SAP System Administrator

SAP System Administrator – Strategic Infrastructure Leadership

Join our dynamic team in Riyadh as an **SAP System Administrator**—a pivotal role where technical expertise converges with strategic vision to optimize enterprise infrastructure. This position demands a seasoned professional capable of leading SAP environments while ensuring seamless integration, performance, and security across complex systems. As a key contributor, you will drive operational excellence, foster innovation, and mentor junior team members to elevate our IT infrastructure to new heights.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, your responsibilities will span both technical execution and strategic oversight:

• SAP Environment Leadership: Oversee the administration, maintenance, and optimization of SAP systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance alignment with business objectives.
• Infrastructure Stewardship: Lead the administration of SAP-hosted servers, databases, and middleware, including ABAP/Java stacks, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise applications and third-party systems.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce robust security protocols, including access controls, audit trails, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR) to safeguard SAP environments.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Design, test, and refine disaster recovery strategies, backup procedures, and failover mechanisms to minimize downtime and ensure data integrity.
• Automation and Efficiency: Develop and deploy automation scripts (e.g., using SAP-specific tools like SAP Solution Manager, PowerShell, or Python) to streamline administrative tasks, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational agility.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with SAP Basis teams, developers, and business stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with organizational goals, ensuring SAP solutions deliver maximum value.
• Technical Mentorship: Guide junior SAP administrators and IT personnel, fostering a culture of continuous learning and best-practice adoption within the team.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Utilize SAP-specific monitoring tools (e.g., SAP Solution Manager, CCMS, or third-party solutions) to track system health, performance bottlenecks, and resource utilization, providing actionable insights to leadership.

Qualifications and Requirements

To excel in this role, you must bring a blend of technical proficiency and leadership acumen:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced certifications in SAP (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate) are highly advantageous.
• Experience: 8+ years in SAP system administration, with 3+ years in a leadership or advisory capacity. Deep expertise in SAP Basis, including:
• SAP NetWeaver, ABAP/Java stacks, and middleware administration.
• Database management (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, or SQL Server).
• SAP Solution Manager and system landscape optimization.
• Integration with ERP/CRM systems and third-party applications.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Hands-on experience with SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver, and SAP Fiori.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native SAP deployments (e.g., SAP on AWS, Azure, or SAP HANA Cloud).
  • Strong grasp of Linux/Unix environments, scripting (Bash/PowerShell), and SAP-specific tools.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks, encryption, and compliance for SAP environments.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Proven ability to mentor teams, drive process improvements, and align SAP initiatives with business strategy. Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications: SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP NetWeaver) or cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are a significant advantage.

Why Join Us?

At our organization, we empower our SAP System Administrators to make a tangible impact on our enterprise’s digital transformation. This role offers:

• Strategic Impact: Shape the future of our SAP infrastructure with end-to-end ownership of critical systems.
• Career Growth: Access to advanced training, certifications, and mentorship programs to accelerate your expertise in SAP and cloud technologies.
• Competitive Compensation: A **competitive salary (SAR 10,000–12,000/month)** with performance-based bonuses, reflecting your contributions to our mission.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous benefits, including **30 days of annual leave plus public holidays**, medical insurance, and a supportive on-site work environment in Riyadh.
• Innovation and Collaboration: Work alongside cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge SAP solutions and drive operational efficiency.

If you are a visionary SAP System Administrator eager to lead, innovate, and elevate enterprise infrastructure, we invite you to be part of our journey. Join us in Riyadh and help redefine the future of SAP technology.