Senior SAP Basis Administrator

STAFFWORXS; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffworxs is seeking a Senior SAP Administrator (SAP Basis) with deep hands-on experience in SAP ECC and SAP HANA database administration. The candidate will manage system lifecycle, performance monitoring, security, and database operations across complex SAP landscapes.

Responsibilities include ECC installation, patching, transport management, HANA backups, monitoring, and ensuring high availability. Requires 10+ years of SAP Basis experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years SAP Basis/Administrator experience.
• Expert in ECC (Any EHP) and SAP HANA administration.
• Experience with Linux/Unix OS.
• Familiar with SAP Solution Manager monitoring.
• SLAs for production SAP support.
• SAP Basis or HANA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform SAP ECC installation, configuration, and upgrades.
• Manage patches, kernels, add-ons, and transports.
• Plan upgrades and migrations.
• Administer SAP HANA databases and space management.
• Monitor performance and ensure high availability.

Skills

SAP Basis

SAP ECC

SAP HANA

Linux/UNIX

SOX Compliance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

SAP Certification (Basis/HANA)

Tools

SAP Solution Manager

Job description

At Staffworxs, we don't just connect talent - we power transformation. Headquartered in Frisco, TX, with teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, we combine global reach with deep expertise. Our Digital & Data Analytics practice drives growth and innovation for some of the world's top brands, who continue to retain us as their trusted partner. If you're ready to make an impact, you're in the right place.

Job Title: Senior SAP Basis / SAP Administrator (ECC & HANA)

Location : Los Angeles, CA (Onsite / Hybrid as required) - Must be local candidate

Experience: 10+ years of relevant SAP Basis / SAP Administration experience

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Candidate must be ready to work on hybrid model from day 1.

Interview Mode: In-person final round

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior SAP Administrator (SAP Basis Consultant) with strong hands-on experience in SAP ECC and SAP HANA database administration. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in SAP system lifecycle management, performance monitoring, security, and database operations, with proven experience managing complex SAP landscapes.

Key Responsibilities:

SAP Basis Administration

• Perform SAP ECC system installation, configuration, and upgrades
• Manage Support Packs, Kernel patches, Add-ons, and Enhancement Packs
• Execute system refresh activities including:
• Post-refresh validations
• Plan and perform SAP upgrades and migrations
• Handle backup and recovery strategies for SAP systems
• Perform transport management (STMS) and landscape coordination

SAP HANA Database Management

• Administer SAP HANA databases (single-node and scale-out)
• Perform HANA backup, recovery, and system replication
• Monitor and tune HANA performance (CPU, memory, disk, expensive statements)
• Manage HANA revisions, patches, and upgrades
• Handle HANA space management and housekeeping
• Troubleshoot HANA alerts and database-related issues

Monitoring & Operations

• Monitor SAP systems using ST22, SM21, SM50/66, DBACOCKPIT, RZ20
• Proactively manage system performance, dumps, locks, and queues
• Manage background jobs (SM36/37) and workflow troubleshooting
• Monitor and troubleshoot IDocs, RFCs, and interfaces
• Ensure high availability and system stability

Security & User Administration

• Perform SAP user administration
• Manage roles and authorizations
• Conduct periodic security audits and compliance checks
• Support SOX and audit-related SAP controls

Space & Capacity Management

• Manage tablespace growth and cleanup
• Perform database reorganizations and housekeeping
• Plan capacity management for SAP systems and databases

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP Basis / SAP Administrator experience
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP ECC (Any EHP)
• Strong expertise in SAP HANA database administration
• Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems
• Knowledge of SAP Solution Manager (monitoring, ChaRM - preferred)
• Experience supporting production SAP systems with SLAs
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• SAP Basis or HANA certification(s)

Nice to Have

• Experience with SAP migrations to HANA
• Exposure to HA/DR solutions
• Experience in regulated or enterprise-scale environments

Staffworxs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.