SAP BASIS Administrator

About Us

Founded in 1966, Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark Plugs) is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, that tradition continues as we transform our organization's portfolio, expand our core ceramic technologies, explore capabilities beyond traditional areas, and challenge ourselves to develop solutions and services that leverage technology to address social issues while contributing to a sustainable society.

Responsibilities

• Maintain historical performance data for trend analysis and capacity planning.
• Participate in SAP system audits and disaster recovery planning and exercises.
• Work with the IT team on the proper use of Clients and Transports.
• Monitor Transport Management Systems (TMS) Worklist and move transports to downstream systems.
• Understand various methods of building QA and Production environments.
• Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP systems, including upgrades and patch management.
• Adhere to backup and recovery policies and partner with team members in performance and capacity planning responsibilities.
• Support programming personnel in implementing new or changed applications by installing new or updated software on servers, allocating or positioning database and non-database files, and assisting with script setup and testing.
• Aid in the maintenance of SAP user IDs and access rights assigned to IDs.
• Maintain access rights and profiles as required to support computer security policies.
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of security across all SAP systems and applications.
• Provide tier 1 and 2 technical support and assist tier 3 resources with system administration and security-related problems.
• Assist Operations Support staff as needed.
• Cross-train with and provide support for other IT associates.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Overtime and/or travel as required.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, which include IATF, ISO, ISMS, TISAX, QMS, and safety-related policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in IT or commensurate experience.
• Minimum of two years of SAP Basis Administration on an Oracle platform.
• Understanding of the basic concepts of SAP administration and maintenance, as well as configuring and administering SAP User Security.
• Moderate understanding of technology architecture surrounding SAP (network, database, operating system, etc.) and SAP client architecture (instance, client, transports, authentication, XI, Solution Manager).
• Knowledge of various network operating systems, file and directory management.
• Moderate knowledge of Active Directory including maintenance of software groups, consumer groups, location codes, E2K, reporting, and computer group access.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and administrative skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Analytical math skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Working knowledge of hardware and software related to PCs and data communications systems preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Financial Security: Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6%.
Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave.

Potential Hazards

Normal office hazards. Hazards associated with travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Niterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Staffing Firms

If you are a staffing firm, please note that Niterra does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or other payments related to unsolicited resumes or CVs, except as required by a written contract between Niterra and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.