SAP Basis Senior Administrator Support

accel bi corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

accel bi corporation in San Diego seeks a senior SAP Basis administrator to ensure 24x7 availability, performance, and reliability of SAP and OpenText platforms across SAP HANA and MS SQL databases in a hybrid cloud setup.

The role requires hands-on OS expertise (Linux/Windows), experience with SAP ABAP/Java NetWeaver, and involvement in multiple SAP lifecycle projects including S/4HANA, with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior SAP Basis administration in large SAP environments.
• Experience leading at least 10 full SAP lifecycle implementations and/or version upgrades.
• Hands-on with SAP S/4HANA, C/4HANA, and BW/4HANA.
• Proficient with Linux and Windows operating systems for SAP applications and databases.

Responsibilities

• Identify cloud, server, OS, disk, and network requirements for SAP apps and databases.
• Install, upgrade, patch SAP apps, add-ons, and vendor components.
• Install, upgrade, patch SAP HANA and MS SQL Server platforms.
• Perform database admin tasks including backup, recovery, security compliance.

Skills

SAP Basis administration

SAP lifecycle implementations

Linux

Windows

S/4HANA/C/4HANA/BW/4HANA

Performance monitoring

Communication

Project leadership

Disaster recovery

OpenText

Database administration

Tools

SAP

OpenText

SAP HANA

Microsoft SQL Server

Linux

Windows

Job description

The resources must be senior level with 10+ years of experience operating in an SAP metrics‑driven environment. The SAP Basis resources will be responsible for the performance, administration, monitoring, maintenance, and availability of SAP and OpenText applications, as well as associated SAP HANA and Microsoft SQL databases. Resources must have hands‑on application and database administrative experience supporting both SAP ABAP and Java NetWeaver applications, including exposure to S/4HANA within a hybrid virtual mixed operating system environment. Experience should include several of the products referenced in Attachment 1. SAP Application Basis resources are expected to support and manage the City's SAP landscape while ensuring 24x7 availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with identifying cloud, server, operating system, disk, and network requirements needed by SAP applications and associated database platforms.
• Perform installation, upgrades, and patching of SAP applications, add‑ons, plug‑ins, and vendor components.
• Perform installation, upgrades, and patching of SAP HANA and Microsoft SQL Server platforms.
• Database administration including backup, recovery, and general administrative management while adhering to security policies.
• Application administration which includes, but is not limited to, supporting and managing - in an administrative capacity - the SAP applications, utilized database platforms, and client landscape. o In detail, this includes performance monitoring and tuning, system & client refreshes, TMS administration and transport processing, issue resolution and cause analysis, disaster recovery planning and implementation, assistance with interface and system integration of both SAP and non‑SAP applications, application printing infrastructure, and front‑end desktop and end‑user support
• Provide ongoing support to SAP users and ERP functional and development teams. Represent the ERP Basis Team in project activities, ensuring quality deliverables and adherence to timelines.

Skills Required:

• 10+ years of senior‑level SAP Basis administration experience supporting large SAP environments.
• Experience assisting or technically leading at least 10 full SAP lifecycle implementations and/or version upgrades.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems supporting SAP applications and databases.
• Experience providing application support for SAP S/4HANA, C/4HANA, and/or BW/4HANA
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex, technical information clearly.
• Ability to effectively communicate with elected officials, leadership, and the public.
• Ability to understand detailed technical information and relate it to the broader context.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast‑paced environment.