IT Specialist - SAP Infrastructure & Platforms

Job description

Job Description:

Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) 

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and Europe

LOCATION: Belfast

TYPE: Full time 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

· 
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options,

· 
Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

 

Join Airbus in a pivotal technical role within our newly formed IT team in Belfast. You’ll ensure the performance, security, and reliability of our SAP landscape while bridging the gap between local operations and our central SAP ERP Centre of Excellence.

With a focus on strategic transition and long-term SAP platform evolution, this role is key to supporting our manufacturing transformation. Be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise drives real impact.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

· 
Lead technical engagement with the supplier's S/4HANA implementation team to ensure future Airbus SAP compatibility.

· 
Monitor and evaluate IT service delivery during the transition, contributing to service performance management.

· 
Administer and maintain SAP and HANA environments across development, test, and production systems.

· 
Manage SAP change control and transport processes to ensure controlled system modifications

· 
Support system configuration, interface setup, and Basis-level changes aligned with SAP architecture standards.

ABOUT YOU

· 
Expert-level knowledge of SAP Basis and HANA system administration, including performance monitoring.

· 
Direct experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations in a technical infrastructure or platform role.

· 
Proven ability to manage SAP transport, patching, upgrade processes, and system configuration.

· 
Strong background in SAP system security management, including parameter configuration and maintenance.

· 
Proficient in technical architecture planning and applying SAP platform best practices.

 

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solution s.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

#SP_TRA

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent

-------

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Digital

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to  emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.