SAP Basis Administrator/Enterprise Systems Administrator (Butte, MT

Butte, MT, USA NorthWestern Energy SAP Basis Administrator/Enterprise Systems Administrator

Work Location: Butte, MT Preferred. Other major service locations in Montana & South Dakota may be considered depending on experience

Pay range: $55,600 to $125,400 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

SAP Basis Administrator/Enterprise Systems Administrator is responsible for managing the technical infrastructure of SAP/Enterprise systems, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. Their key responsibilities are system administration, performance monitoring, user and security management, upgrades and patch management, backup and disaster recovery, and integration and support. This job requires expertise in application supported databases and operating system administration.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%

Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)

Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)

Continuing education reimbursement

Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)

Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement leave

Paid training opportunities

Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

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

Coordination and management 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

All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to 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

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

Must be able to demonstrate a good safety record

Bachelor's degree from four-year accredited college with some related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated ability to execute BASIS tasks including technical configurations, SAP software maintenance, system performance tuning, user management, and SAP database administration

Experience with HANA preferred

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

Fundamental understanding of the software development lifecycle is preferred

Must be able to work in a team environment and adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities

Must be able to continually learn and acquire new technical skills and knowledge

Must have strong organizational skills

Must have strong written and oral communication skills

Requisition #4640

Posting Dates: May 2, 2025 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Business Technology

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at or at .