SAP Basis Administrator & IT Security Specialist

Looking for an experienced SAP Basis Administrator with hands-on expertise in managing SAP systems and strong knowledge of IT security operations. The ideal candidate will handle SAP Basis activities, system performance tuning, transport management, and support system upgrades while also assisting in IT security administration, including Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Endpoint Protection (Microsoft Defender).

This role requires a proactive, analytical individual capable of ensuring both SAP and IT infrastructure environments remain secure, compliant, and high-performing.

Key Responsibilities:

SAP Basis Administration

• Manage day-to-day SAP Basis activities including system monitoring, transport management, and user administration.
• Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP systems (ECC, S/4HANA, Solution Manager, etc.).
• Apply support packages, patches, and kernel upgrades.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to SAP application servers and database layers.
• Manage SAP client copies, system refreshes, and database backups/restores.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery configuration for SAP environments.
• Coordinate with SAP functional and ABAP teams for system integration and deployment activities.

Security & Infrastructure Management

• Manage Active Directory (AD) accounts, permissions, and group policies.
• Oversee Microsoft 365 Administration user provisioning, license management, and email security.
• Administer Microsoft Defender and Endpoint Security across devices and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Conduct periodic IT security audits, patch management, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Support network, server, and endpoint troubleshooting in collaboration with IT infrastructure teams.

General IT Operations

• Support system backup, monitoring, and housekeeping routines.
• Maintain documentation for SAP landscape, IT security configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in audits, DR drills, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for incident resolution and root cause analysis.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.

• 4 to 5 years of hands-on experience

  in SAP Basis Administration (ECC/S4HANA environment).
• Strong understanding of SAP system architecture, transport management, and authorization concepts.
• Knowledge of SAP HANA database administration is preferred.
• Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration, and Endpoint Security (Microsoft Defender).
• Familiarity with Windows Server, network fundamentals, and IT security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment and handle multiple priorities.