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SAP Basis Specialist
Filton (80% onsite) Contract until 30/09/2027, with possible extension 35 hours per week (4.5 days between 7am and 7pm, hours agreed at business discretion) £33.64 per hour PAYE | £45.00 per hour Umbrella BPSS+ clearance required (completed by Airbus Security) | Inside IR35
Keep Airbus's SAP landscape running smoothly, securely and at its best.
Guidant Global is recruiting on behalf of Airbus for an experienced SAP Basis Specialist to join the team at Filton. This is a brand-new role, offering the chance to take ownership of the technical health of a multi-tier SAP landscape across Development, Quality Assurance and Production.
You will work alongside cross-functional technical teams, functional consultants and global business stakeholders within an Agile/Scrum framework. Your focus will be on maximum system availability, strong performance and strict adherence to security and compliance standards.
What You'll Be Doing System Administration and Landscape Operations
Managing full-lifecycle SAP Basis support, including daily administration, system refreshes, kernel upgrade planning and pre/post-refresh activitiesAdministering, monitoring and optimising the SAP HANA database landscapeHandling incident management, problem management and service request fulfilment from start to finishResolving complex system runtime errors, dump analysis and database lock contentions, and processing SAP OSS notes and standard system modificationsDiscussing and aligning technical activities with your counterparts Transport and Change Management
Overseeing the SAP Transport Management System (TMS / ChaRM), managing transport imports and analysing technical issues to maintain operational stabilityImplementing technical system changes, and planning Support Packages (SPS), Enhancement Packages (EHP) and system patches in line with Change Advisory Board (CAB) standards Performance Tuning and Infrastructure
Carrying out in-depth root cause analysis (RCA) and performance tuning across ABAP, Java and database layers (ST04, ST03N, ST22, SMLG, SM51, SM66)Managing system integrations and interface architecture, including RFC destinations, ALE/IDoc interfaces, ICF nodes and HTTPS configurationsAnalysing EWA reports and implementing recommendations based on your findings Security, Compliance and Governance
Maintaining SAP system security baseline configurations, SSL/TLS certificate updates, network security parameters and SAP Router configurations What We're Looking For Essential
3-5 years' dedicated SAP Basis / NetWeaver administration experience within enterprise environments or SAP technical consultancyA solid understanding of SAP and how it works, with technical administration and system administration experienceA proven track record managing SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Suite on HANA (SoH) and legacy ECC 6.0 / Solution Manager environmentsExpert knowledge of SAP HANA 2.0 administration via ST04, HANA Cockpit and HANA StudioPractical experience with SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) and system refreshesExperience using ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow, SAP Solution Manager/ChaRM, OneVersion)Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum framework, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectivesExcellent verbal and written English, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to international, multi-functional teamsA highly analytical, methodical approach to troubleshooting complex infrastructure and performance bottlenecks under pressureA strong commitment to governance, sustainable operational growth and compliance standardsEligibility for BPSS+ clearance Desirable
Familiarity with SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) connectivity and Cloud ConnectorExposure to SAP Fiori, SAPUI5 frontend and OData service configuration What's on Offer
Competitive hourly rates: £33.64 per hour PAYE or £45.00 per hour UmbrellaContract running to 30/09/2027, with the possibility of extensionA hybrid working pattern, with 80% of your time onsite at FiltonThe chance to work on a new, business-critical SAP landscape within a global aerospace organisationA straightforward process: one virtual interview stage Inclusive Recruitment Guidant Global is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or background. If you need any adjustments to support you through the application process, please let us know and we will be happy to help.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today with your up-to-date CV and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.