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# Sr SAP Basis Administrator at Penumbra

- **Company:** Penumbra
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc/811b9f74-9e32-40a9-a371-a1c5a6f70f6f

## Job description

The Sr SAP Basis Administrator is responsible for the administration, support, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA, SAP BTP, and related SAP cloud technologies. This hands-on technical role partners closely with SAP ECS, Security, Infrastructure, Integration, Quality, and business application teams to maintain a stable, compliant, secure, and high-performing SAP environment that supports critical business operations. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

- Perform day-to-day SAP S/4HANA BASIS administration, monitoring, performance analysis, and production support.
- Monitor SAP systems, background jobs, interfaces, dumps, logs, system availability, and performance.
- Coordinate SAP RISE/ECS incidents, service requests, maintenance, patching, and infrastructure activities.
- Execute and support S/4HANA upgrades, patching, SAP Notes, kernel updates, and planned maintenance.
- Manage SAP transports across DEV, QA, and Production environments and support system refreshes, client copies, post-copy activities, and technical validation. • Administer and monitor SAP HANA environments, backup/recovery, performance, and related technical activities.
- Manage SAP BTP and Cloud Connector configurations, destinations, certificates, connectivity, Event Mesh, SAP IBP integrations, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and SAP Cloud ALM.
- Support and troubleshoot SAP S/4HANA SSO and authentication technologies, including SAML 2.0, Kerberos/SNC, SAP IAS/IPS, certificates, trust configuration, and related integrations.
- Maintain technical integrations, including RFCs, APIs, OData services, web services, HTTP/HTTPS connections, CDS views, ALE/IDoc, and related technical connectivity.
- Participate in business continuity, disaster recovery, failover testing, and recovery activities.
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, coordinate resolution, and prepare/maintain SOPs, runbooks, technical documentation, and operational procedures.
- Follow established change management processes and support ITGC/SOX controls for transport, system changes, client settings, background jobs, patching, and technical administration.
- Maintain required documentation and audit evidence; support internal/external audit requests with SAP technical logs, reports, and supporting evidence.
- Follow security, segregation-of-duties, controlled-access, SAP operational standards, and identify opportunities to improve/automate BASIS monitoring and controls.
- Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
- Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
- Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Position Qualifications: Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with 8+ years of SAP BASIS experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong hands-on experience supporting SAP S/4HANA and HANA production environments.
- Experience with SAP BTP, Cloud Connector, certificates, connectivity, and hybrid SAP landscapes.
- Experience supporting ITGC/SOX controls, audit requirements, change management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, oral, written, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to independently execute technical activities, prioritize multiple assignments, and take ownership of issues through resolution.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously. Position Qualifications: Preferred
- SAP BASIS, SAP S/4HANA, or SAP BTP certification preferred.
- Experience supporting medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or other highly regulated environments preferred.
- Working knowledge of SAP IBP integrations, Event Mesh, IAS/IPS, SSO (SAML 2.0 and Kerberos/SNC), SAC, and SAP Cloud ALM preferred. Working Conditions
- General office environment.
- Willingness and ability to work on site as required.
- May have business travel 0%-10%.
- Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment for an extensive period of time each day.
- Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
- Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels daily. Starting Base Salary is $119,000 to $180,000 This is the pay range for a mid-cost labor market. If hired in another region, there will be a difference in pay range. We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

## What We Offer

- A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
- The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
- A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.

## About Penumbra

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel medical devices that address challenging conditions with significant unmet need, focusing on stroke thrombectomy and other vascular therapies.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: PEN)
- **Headquarters**: Alameda, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Arani Bose, Adam Elsesser

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Medical equipment manufacturing / Healthcare technology
- **Target customers**: Hospitals and healthcare providers worldwide, selling through a direct sales organization in the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia, and via distributors in other international markets.
- **Mission**: “Transform patient care through innovative therapies” and “help as many people as possible” by focusing on areas with high unmet need. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **THUNDERBOLT®**: The latest Penumbra CAVT™ (Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy) platform, the first cleared technology to use modulated aspiration for stroke thrombectomy. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/)
- **Other medical devices**: A broad portfolio addressing challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need, including neurovascular and peripheral vascular therapies. Products are marketed under the Penumbra brand.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $8.1 billion (as of October 2024, per aggregated data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $1.4 billion (latest full year data); in Q2 FY2026 (ended June 30, 2026) revenue was $390 million, with net income of $34.8 million. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Boston Scientific (listed as parent company in some data sources, though Penumbra remains an independent public company; this may be a data error). Key partners include hospitals and healthcare systems globally. Penumbra has acquired several international subsidiaries (Crossmed, Penumbra Neuro Canada, etc.). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Growth Signals**: More than 4,700 employees globally (up from ~2,089 in some reports, indicating rapid hiring); available in 100+ markets; recent FDA clearance and CE Mark for THUNDERBOLT; recognized as one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies by Fortune in 2019. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First‑mover in CAVT**: THUNDERBOLT is the only cleared technology using modulated aspiration for stroke thrombectomy, creating a strong technological moat.
- **Broad global presence**: Direct sales in major markets and distribution in 100+ countries, with manufacturing and R&D in the US and Europe.
- **High‑growth, high‑impact area**: Focus on acute ischemic stroke and other critical conditions with large unmet clinical needs, driving consistent revenue growth and innovation.
- **Talent density**: Attracts many talent from top medtech companies (Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Stryker) and retains engineers and scientists with a mission‑driven culture. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand CAVT platform**: Continue rolling out THUNDERBOLT globally, leveraging recent FDA clearance and CE Mark.
- **International expansion**: Strengthen presence in Latin America, Asia, and other emerging markets (e.g., Penumbra Latin America Distribuidora).
- **Organic innovation & acquisitions**: Invest in R&D and pursue strategic acquisitions to broaden the product portfolio (historical acquisitions in Canada, Sweden, Singapore, Italy).
- **Operational excellence**: Enhance manufacturing capabilities (new roles in Roseville, CA, and Alameda) to scale production of complex medical devices.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose‑driven mission**: Employees directly contribute to saving lives and improving outcomes for patients with neurological and vascular diseases.
- **Culture of innovation**: “High‑powered innovation, cooperation, and fun” as described on the careers page; emphasis on meaningful work and collaboration. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Global but tight‑knit**: HQ in Alameda (San Francisco Bay Area) with offices in Europe and South America; employees appreciate reverse commute and public transit options. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Growth opportunities**: Rapidly growing headcount (over 4,700 employees) and expanding into new markets mean internal mobility and advancement.
- **Engineering & manufacturing focus**: Large technical workforce (R&D, quality, manufacturing engineering) with on‑site roles in Roseville and Alameda; many of the 64 open positions are engineering‑related. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc)
- **Work policy**: Most roles appear to be on‑site (e.g., Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Engineer); no explicit remote policy disclosed, but the company provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities.

## Sources
1. [penumbrainc.com – Company Homepage](https://www.penumbrainc.com/)
2. [penumbrainc.com – About Us](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)
3. [penumbrainc.com – Careers](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com – Penumbra, Inc. Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
5. [jobs.lever.co – Open Positions at Penumbra](https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc)

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