SAP Basis & DBA Specialist
Hybrid working model


Tirlán
Tirlán, currently partnering with a 3rd party service provider for the provision of IT services, is about to embark on a significant IT transformation programme to stand up its own IT capability. The initial focus will be on enabling projects and will involve close collaboration with our partner. This will require a number of new and exciting roles to join the Tirlán IT team, working in a dynamic & collaborative environment.
Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.


Overview
Reporting to the IT Transformation Manager, the SAP Basis & DBA Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the organisation's SAP Landscape, SAP Basis capability and Oracle services in the organisation. This role requires close collaboration with other teams to ensure the platform is secure, performs well, and is always available. The role will oversee the work performed and manage operational aspects of the managed service provider relationship.


Key Responsibilities

• A member of the SAP Basis/DBA team whose responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's SAP Landscape
• Collaborate with other teams to identify the requirements for the SAP Landscape and prioritize development efforts
• Track and report on SLA adherence of the managed service provider for SAP Landscape
• Manage the managed service provider for the SAP Landscape, consisting of:
  • Ensuring the organisation’s SAP systems are secure, perform well, and are always available
  • Developing and implementing data backup and disaster recovery plans for the SAP environment
  • Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the SAP systems, identifying and resolve any issues
  • Implementing and maintaining security protocols and access controls for the SAP systems
  • Developing and maintaining documentation for all SAP systems and procedures
  • Ensuring the organization is in compliance with relevant data privacy and protection regulations for SAP systems
• Define policies and standards for the management of the SAP Landscape and Oracle services
• Oversee the management of Microsoft SQL database services across the organisation
• Oversee the management of Oracle services (Database, Forms & Reports) in Tirlan, ensuring system availability and performance.
• Identify future requirements for Oracle services (upgrades/patches, etc.) and work with relevant teams to ensure smooth delivery of same
• Collaborate with other teams to support ongoing development on the Oracle platform
• Budget management, ensuring all costs associated with the operations and maintenance of the SAP systems are controlled efficiently

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3 - 5 years’ experience as an SAP Basis administrator or DBA
• Oracle experience with familiarity of database design and upgrades, coding and performance turning
• Experience of working with a managed service provider
• SAP Basis administration skills, along with database management languages.
• Proven experience with SAP database management systems such as SAP HANA, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform or related SAP Cloud services
• Familiar with data backup and recovery methodologies and disaster recovery planning for SAP environments
• Experience in monitoring and optimizing the performance of SAP systems
• Knowledge of security protocols and access controls for SAP systems
• Familiar with relevant data privacy and protection regulations for SAP systems

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong team player with a growth mindset

About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.


Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.


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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation