Administrator

NorthWestern Energy is seeking an SAP Basis Administrator based in Montana, preferably Butte, but open to other major locations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, experience in SAP system administration, and technical project management skills. Responsibilities include managing SAP instances, system upgrades, user roles, and performance tuning. The position offers a full-time salary ranging from $55,600 to $125,400, along with benefits.
SAP Basis Administrator/Enterprise Systems Administrator

Work location preferred in Butte, but will consider other major service locations in Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena or Missoula)

Qualifications Include
• Bachelor's Degree from four-year accredited college with some related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to demonstrate a good safety record
• Demonstrated ability to execute BASIS tasks including technical configurations, SAP software maintenance, system performance tuning, user management and SAP database administration
• Strong technical understanding of SAP systems and security
• Experience with technical project management
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux server operating systems
• Fundamental understanding of security requirements and architecture
• Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities
• Ability to continually learn and acquire new technical skills and knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to pass a drug test and a background check
• Experience with HANA preferred
• Fundamental understanding of the software development lifecycle preferred

Duties Include

Execute administration functions for NorthWestern Energy's enterprise system environment
• Manage SAP instances, system landscapes and environments
• Install, configure and maintain SAP applications
• Plan and execute SAP system upgrades, enhancement packs, kernel updates and patch applications
• Manage user roles, authorizations and security policies to ensure compliance
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize SAP applications, databases, and infrastructure Administer SAP Transport
• Management System (TMS) and manage transports across system landscapes
• Support SAP databases (HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.), including installation, patching and performance tuning
• Coordinate and manage of SAP-related projects
• Implement and maintain SAP backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams for OS, network and storage management
• Provide support for SAP integration with third-party applications and middleware
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide timely resolution
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on system configurations, procedures and troubleshooting guides
• Automate administrative tasks using scripts or tools to improve efficiency
• Research and recommend new technologies and best practices for SAP system improvements

Additional Functions
• Manage FTP application
• Perform upgrades and patching of applications
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission and strategic business objectives

Full-time position.

$55,600 - $125,400 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open until filled.