Thales
SAP Basis Technical Specialist
RemoteCanada only
- Role
- DevOps
- Experience
- Senior
- Employment
- Full-time
- Company size
- Enterprise
CAD 100k–CAD 120k/yr
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No BS summary
Senior SAP Basis administrator for a full-time remote role in Ontario, Canada. Needs 7+ years SAP Basis, 5+ years Oracle Database administration in SAP environments, Fiori, SAP Portal/NetWeaver, BW, Windows Server, scripting, and eligibility for Canadian controlled access/NATO Secret clearance.
Core skills
SAP BasisOracle DatabaseSAP Fiori
Required skills
SAP PortalNetWeaverSAP BWMicrosoft Windows ServerOS-level scriptingSSO 3.0
Optional skills
Oracle SQLPLUSAzureAWSGCPMoveIT
What you'll do
- Lead and oversee the creation and maintenance of SAP design and technical documentation, ensuring thorough testing and validation of application functionality and performance.
- Partner strategically with SAP functional analysts and business stakeholders to define infrastructure and technical requirements for complex projects.
- Own and govern the Change Management Process, serving as a key reviewer and approver for critical changes.
- Facilitate and drive SAP technical team meetings, providing guidance and technical leadership to internal and external resources.
- Deliver Level 3 SAP Basis support, acting as the escalation point for complex issues and mentoring junior team members.
- Manage and optimize BW infrastructure, including process chains and performance tuning.
- Provide advanced Oracle Database administration for SAP and related applications.
- Plan and execute system refreshes and environment builds for all SAP landscapes.
- Lead application upgrades across SAP, Oracle, SFTP servers, and associated client software.
- Ensure seamless integration between SAP and internal/external applications, maintaining interface stability.
- Oversee batch job configurations and SAP Portal environments, ensuring operational excellence.
- Develop and maintain OS-level scripts and Print Server infrastructure for SAP environments.
- Manage certificate renewals for all PSEs and SSL environments across SAP and SAP Portal.
- Conduct AMS audits and ensure compliance with security and governance standards.
- Drive upgrade strategies and roadmap planning, supporting existing SAP systems while preparing for future releases.
- Maintain and enforce up-to-date technical and process documentation.
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize performance of SAP and Oracle environments.
What they require
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 7+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration, with proven expertise in managing complex SAP landscapes.
- 5+ years of experience with Oracle Database administration in SAP environments.
- 3+ full life cycle implementations or major upgrades as a Basis lead or senior technical consultant.
- Demonstrated experience in Fiori implementation and administration, including advanced troubleshooting.
- Strong knowledge of SAP Portal and NetWeaver 7.4+, including configuration and performance optimization.
- Expertise in SAP BW NetWeaver 7.5, including process chain management and advanced troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows Server administration and OS-level scripting for SAP environments.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills for complex SAP and database issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
- Strong workload management and leadership skills, including mentoring junior team members.
- In-depth understanding of SSO 3.0 configuration and troubleshooting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of SAP system refresh procedures and upgrade strategies.
- Preferred: Basic understanding of networking protocols along with the ability to assist in troubleshooting connectivity issues within the SAP/Oracle Environment.
- Preferred: Strong understanding of networking protocols with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex connectivity issues within SAP and Oracle environments.
- Preferred: Advanced proficiency in database scripting for performance optimization.
- Preferred: Extensive experience in performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning for SAP and Oracle systems.
- Preferred: Expertise in Microsoft Windows Server environments (2008, 2012, 2016, and later), including advanced configuration and security hardening.
- Preferred: Familiarity with secure file transfer processes into enterprise workflows.
- Preferred: SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Specialist) and/or Oracle certifications are highly desirable.
- Preferred: Experience with cloud-based SAP deployments and hybrid infrastructure.
- Preferred: Proven ability to mentor junior team members and lead cross-functional technical initiatives.
- All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.
Benefits
- Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
- Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
- Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
- Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.
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CAD 100k–CAD 120k/yr