JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
Location: Remote - United States
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The SAP Basis Administrator I is jointly responsible for support of SAP systems and environments, ensuring the highest levels of performance, availability, and security. The position monitors and maintains the SAP landscapes and in coordination with the other basis resources ensures smooth integration with other business-critical applications. This role is ideal for individuals with foundational SAP Basis knowledge and basic OD and RDBMS skills looking to grow in SAP system administration.
The several SAP Basis positions are the ‘Swiss Army knives’ of the SAP world, delving into everything from bare metal hardware design/architecture, hypervisor and networking solutions, OS installations, RDBMS installation and implementation and tuning, SAP product installation and tuning, RDBMS and SAP security, troubleshooting / tracing, disaster recovery, and occasionally even ABAP development and troubleshooting.
There are several peripheral systems associated with the ERP solution that are also in the purview of the Basis team. These include Solution Manager, SAP Java instances, Web dispatchers, BI/BW systems, ETL systems, and others.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Perform routine maintenance tasks: including backups, system refresh, and patching.
Support SAP databases (SQL Server, HANA DB, etc.), perform health checks, and resolve basic DB-related issues.
System Monitoring & Performance: Monitor SAP system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance.
User & Role Management: Support SAP security by managing user access, roles, and authorizations.
Transport Management: Work with the transport management system (TMS) to ensure smooth movement of changes across SAP landscapes.
System Documentation: Maintain documentation for SAP configurations, issues, and resolutions.
Collaboration & Support: Work closely with functional teams, developers, and infrastructure teams to support SAP operations
Other duties as assigned
Candidate will be expected to provide on-call / overnight support regularly while learning, as well as during critical events or system issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic knowledge in SQL Server and HANA DB, databases and security models.
Basic knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
Familiarity with various hypervisors (VmWare, Nutanix, HyperV, Etc.)
Familiarity with SAP security, roles, and authorizations.
Basic troubleshooting skills.
Strong troubleshooting skills required, and a desire/ability to quickly learn new systems/technologies.Ability to handle sensitive matters and information with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
Attention to detail, ability to multitask, remain organized and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines
Self-motivated team player, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pivot focus of responsibilities in a smooth and efficient manner
Incorporate customer-centric values & SPIRIT principles into the company's mission, vision, and core values.
The ability to communicate effectively (written & verbal) across all organizational levels.
Must be comfortable with conflict resolution.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams
Education, Certification and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field..
1 – 3 years of relevant experience with SAP administration
Experience and understanding of Active directory.
Experience and understanding of TCP/IP networking.
Familiarity with various hypervisors (VmWare, Nutanix, HyperV, Etc.)
Familiarity with SAP security, roles, and authorizations.
Basic troubleshooting skills.
Experience with programming language (C++, Basic, Fortran, Cobol, ABAP, Python, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to SAP Solution Manager (SolMan).
Experience with SAP Cloud platforms (SAP BTP, AWS, Azure).
Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python, Shell scripting) for automation.
SAP certification in Basis or HANA administration (a plus).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment and is expected to be fully in office. Candidates must be available for on-call support as well as during critical events or system issues. Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
- Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
- HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
- Wellbeing Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Varsity Brands Ownership Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
