SAP Basis and Security Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

• System Lifecycle Management: Lead planning and execution of complex migrations and system landscape transformations; define application lifecycle roadmap strategies and mentor others; Create long-term strategies for software applications (e.g. SAP Windchill Workday etc.) to align with organizational goals and scalability needs; Forecast application requirements and budget for future implementations or upgrades.

• Performance and Reliability Engineering: Design and implement proactive performance strategies; proactively lead root cause analysis and capacity planning initiatives.

• Security and Compliance Administration: Define security architecture and compliance frameworks. Lead risk assessments policy enforcement and response to external compliance audits.

• Change and Transport Management: Architect change management workflows; enforce governance and lead release planning.

• Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer: Plan execute and oversee medium to large application-related projects such as system migrations tool upgrades or workflow automation; Lead cross-team initiatives; coach junior staff and drive continuous improvement in documentation and processes.

Key Skills:

• Software Installation and Configuration: Design and lead enterprise software deployments across environments; Define configuration standards manage vendor relationships and oversee solution lifecycle planning.

• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Architect performance monitoring frameworks; Lead performance audits and capacity planning initiatives across systems (e.g. SAP Windchill Workday etc.) and teams.

• Security and Access Management: Design enterprise-wide access strategies. Lead security reviews manage risk assessments and coordinate with InfoSec and compliance teams.

• Change and Release Management: Define and lead change and release strategies; Oversee enterprise deployments and ensure alignment with business and compliance requirements.

• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Lead incident response and post-mortem reviews; Develop troubleshooting frameworks and mentor team members in diagnostic techniques.

• Automation and Scripting: Architect automation strategies and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions; Lead DevOps initiatives and drive automation adoption across teams.

• Infrastructure and Architecture Planning: Design scalable resilient infrastructure architectures; Lead modernization and cloud migration projects aligned with business goals; Stay updated on industry trends and recommend innovative solutions to improve application management and business operations; Lead cross-functional teams across regions to standardize application platforms (e.g. SAP Windchill Workday etc.) and ensure consistency.

• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Establish documentation standards and governance. Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and mentor junior staff.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders; Lead cross-functional initiatives and represent IT in strategic discussions; Manage cross-departmental projects by applying project management methodologies to align goals coordinate resources and ensure timely delivery of outcomes; Mentor junior and mid-level administrators fostering skill development and preparing them for leadership roles.

• Audit and Compliance Readiness: Lead compliance readiness programs. Coordinate with auditors and legal teams; Manage enterprise risk and ensure regulatory alignment.

Application window is anticipated to close 3 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the companys good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience skills education location and other job-related reasons.

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