Associate SAP Technology Specialist – 2027

re-zoo-me; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking an Associate SAP Technology Specialist to join our FutureNow Centers. You will help organizations operate, secure, analyze, and improve enterprise SAP platforms while learning from experienced SAP professionals.

You will build SAP expertise through training, certifications, and hands-on client work, contributing to multi-disciplinary teams across industries. This is an entry-level role aimed at developing skills in analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies at scale.

Qualifications

• Currently completing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• Foundational understanding of programming, databases, operating systems, cloud technologies, information systems, data analytics, cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Help organizations operate, secure, analyze, and continuously improve SAP technology platforms.
• Work with SAP specialists and engineers on client projects and knowledge transfer.
• Prepare for ongoing certification opportunities and hands-on client experience.

Skills

SAP Basis & HANA Basis

SAP BW/HANA

SAP HANA Application Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology

Job description

Introduction

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers, where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

As an Associate at IBM, you'll work with clients to help solve real-world business challenges through technology, innovation, and consulting.

From day one, you'll gain hands‑on experience on real client projects while receiving professional and technical mentorship, career coaching, and access to certification opportunities.

At IBM, AI is part of how we deliver solutions, accelerate development, analyze data, automate business processes, and help clients solve complex business challenges. You'll also develop the consulting, communication, and collaboration skills needed to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout your career.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an Associate SAP Technology Specialist at IBM, you'll help organizations operate, secure, analyze, and continuously improve the enterprise technology platforms that support critical business operations.

Skills

• SAP Basis & HANA Basis – Enterprise Systems: Support the technology infrastructure behind SAP applications, including system configuration, monitoring, performance, availability, databases, integrations, migrations, and application operations.
• SAP BW/HANA – Data & Analytics: Help develop and support enterprise data and analytics solutions involving data modeling, data integration, ETL, reporting, analytics, SAP BW, HANA, and modern data platforms.
• SAP HANA Application Security – Cybersecurity: Help protect SAP applications and enterprise data through security configuration, identity and access management, role‑based access controls, risk assessments, compliance, and security monitoring.

No two projects are exactly alike. You could support clients across industries including healthcare, financial services, public sector, retail, manufacturing, energy, consumer products, and more.

You’ll work side‑by‑side with experienced SAP specialists, developers, data professionals, cybersecurity professionals, architects, and consultants while learning how enterprise technology supports some of the world's largest organizations.

You do not need previous SAP experience to get started. Many associates join IBM with a foundation in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or another technical discipline and develop specialized SAP expertise through structured learning, certifications, mentorship, and hands‑on client experience.

We're not looking for SAP experts; we hire for technical potential, curiosity, problem‑solving ability, and a passion for learning. During your first year, you'll build technical expertise, develop SAP skills, contribute to client projects, strengthen your consulting and communication capabilities, and establish a foundation for long‑term career growth at IBM.

To give yourself the best opportunity for success, we advise applying only to roles that align with your skills and experience, rather than applying broadly across all entry‑level positions. You’ll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to check your IBM Careers account regularly — it’s the best way to get a centralized view of which roles you have active applications against.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Currently completing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational understanding of programming, databases, operating systems, cloud technologies, information systems, data analytics, cybersecurity, or other enterprise technology concepts.
• Exposure to one or more technical areas such as software development, databases, system administration, cloud computing, data and analytics, cybersecurity, networking, or application support through coursework, labs, projects, internships, research, certifications, or personal learning.
• Ability to analyze technical information, troubleshoot problems, and apply structured problem‑solving approaches.
• Interest in developing expertise in enterprise technologies such as SAP and understanding how large organizations use technology to support critical business operations.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, automation, cloud computing, data platforms, and cybersecurity, and their impact on enterprise technology.
• Demonstrated application of technical, analytical, or problem‑solving skills through coursework, projects, labs, internships, research, hackathons, certifications, IBM SkillsBuild, student organizations, or other practical learning experiences.

You don't need to be an expert to get started. We're looking for individuals with a strong technical foundation, a growth mindset, and a desire to learn and make an impact.

Prior SAP experience is not required. We'll help you build specialized SAP knowledge through training, mentorship, certifications, and hands‑on client experience.

Bring your curiosity. Grow your skills. Build what's next — like an IBMer.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Exposure to enterprise applications, SAP, databases, cloud platforms, system administration, data analytics, cybersecurity, or application support through coursework, labs, projects, certifications, internships, or personal learning.
• Familiarity with one or more areas such as SQL, databases, Linux, cloud technologies, data integration, analytics, identity and access management, security concepts, or enterprise application environments.
• Interest in developing specialized expertise in enterprise systems, data and analytics, or cybersecurity within the SAP technology ecosystem.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, automation, enterprise technology, consulting, and continuous learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business teams while learning to translate business requirements into technology solutions.