SAP Basis Specialist

Job Description:

Company description:

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Founded in 2021, the Airbus Global Business Services (AGBS) unit will be contributing to Airbus’ global success and play a vital role in Airbus’ transformation journey in standardisation, harmonisation, digitalisation and automation of end-to-end processes (e.g.Procure to Pay) of all overhead functions. Our target is that siloed ways of working / processes will be a relic of the past within the AGBS. To drive such culture change we are looking for candidates with pioneering spirit that make data-driven decisions and take responsibility for the best outcome of their internal customers. All while embracing a spirit of problem-solving and living the Airbus values: Customer focus, integrity, respect, creativity, reliability and teamwork.

Our purpose defines why we exist: ‘We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world’.

Responsibilities - your mission

• SAP Platform lifecycle management with our ESP
• SAP Platform monitoring
• Performance analysis (resources, load balancing, Hints, Archiving, etc…)
• Security guideline deployment (SSO, parameters, SAP note, sFTP, encryption, etc…)
• Incident management, root cause analysis and associated improvement plan management
• System refresh and upgrade management (SPAU/SPDD, BlueCopy, etc…)
• Transports and project support (ChaRM, OSS call, ALE, Workflow, dumps, Interfaces, job scheduling, etc…)

Requirements - our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience: 6+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Basis and NetWeaver system administration.
• Coordination:
  • Proven experience coordinating external Managed Service Providers, tracking SLA/KPI compliance, validating technical change requests, and orchestrating complex maintenance windows, project cutovers, and incident escalations across cross-functional teams.
• Database & Core Systems:
  • Advanced administration of SAP HANA (performance tuning, backup/recovery, memory management, and HANA System Replication / HSR).
  • Deep technical knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and legacy SAP ECC 6.0 landscapes.
• System Lifecycle & Maintenance:
  • Coordinate upgrades, kernel patches and Support Package stacks.
  • Routine system refreshes (QA/Dev) and advanced Transport Management System (TMS) configuration.
• Performance Monitoring & Tuning:
  • Proactively monitor SAP system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure high availability and responsiveness
• Security & Compliance:
  • Implement and enforce security policies and ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Troubleshooting:
  • Lead technical resource for critical (P1/P2) production outages, performance bottlenecks, and root cause analysis.
• Automation & Scripting:
  • Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline routine Basis tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• System Landscape Design:
  • Contribute to the design and evolution of the SAP system landscape, including sizing, architecture, and integration with other systems.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for SAP Basis procedures, configurations, and incident resolutions. Share knowledge and mentor junior team members.

Benefits - what’s in it for you

• The chance to work in a multicultural environment.
• The opportunity to grow your skills and capabilities thanks to our Airbus learning offer (digital solutions, classroom sessions, certified training....) and career opportunities across the globe.
• A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
• A modern office, well connected to public transportation.
• A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
• An intense and exciting onboarding experience.
• Work in a balanced environment: Beyond the many benefits offered to its employees, joining Airbus is also the guarantee of a respectable work-life balance. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Portugal SA

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Digital <JF-IM-DI>

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.