Performance and Reliability Engineering: Analyze performance metrics to identify trends; implement tuning recommendations and validate improvements.
Security and Compliance Administration: Manage role-based access controls and support internal audits; resolve segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts; Configure and manage user roles, access controls, and permissions to ensure application (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) security.
Change and Transport Management: Coordinate change deployments across systems (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.); troubleshoot transport errors and maintain logs.
Key Skills:
Hands‑on experience with SAP Basis administration , including system monitoring, transports (TMS), system refreshes, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning across ECC and S/4HANA landscape.
Ability to support global SAP implementations and rollouts , including build, test, cutover, and hypercare activities across multiple environments and regions.
Working knowledge of SAP Security and GRC , including role‑based access control, user provisioning, Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, and audit support.
Experience supporting security role design and access models , including business roles, task‑based roles, and alignment to global security strategy standards.
Experience administering and supporting NextLabs for data protection, access control enforcement, and compliance with regulatory and engineering data security requirements.
Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as IBP , BTP , and Azure .
Software Installation and Configuration: Independently instal
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Estimated annual base pay: $78,000(minimum) - $102,000(midpoint) - $125,000(maximum)
All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:
All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
A Level 2 SAP Basis and Security Administrator is responsible for supporting the stability, performance, and security of SAP landscapes while enabling standardized and secure access during a global SAP rollout. The role supports day‑to‑day Basis activities such as system monitoring, transports, patching, upgrades, and environment refreshes, while also administering SAP security through role‑based access, user provisioning, and Segregation of Duties controls. This position works closely with application teams, infrastructure, and SAP security governance to support system changes, testing cycles, cutover, and hypercare activities across regions. A strong focus is placed on operational excellence, compliance, and ensuring consistent technical and security processes as part of an enterprise‑wide SAP S/4HANA transformation.
Woodward · Niles, IL