SAP BASIS System Administrator

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

• The SAP Basis Administrator is responsible for the management of the SAP environment. The SAP Basis Administrator responsibilities include but not limited to configuring, patching, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting the SAP technical environment on an ongoing basis as well as scheduling and executing the SAP transport system. 

• Collaborates with the functional and technical resources to resolve system configuration issues. 

• Responsible for the installation, upgrade, and maintenance of SAP systems. Additional areas include the evaluation and design of interfaces between SAP and external systems, maintenance of the SAP Data Dictionary and database objects, and manage the migration of SAP database and application configuration into production as well as analyze, develop, and maintain data architectures and process models within SAP 

• Introduce technical changes into the environment using a best practice approach that minimizes risk and achieves high reliability, availability, and performance of each SAP instance. 

• Perform routine operating system and application reconciliations maintenance. 

• Monitor system utilization and performance for capacity planning, and for business continuity. 

• Provide technical support and software upgrades for applications. 

• Research new technology products and make recommendations to management. 

• Design and configure customer-based systems and applications. 

• Configure, tune, and maintain databases. 

• Coordinate backup and recovery processes for applications and databases. 

• Design, implement disaster recovery plans and participate in the routine exercises. 

• Assist in troubleshooting application, network, and operating system problems. 

• Assist developers, business analysts, architects, and system administrators in troubleshooting technical issues as needed. 

• Manage developer key requests, and OSS Service Connection Requests. 

• Work with the project team on promoting transports and deploying to PROD during releases. 

Required Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 

• Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.  Preference will be given to candidates with an active DOD security clearance 

• Possess or can achieve Security+ certification or any other certification required for the role 

• 5+ years of Linux experience 

• 7+ years’ experience in SAP application system administration 

• 5+ years hands-on experience with SAP Solution Manager 

• Minimum 1 full SAP life cycle development implementations 

• 2+ years’ experience in Agile software development   

• Experience with SAP Basis support for a large-scale enterprise systems such as: S/4HANA, PI/PO, BTP, HANA, NWDI, Data Services, Solution Manager, Enable Now 

• This is a remote role with travel as required to support the program (Conferences or meetings – expect less than 10%)

Preferred Experience: 

• Current or past DoD experience (i.e. AESIP, LMP, GCSS, GFEBs, etc.) is desired 

• Familiarity supporting one or more of the following modules: Budget, FM, FI, CM, PS, CO, PPS, Payments, MM, SD, PS, SCM, D&S, QM, BTP 

• Experience providing database administration for one or more of the following databases: Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle RAC, Oracle GRID, Super Cluster, and High Availability Disaster Recover  

• SAP Basis Certification 

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

• Paid Time Off 

• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

• Flexible work schedule

• On-site gym and childcare option 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or 703-639-1777.