SAP Basis Administrator

Contract Role

US working hours (Night Shift)

No Freelancing option available.

Job Title: SAP Basis Administrator (Contract Remote, US Working Hours)

About the Role

SAP Basis Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, BW, Solution Manager, etc.).
• Perform daily system health checks and monitor performance across SAP environments.
• Manage transport requests and ensure the smooth movement of changes across DEV/QA/PROD.
• Handle SAP user administration, roles, profiles, and authorization troubleshooting.
• Administer SAP databases (HANA, Oracle, SQL Server) including performance tuning and monitoring.
• Execute system upgrades, kernel patches, support package installations, and system refreshes.
• Troubleshoot system errors, short dumps, logs, and performance bottlenecks.
• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations.
• Collaborate with development, functional, and infrastructure teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support cloud-hosted SAP systems (AWS, Azure, GCP) if required.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on SAP Basis administration experience.
• Strong understanding of SAP system architecture, landscapes, and transport management.
• Experience with SAP HANA and/or traditional databases (Oracle, SQL Server).
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows server administration.
• Familiarity with network, storage, and system monitoring concepts.
• Experience with system copies, upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in ST22, SM21, SM37, SM12, and similar tools.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently during night shift and manage critical incidents.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.