SAP Basis Administrator

D&H Distributing Co.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled SAP Basis Administrator to oversee the management and optimization of SAP systems in a cloud environment. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability and performance of SAP landscapes while utilizing advanced cloud-native tools. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in SAP Basis operations and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Join a collaborative culture that values employee ownership and offers comprehensive benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and tuition assistance. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Gym Reimbursement

Work from Home Reimbursement

Employee Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of SAP Basis administration experience, with cloud expertise.
• Familiarity with cloud-native tools and SAP cloud offerings.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP systems in a PaaS environment, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate with cloud providers for system configuration and support.

Skills

SAP Basis Administration

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Cloud Security

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Adaptability to New Technologies

Education

Associate’s Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

SAP HANA

CloudWatch

Azure Monitor

CI/CD Pipelines

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

D&H is growing! Join 100+ year old Employee-Owned technology distributor, offering end-to-end solutions for today's resellers, retailers, and the clients they serve across the SMB and Consumer markets.

• We are empowered by our employee Co-Owners who provide the industry’s best service, and we promote a collaborative culture.
• We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401k, Paid Time Off, Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision benefits as well as Gym Reimbursement, Work from Home Reimbursement, Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance and much more!
• As a D&H Co-Owner you receive numerous discounts on services.
• We feel strongly about giving back to the community and promoting sustainable, eco-friendly business practices.

Summary

The SAP Basis Administrator will oversee the management, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's SAP landscape hosted in a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) cloud environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of SAP systems while leveraging cloud-native tools and services. The ideal candidate brings expertise in SAP Basis operations and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor SAP systems running in a PaaS environment, including S/4HANA, Solution Manager, and other SAP cloud offerings.
• Collaborate with cloud providers to ensure optimal configuration, performance, and availability of SAP resources.
• Utilize cloud-native tools for monitoring, logging, and system diagnostics.
• Upgrades, Patching, and Maintenance:
• Plan and execute SAP system upgrades, enhancement packs, kernel updates, and patches in the cloud environment.
• Implement automated patch management and maintenance schedules using cloud automation tools.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization:
• Monitor SAP system performance using both SAP tools and cloud-native monitoring solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
• Address performance issues by optimizing resource utilization, load balancing, and scaling in the cloud.
• Cloud Infrastructure and Security:
• Design and maintain secure connectivity between SAP systems and other enterprise applications hosted on-premises or in the cloud.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, including IAM roles, data encryption, and security groups.
• Perform regular audits and implement measures to protect sensitive data within the cloud-hosted SAP environment.
• Backup, Recovery, and High Availability:
• Manage high-availability setups for SAP systems to minimize downtime and meet SLAs.
• Configure and test automated backup and disaster recovery solutions using cloud-native tools.
• Collaboration and Support:
• Work closely with cloud service providers, SAP support, and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support SAP-related projects, such as cloud migrations, new module implementations, and process automation initiatives.
• Documentation and Training:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud-based SAP configurations, workflows, and procedures.
• Train team members and stakeholders on best practices for SAP operations in a cloud PaaS environment.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Strong experience in SAP Basis administration with systems hosted on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in cloud-native tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM).
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud Connector, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and hybrid integration scenarios.
• Hands-on experience with SAP HANA databases in a cloud environment.
• Knowledge of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new tools and technologies in a fast-evolving cloud environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud cost optimization and scaling strategies for SAP systems.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools like CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and Ansible.
• SAP certifications, such as SAP Certified Technology Associate – System Administration (SAP HANA) or cloud-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study required or equivalent years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area of study preferred.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of hands-on SAP Basis administration, with at least 2 years working in a cloud-hosted SAP environment.
• Experience with SAP RISE strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in managing SAP systems in PaaS models and executing SAP migrations to the cloud.