SAP Technical Architect

Job description

As a SAP Technical Architect , your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

·  Managing and enhancing technical infrastructure architecture (e.g. hardware, software, network, data components, etc.) for SAP ERP operating environment
·  Diagnosing and mitigating technical issues that adversely impact the availability, throughput or performance of the systems
·  Performing analysis of, documenting, reporting, escalating, triaging and resolving database and/or system issues
·  Executing environment refreshes of production and non-production environments using various technologies, tools, methodologies
·  Developing project schedules for various consecutive projects / efforts
·  Managing and enforcing to ensure architecture satisfy all applicable cyber security requirements for defined / mandated for the DoD and/or the DoN CIO
·  Monitoring and maintaining effectiveness of all technology and processes to ensure a logical and physical integrity
·  Managing and upgrading, when appropriate, all components applicable to a SAP ERP system to a new version, closest to the current release levels
·  Working with data centers and/or various other service providers to manage / maintain a good operational posture
·  Performing COOP for backup and recovery of environments
·  Monitoring system performance to identify and forecast performance bottlenecks and take the necessary steps to improve
·  Maintaining and updating vendor procurement gateway technology to support the Navy ERP Grants functionality

Relocation to the Harrisburg, PA area, United States Citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Clearance is a requirement.

The Public Service Sector consulting practice is a trusted advisor to federal, state and local governments, partnering to meet challenges and responding quickly to citizen demands, business needs, new economic conditions, and changing legislative priorities and policies.

Benefits

Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Mentorship. 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, mentorship and coverage for a diverse employee population.

Career growth

Our goal is to be essential to the world, which starts with our people. Company wide we kicked off an internal talent strategy program called Go Organic. At our core, we are committed to believing and investing in you, our workforce, through:

·  Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills
·  Finding your dream job at IBM: navigating our company with the potential for many careers by channeling an employee's strengths and career dreams
·  Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation

In 2015, Go Organic filled approximately 50% of our open positions with internal talent that were promoted into the role.

Corporate citizenship

With an employee population of 375,000 in over 170 countries, amazingly we connect, collaborate, and care. IBMers drive a corporate culture of shared responsibility. We love grand challenges and everyday improvements for our company and for the world. We care about each other, our clients, and the communities we live, work, and play in.

·  http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/initiatives.html
·  http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/corporateservicecorps

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Auto req ID

249895BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Application Architect
State / Province

PENNSYLVANIA
Primary job category

Architect
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 75% or 4 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

CAMP HILL
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  5- 7 years' experience in projects involving different SAP modules in a large organization and be aware of the challenges faced by different teams in coming up with an integrated enterprise wide solution
·  5- 7 years' experience in in-depth knowledge of structured application design, programming and testing principles.
·  5 -7 years' experience in strong background in formal software application design and development on SAP ERP landscape
·  Minimum 7 years SAP implementation experience
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Previous Federal experience - Preferably - Navy ERP
·  Active SSBI Clearance
·  Security+
Secondary Job Category

Other Architect
Eligibility Requirements

·  US Citizenship
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Introduction

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