NorthWestern Energy

SAP Basis Administrator/Enterprise Systems Administrator

LocationButte, MT
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$55,600-$125,400

About This Job


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 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.


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