Senior SAP Basis Administrator

System Soft Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

System Soft Technologies seeks a senior SAP Basis administrator to manage large SAP environments. You will handle SAP ABAP/Java NetWeaver, S/4HANA exposure, and lead or assist major lifecycle implementations.

The role requires strong Linux/Windows OS knowledge, excellent communication, and collaboration with ERP teams. Responsibilities include installation, upgrades, patching, and disaster recovery planning, with a focus on security and performance.

Qualifications

• Senior-level SAP Basis administration experience (10+ years).
• Hands-on application and database admin for SAP ABAP and Java NetWeaver; S/4HANA exposure.
• Experience leading or assisting 10+ lifecycle implementations/ upgrades.
• Knowledge of Linux/Windows OS supporting SAP apps and DBs.
• SAP Basis certifications.
• Strong quantitative/analytical abilities.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying SAP system and database requirements.
• Install, upgrade, patch SAP applications, add-ons, and components.
• Install, upgrade, patch SAP HANA and MS SQL Server platforms.
• Administer databases incl. backup, recovery, security compliance.
• Provide ongoing support to SAP users and ERP teams; ensure timely deliverables.
• Represent ERP Basis Team in projects; ensure quality and timelines.
• Support interface and system integration of SAP and non-SAP apps.

Skills

SAP Basis

ABAP & Java NetWeaver

S/4HANA exposure

Lifecycle implementations

Linux & Windows SAP support

SAP certifications

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical documentation

Teamwork in fast-paced environments

Job description

• 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. 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.
• 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 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
• SAP Basis certifications
• 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.