Senior SAP Basis Administrator

We're Hiring:
Senior SAP Basis Administrator

Location:

Torrance, CA

Company:
Pelican

At Pelican, we engineer products that stand up to the world's toughest conditions—because the people who rely on us do too. For nearly 50 years, we've been a trusted partner for military personnel, first responders, outdoor adventurers, and innovators who push the limits.

With a global presence that includes 11 offices, 4 manufacturing facilities, and 4 custom case centers, we create high-performance protective solutions that ensure our customers can focus on what matters most. Whether it's transporting critical medical supplies, securing mission‑essential equipment, or keeping expedition gear safe, Pelican products are Built to Protect to Equip for the Mission.

At Pelican, your work has a real‑world impact. You'll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you're ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

Pelican is seeking a Senior SAP BASIS Administrator to own the stability, security, and performance of our global SAP landscape. In this role, you'll serve as a technical authority responsible for system architecture, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement across enterprise SAP environments. You'll work closely with global IT and business stakeholders, solving complex challenges and ensuring systems remain secure, scalable, and optimized for performance.

• Own administration of global SAP BASIS environments, systems, and supporting infrastructure
• Manage SAP security, including user access, roles, authorizations, compliance, and governance
• Monitor, tune, and optimize performance while leading root cause analysis for complex issues
• Lead full SAP lifecycle activities‑builds, upgrades, patches, transports, and decommissioning
• Manage SAPGUI versions and coordinate global rollout initiatives
• Oversee background jobs and batch processing to ensure reliable system execution
• Partner with functional, development, infrastructure, and security teams to support projects and operations
• Provide architectural guidance and recommend system, hardware, and platform improvements
• Develop and maintain standards, documentation, and best practices
• Support global users while driving initiatives that strengthen reliability, performance, and security
• Step in as needed to support evolving business and technology priorities

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in SAP BASIS administration across multiple SAP landscapes.
• Strong expertise in SAP BASIS administration, performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience with SAP security, including user access, roles, profiles, and authorizations.
• Experience supporting SAP products such as SAP R/3, BW, Portal, CPI, and SAP Security.
• Proven experience with SAP system lifecycle management, including builds, upgrades, transports, and decommissioning.
• Experience with SAP change management and transport management processes.
• Hands‑on experience with Single Sign‑On (SSO), Identity Management, and Central User Administration (CUA).
• Strong root cause analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.

• Competitive paid time off plans/Holiday pay/extra vacation purchase opportunities
• 401k plan - with immediate match
• Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
• Health Savings Account Contribution
• Wellness Discount Program
• Global Mental Wellness Program
• Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
• Peer to Peer Recognition Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Exceptional Employee Satisfaction Scores
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