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Key Responsibilities:

• SAP System Administration:

  Manage the day-to-day administration and configuration of SAP environments (ECC, S/4 HANA, and related systems), ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security.

• Migration Support:

  Provide expert guidance in the migration process from SAP ECC to S/4 HANA. Assist with conversion, system upgrades, data migration, and ensuring the new S/4 HANA system is fully optimized and functional.

• System Optimization:

  Continuously monitor and optimize the SAP systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and responsiveness across all environments. Implement necessary adjustments to enhance efficiency and performance during the migration process.

• Technical Infrastructure Management:

  Oversee the technical infrastructure, including hardware and software configurations, database management, and networking for SAP systems, to ensure smooth functioning during and after migration.

• Client & Stakeholder Collaboration:

  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including functional consultants, developers, and project managers, to ensure that all aspects of the migration are aligned with business requirements.

• System Upgrades & Patches:

  Apply patches, updates, and upgrades to SAP systems, ensuring that all technical components are up-to-date and secure during the migration process.

• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution:

  Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues across SAP environments. Provide timely resolutions to minimize system downtime and disruption.

• Testing & Validation:

  Support the testing phase of the SAP migration, ensuring all technical components are fully functional. Assist in validation and troubleshooting during User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Documentation & Reporting:

  Document system configurations, migration steps, and troubleshooting efforts. Provide regular updates and reports to management regarding the migration progress.

• Capacity Planning & Backup:

  Ensure proper capacity planning for the new S/4 HANA environment and establish robust backup and disaster recovery procedures for all SAP environments.

• Continuous Learning:

  Stay up-to-date with the latest SAP technologies and advancements related to BASIS, S/4 HANA, and system administration. Apply new best practices and methodologies for improved system efficiency.

Skills Required:

• SAP BASIS Expertise:

  In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP BASIS, including system administration, configuration, and optimization for SAP environments (ECC and S/4 HANA).

• SAP Migration Knowledge:

  Strong experience in SAP migrations, particularly from SAP ECC to S/4 HANA. Familiarity with tools and methodologies for conversion and data migration.

• Technical Infrastructure Management:

  Experience in managing the underlying technical infrastructure for SAP environments, including hardware, networking, databases, and server management.

• SAP HANA:

  Understanding of SAP HANA architecture and its integration with the SAP ecosystem. Experience in performance tuning and optimization for SAP HANA systems.

• Security & User Management:

  Proficiency in managing user roles, authorizations, and security protocols in SAP systems, ensuring secure access and data integrity.

• System Performance & Monitoring:

  Strong analytical skills for monitoring SAP system performance, troubleshooting issues, and applying necessary optimizations.

• Database Management:

  Knowledge of SAP HANA and other relevant databases, including backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures.

• Collaboration & Communication:

  Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Project Management:

  Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, with a focus on delivering high-quality results in a time-sensitive migration environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• SAP BASIS certification is a plus, but not mandatory.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SAP BASIS administration and management, with at least 2 years working on SAP ECC to S/4 HANA migration projects.
• Experience in configuring and managing SAP HANA environments.
• Strong understanding of SAP system architecture, integration, and performance optimization.
• Prior experience with large-scale SAP migrations or system upgrades is highly preferred.