What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Basis Administrator position at Y-12 National Security Complex?
Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Job Title: SAP Basis Administrator
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Business Applications (51426342)
Job Specialty: System Development
What You'll Do
We are seeking a skilled and motivated SAP Basis Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing SAP environments, strong technical expertise in system architecture and operations, and a collaborative approach to supporting enterprise IT initiatives. This role involves ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of SAP systems in alignment with business objectives.
Responsibilities:
• Administer and maintain SAP environments, ensuring system availability, performance, and scalability
• Perform installation, upgrades, patches, and configurations of SAP systems (ECC, HANA, etc.)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve system issues and implement enhancements
• Monitor system health and security, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and IT governance standards
• Provide technical support during project deployments, system migrations, and updates
• Document processes, system changes, and troubleshooting guides to support knowledge transfer and team efficiency
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
- OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- OR PhD
- Alternatively, 12 years of progressive education, training, and/or professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal degree requirements
Preferred Job Requirements
Technical Expertise:
• SAP Basis Administration: Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and management of SAP systems and related components (SAP ECC, SAP HANA, NetWeaver, etc.)
• Enterprise Systems Management: Experience with SAP ERP product suite operations across multiple environments (Linux, Solaris, Windows)
• System Administration: Minimum 3 years of experience managing Unix-based platforms (preferably Linux and Solaris)
• Configuration and Integration: Proficiency in SAP system configuration, development, and integration with external systems
Implementation & Support Experience:
• Demonstrated success in designing, deploying, and maintaining large-scale enterprise systems and ERP environments
• Experience in supporting SAP HANA and Oracle DBMS, including troubleshooting and performance tuning
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and practical experience in system consolidation and service management
Development and Architecture:
• Familiarity with ABAP development, including Business Server Pages (BSP) and UI5/Fiori
• Knowledge of HTML5 and SAP’s development environments
• Experience creating Python and/or shell scripts
Collaboration & Communication:
• Close collaboration with IT Technical Leads, Business Process Owners, Cybersecurity teams, and Project Managers to align technical capabilities with business needs
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Additional Skills:
• Experience with Kronos Workforce Central, Oracle, or similar enterprise applications is desirable
• Background in enterprise architecture, integration, and troubleshooting of SAP ECC and S/4 installations
• Knowledge of modern IT practices, such as DevOps and system automation, is a plus
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
