Role overview

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
8plus; years of hands-on experience in SAP Basis administration across complex, multi-system landscapes
Deep expertise in SAP HANA database administration
Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA installations, migrations, and system conversions

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain SAP system landscapes including S/4HANA, ECC, BW/4HANA, Solution Manager, and SAP HANA databases
Perform system installations, upgrades, kernel patches, support pack stacks (SPS), and SAP Note implementations with minimal downtime
Monitor system health, performance, and capacity using SAP Solution Manager and third-party monitoring tools
Manage SAP HANA database administration including backup/recovery and memory management

Key facts

Remote from: Virginia (USA)
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Hard skills

SAP ERP

About the company

Johnson Technology Systems Inc

Driving Digital Transformation with Cutting-Edge IT & Engineering Solutions Established in 2003, JTSi (Johnson Technology Systems Inc.) is a trusted IT and Engineering Services provider with a strong track record of delivering mission-critical solutions to both the Public and Private Sectors. We specialize in Digital Transformation, Cloud Migration, SAP RISE implementation, S/4HANA upgrades, SAP BTP solutions (Concur, SuccessFactors), SAP AI (Joule) strategy, and Managed Services (MSP)—helping businesses and government agencies optimize operations and achieve success. With a customer-first approach, we don’t just offer services; we build long-term partnerships that drive innovation and efficiency. Our solutions are backed by an experienced team of cleared professionals, including PMI, ITIL & Black Belt-certified managers, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing IT environments. Why JTSi? ✔ Trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense since 2003 ✔ Proven success in Government & Commercial Sectors ✔ ISO 20000-1 & CMMI-L3 Certified | ITAR Registered ✔ Highly successful Cooperative R&D Agreement with the U.S. Army ✔ 97% rating in D&B/Open-Ratings Supplier Performance Evaluation ✔ Expertise in SAP, AI, Cloud, and Managed Services ✔ Cleared Facilities with Dedicated Security Officers Onsite ✔ University Innovation Center Partnerships From SAP RISE implementation to Cloud Migrations and AI-driven automation, JTSi is at the forefront of innovation. Our E2E cloud-based processes and MSP solutions enable organizations to scale efficiently while staying compliant with DoD, FedRAMP, CMMC, and ITAR standards. At JTSi, "Customer is Always First." We do what we say—ensuring reliability, security, and unmatched excellence in IT services. Explore the future with JTSi. Connect with us today!

Company details

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

"WE DO WHAT WE SAY "

JTSi is a federal government consulting firm, providing technical services to the Federal Government, i.e., DoD, Client and various Civilian Agencies. We are proud to have earned the reputation of honesty, integrity and the ability to build long-term professional relationships with our employees and clients. Please visit our website at www.JTSUSA.com to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Company Name: - JTSi (Johnson Technology Systems, Inc.)
Title: Senior Basis SME
Location: Remote
Citizenship : US Citizens only
Salary: $135k-$170k/year on W2

Position Summary

The Senior SAP Basis Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, monitoring, and optimization of SAP system landscapes across on-premise and cloud environments. This role serves as the technical escalation point for Basis-related incidents and works closely with functional teams, security, and infrastructure to ensure system availability, performance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
• Administer and maintain SAP system landscapes including S/4HANA, ECC, BW/4HANA, Solution Manager, and SAP HANA
databases across development, quality, and production environments.
• Perform system installations, upgrades, kernel patches, support pack stacks (SPS), and SAP Note implementations with minimal
downtime.
• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity using SAP Solution Manager, SAP Cloud ALM, and third-party monitoring tools;
proactively resolve bottlenecks.
• Manage SAP HANA database administration including backup/recovery, memory management, delta merges, and system
replication (HSR).
• Configure and maintain SAP transport management system (STMS), RFC connections, and background job scheduling.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis for Basis-related production issues; serve as Tier 3 escalation point.
• Implement and manage SAP security configurations including user administration, role assignments, SSO, and audit log reviews.
• Plan and execute system refreshes, client copies, and landscape migrations including cloud migrations to SAP BTP, AWS, or Azure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project implementations, go-lives, and hypercare activities.
• Develop and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation for operational procedures.

SAP certification(s) preferred

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Basis administration across complex, multi-system landscapes.
• Deep expertise in SAP HANA database administration, including HSR, backup strategies, and performance tuning.
• Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA installations, migrations, and system conversions.
• Strong knowledge of SAP transport management, kernel updates, and support pack application.
• Experience managing SAP environments on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or SAP BTP).
• Solid understanding of OS-level administration (Linux/RHEL preferred, Windows Server).
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• SAP Certified Technology Associate — System Administration (SAP HANA) or equivalent.
• Experience with SAP Cloud ALM, SAP Landscape Management (LaMa), or SAP Business Technology Platform.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or SAP-native scripting.
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and experience within structured change management processes.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure-as-code for SAP environments.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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