Sr SAP Basis Administrator

Nouryon; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking a Senior SAP Basis Administrator (Technical Application Manager) to join our team in CDMX. The role focuses on SAP architecture, cloud integration, security, and proactive system management in a dynamic, global setting.

Responsibilities include leading system installation and upgrades, monitoring performance, ensuring security and compliance, and driving disaster recovery planning in a multinational context.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of L2/L3 SAP Basis administration experience.
• 5+ years of technical support in SQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of SAP architecture and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP system installation, configuration, and upgrades (HANA, NetWeaver, Solution Manager).
• Monitor performance and optimize configurations for reliability.
• Ensure security: authentication, authorization, and SSO; manage SOX compliance.
• Plan backups and disaster recovery testing.
• Collaborate on upgrades, migrations, and project handovers.
• Act as problem manager to reduce recurring incidents.

Skills

SAP Basis

SQL databases

Cloud technologies

Windows Server

RHEL

AIX

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

SAP Solution Manager

SAP RISE

Azure

SAP ECC 6.0

Job description

Senior SAP Basis Administrator (TAM)

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for a Senior SAP Basis Administrator (Technical Application Manager) who brings deep technical expertise in SAP architecture, cloud technologies, and a proactive mindset to join our team in Mumbai. Does that sound like you?

About the job

As a Senior SAP Basis Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing technological applications. You will serve as an essential link between technology and business processes, ensuring operational efficiency.

In your future role as Senior SAP Basis Administrator (TAM) you will:

• Lead System Installation and Configuration: Manage the installation, configuration, and upgrading of SAP systems, including SAP HANA, NetWeaver, and Solution Manager.
• Drive System Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to identify issues and optimize configurations for better results.
• Ensure System Security: Maintain security measures such as user authentication, authorization, and SSO, while managing vulnerability remediation and SOX compliance.
• Manage Backups and Disaster Recovery: Plan backup strategies and execute disaster recovery testing to minimize system downtime.
• Collaborate on Projects: Support system upgrades, migrations, and project handovers, acting as a template gatekeeper to enforce global processes.
• Act as Problem Manager: Strive to structurally resolve recurring incidents and optimize applications through continuous improvement.

We believe you bring

Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

Experience: Over 8 years of experience in L2/L3 Basis administration and more than 5 years of technical support experience in SQL databases.

System Knowledge: Strong understanding of SQL Server DB, HANA High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and extensive OS-level knowledge (Windows Server, RHEL, AIX).

Cloud Expertise: Proven expertise in cloud technologies (SAP RISE & Azure) and SAP architecture (ECC 6.0, S4HANA, BW, etc.).

Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with professional proficiency in English.

Great if you have:

• Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or Agile.
• Familiarity with the manufacturing/process industry and best-practice solutions in shared solution spaces.
• Wintel knowledge.

We believe you are ...

A result-oriented professional who remains neutral toward technology/vendor choices and maintains a big-picture focus alongside attention to detail.

A strong analytical thinker capable of working independently, leading complex projects, and influencing both internal and external parties.

A proactive and enthusiastic team member committed to high quality standards and capable of working effectively under pressure.

We offer you

At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. You will join the IM Services functional area, working in a dynamic, international environment that supports your professional growth.

Location & Details

This is a permanent, full-time position, based in Insurgentes Sur, CDMX, reporting to the Delivery Manager Application Services.