Woodward, Inc

SAP Basis and Security Administrator

Woodward, Inc$78K — $125K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in SAP Basis administration, focusing on landscapes including ECC and S/4HANA.
  • Proven ability to support global SAP implementations, including various stages from build to hypercare.
  • Strong expertise in SAP Security and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) frameworks.
  • Familiarity with NextLabs for data protection and compliance requirements.
  • Understanding of cloud platforms like IBP, BTP, and Azure.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize SAP system upgrades, patching, and refreshes independently.
  • Analyze performance metrics and implement tuning recommendations to improve reliability.
  • Oversee role-based access controls, resolving Segregation of Duties conflicts while ensuring compliance.
  • Coordinate and manage change deployments and troubleshoot transport errors across multiple systems.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and documentation while overseeing small application-related projects.

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members.
  • 401(k) match at 4.5% and annual stock contributions of 5%.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities provided.
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance available on hire date.
  • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
  • Generous vacation, sick time, and short-term disability policies.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance benefits.
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with mental health support.
Full Job Description

Estimated annual base pay: $78,000(minimum) - $102,000(midpoint) - $125,000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
  • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Adoption Assistance  
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
  • Member referral bonus
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  • Voluntary benefits, including: 
    • Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
    • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

A Level 2 SAP Basis and Security Administrator is responsible for supporting the stability, performance, and security of SAP landscapes while enabling standardized and secure access during a global SAP rollout. The role supports day‑to‑day Basis activities such as system monitoring, transports, patching, upgrades, and environment refreshes, while also administering SAP security through role‑based access, user provisioning, and Segregation of Duties controls. This position works closely with application teams, infrastructure, and SAP security governance to support system changes, testing cycles, cutover, and hypercare activities across regions. A strong focus is placed on operational excellence, compliance, and ensuring consistent technical and security processes as part of an enterprise‑wide SAP S/4HANA transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • System Lifecycle Management: Independently manage system (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) upgrades and environment refreshes; troubleshoot installation issues and optimize configurations; Take ownership of application updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure optimal performance and security; Identify inefficiencies in application workflows and recommend improvements.
  • Performance and Reliability Engineering: Analyze performance metrics to identify trends; implement tuning recommendations and validate improvements.
  • Security and Compliance Administration: Manage role-based access controls and support internal audits; resolve segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts; Configure and manage user roles, access controls, and permissions to ensure application (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) security.
  • Change and Transport Management: Coordinate change deployments across systems (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.); troubleshoot transport errors and maintain logs.
  • Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer: Collaborate with other team members; contribute to SOPs and knowledge bases; Plan, execute, and oversee small application-related projects, such as system migrations, tool upgrades, or workflow automation; Define project goals, allocate resources, monitor timelines, and ensure deliverables are achieved.

Key Skills:

  • Hands‑on experience with SAP Basis administration, including system monitoring, transports (TMS), system refreshes, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning across ECC and S/4HANA landscape.
  • Ability to support global SAP implementations and rollouts, including build, test, cutover, and hypercare activities across multiple environments and regions.
  • Working knowledge of SAP Security and GRC, including role‑based access control, user provisioning, Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, and audit support.
  • Experience supporting security role design and access models, including business roles, task‑based roles, and alignment to global security strategy standards.
  • Experience administering and supporting NextLabs for data protection, access control enforcement, and compliance with regulatory and engineering data security requirements.
  • Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as IBP, BTP, and Azure.
  • Software Installation and Configuration: Independently install, configure, and optimize enterprise software solutions; Customize settings to meet business requirements and ensure integration with existing systems.
  • Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Manage updates, patches, and upgrades for software applications to ensure optimal performance; Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies. Recommend improvements based on trend analysis.
  • Security and Access Management: Implement role-based access controls (RBAC), enforce security policies, and support compliance audits.
  • Change and Release Management: Coordinate releases, manage version control, and ensure rollback readiness. Participate in change advisory boards (CABs).
  • Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes; Address complex application issues and make decisions regarding configurations and workflows; Document findings and share knowledge with peers.
  • Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, and reporting. Integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Infrastructure and Architecture Planning: Plan and execute infrastructure changes, including scaling, redundancy, and failover strategies.
  • Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create detailed documentation for systems and processes; Provide guidance to junior administrators and assist in building their technical and project management skills; Contribute to internal knowledge bases and peer training.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with developers, QA, and security teams to resolve issues and implement changes.
  • Audit and Compliance Readiness: Manage SoD conflicts, prepare for audits, and ensure adherence to policies and standards.

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

About Woodward, Inc

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Woodward, Inc
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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