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite for reporting and analysis.
• Experience supporting software user administration, access reporting, and control evidence production.
• Working knowledge of IT Control Frameworks, with practical exposure to access controls and change management controls.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and its impact on access and change controls.

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.