SAP Basis Administrator

Aquila Technology Corp.; Lexington (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SAP Basis Administrator to join their innovative team. In this role, you will support the migration process to BW/4HANA, manage various SAP products, and ensure optimal performance and security. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while allowing you to contribute to critical defense research projects. You will be part of a dynamic environment that values technical expertise and collaboration, where your skills will directly impact the success of the team. If you are passionate about technology and eager to tackle challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

15 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays

Paid volunteer work days

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition & Training Reimbursement

401K with company match

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursement

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in SAP Basis Administration, especially in S/4HANA or BW.
• Experience with application security design and software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support migration from SAP BW on HANA to BW/4HANA.
• Administer on-prem and cloud SAP products including S/4 and BW.
• Monitor and upgrade SAP products, manage security and users.

Skills

SAP Basis Administration

Application Security Design

Performance Tuning

Red Hat Linux Administration

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Independent Contribution

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP BW

ServiceNow

AWS

GCP

Job description

SAP Basis Administrator

Clearance Level – Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance –Authorized to Work in the US – Must be able to obtain an Active Clearance

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a SAP Basis Administrator to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The System Administrator will be responsible for the following responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Migration Support: Assist in the migration from SAP BW on HANA to BW/4HANA, including data model changes, system configuration, and performance optimization.
• Basis Administration for on-prem and cloud SAP products – S/4, SRM, BW, Business Objects, Portal and SAP BTP/Analytics Cloud, including transports, installation, monitoring and other support activities.
• Red Hat Linux administration as needed to configure and administer SAP Netweaver.
• Configure connections/integration between on-prem, external, and SaaS applications/databases.
• Monitor and upgrade SAP products, triage issues, and manage security and users.
• Perform sizing, compliance, performance tuning, configuration of SAP BTP and Cloud Connector.
• Identify and manage dependencies with other systems, databases, SSO, and security.
• Work on server level change requests and deploy content to production.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US – Must be able to obtain an Active Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)

Required Experience:

• Experience in SAP Basis Administration in S/4HANA or BW.
• Experience in application security design.
• Service pack and patch upgrade experience.
• Working knowledge of the software lifecycle and methodologies.
• Skill in platform/technical requirements collection and analysis to identify needs.
• OS (RHEL and Windows) administration as it relates to SAP application administration.
• Ability to work with operations teams and vendors to resolve infrastructure and integration related issues.
• Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts.
• Ability to develop and help drive implementation best practice / standards and guidelines.
• Effective communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Must Have:

• 3 years – Platform/Technical Requirements Collection and Analysis.
• 5 years – Software Lifecycle and Methodologies.
• 2 years – Experience working with operations team and vendors to resolve infrastructure and integration related issues.

Security Experience:

• 1 year Application Security Design.

Soft Skills:

• 3 years – Independent Contribution and Collaboration.
• Strong team communication.

Systems Experience:

• 5 years – Experience in SAP Basis Administration in S/4HANA or BW.
• 2 years – OS/SAP Application Administration (RHEL and Windows).
• 3 years – Service Pack and Patch Upgrade.

Nice to Have:

• Data/Reporting Experience.
• Knowledge of relational databases and client server concepts.
• Experience in an implementation and operational support role.
• SAP Cloud Identity (IAS and IPS).
• Manage SAP S/4 HANA system landscape on cloud platforms like AWS, GCP.
• SAP Analytics Cloud or similar system (sizing, installation, planning and configuration).
• ServiceNow (incident, service requests, and change management).

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team.
You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire.
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work.
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment.
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement – 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences.
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Clearance:
Willing to review candidates who can obtain an interim secret clearance. –Authorized to Work in the US

Work from home:
This position is REMOTE. Candidates are able to work remotely from any location. They may be asked to take up to 4 trips per calendar year to Lexington, MA if the program/project requires it.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.