SAP Basis and Security Administrator

About the role

The Level 2 SAP Basis and Security Administrator supports the stability, performance, and security of SAP landscapes during a global SAP rollout. This role involves managing system upgrades and environment refreshes, troubleshooting installation issues, optimizing configurations, and administering SAP security through role-based access, user provisioning, and Segregation of Duties controls.

Responsibilities

• System Lifecycle Management: Independently manage system upgrades and environment refreshes; troubleshoot installation issues and optimize configurations; take ownership of application updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure optimal performance and security; identify inefficiencies in application workflows and recommend improvements.
• Performance and Reliability Engineering: Analyze performance metrics to identify trends; implement tuning recommendations and validate improvements.
• Security and Compliance Administration: Manage role-based access controls and support internal audits; resolve segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts; configure and manage user roles, access controls, and permissions to ensure application security.
• Change and Transport Management: Coordinate change deployments across systems; troubleshoot transport errors and maintain logs.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer: Collaborate with other team members; contribute to SOPs and knowledge bases; plan, execute, and oversee small application-related projects, such as system migrations, tool upgrades, or workflow automation; define project goals, allocate resources, monitor timelines, and ensure deliverables are achieved.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with SAP Basis administration, including system monitoring, transports (TMS), system refreshes, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning across ECC and S/4HANA landscape.
• Ability to support global SAP implementations and rollouts, including build, test, cutover, and hypercare activities across multiple environments and regions.
• Working knowledge of SAP Security and GRC, including role-based access control, user provisioning, Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, and audit support.
• Experience supporting security role design and access models, including business roles, task-based roles, and alignment to global security strategy standards.
• Experience administering and supporting NextLabs for data protection, access control enforcement, and compliance with regulatory and engineering data security requirements.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as IBP, BTP, and Azure.
• Software Installation and Configuration: Independently install, configure, and optimize enterprise software solutions; customize settings to meet business requirements and ensure integration with existing systems.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Manage updates, patches, and upgrades for software applications to ensure optimal performance; analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies; recommend improvements based on trend analysis.
• Security and Access Management: Implement role-based access controls (RBAC), enforce security policies, and support compliance audits.
• Change and Release Management: Coordinate releases, manage version control, and ensure rollback readiness. Participate in change advisory boards (CABs).
• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes; address complex application issues and make decisions regarding configurations and workflows; document findings and share knowledge with peers.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, and reporting. Integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Infrastructure and Architecture Planning: Plan and execute infrastructure changes, including scaling, redundancy, and failover strategies.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create detailed documentation for systems and processes; provide guidance to junior administrators and assist in building their technical and project management skills; contribute to internal knowledge bases and peer training.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with developers, QA, and security teams to resolve issues and implement changes.
• Audit and Compliance Readiness: Manage SoD conflicts, prepare for audits, and ensure adherence to policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in SAP Basis administration and support.
• Skills: Strong hands-on experience with SAP Basis administration, performance tuning, and security administration. Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Familiarity with cloud platforms and data protection tools.

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Pay

Estimated annual base pay: $78,000(minimum) - $102,000(midpoint) - $125,000(maximum)

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave