SAP BASIS Senior Consultant

Job Title: SAP BASIS Support Consultant – S/4HANA (8+ Years Experience)

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced SAP BASIS Support Consultant with at least 8 years of expertise in SAP S/4HANA environments. The candidate will be responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance, system upgrades, and ensuring optimal performance and availability of SAP systems. The role requires deep knowledge of system administration, database, security, and network management, along with strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Installation & Configuration:
  Install, configure, and manage SAP S/4HANA systems across various landscapes.
• System Maintenance & Upgrades:
  Perform system upgrades, apply kernel patches, and ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.
• Scheduled Maintenance:
  Execute scheduled maintenance tasks such as system refreshes for quality, sandbox (SB), and business simulation environments.
• System Monitoring & Optimization:
  Monitor system logs and optimize scheduled jobs, cleanups, and background processes to maintain system health.
• Proactive System Management:
  Implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and minimize downtime.
• User & Role Management:
  Administer user accounts, ensuring proper authorization and access controls in compliance with the organization’s Segregation of Duties (SoD) policies.
• Change Management Compliance:
  Adhere strictly to organizational change management processes for all system changes.
• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting:
  Conduct root cause analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for system issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Database Administration:
  Manage and monitor the SAP database for performance, backup, recovery, and tuning.
• Network & Security Administration:
  Oversee network connectivity, SAP security settings, and system firewall configurations to ensure secure operations.
• Operating System Administration:
  Perform OS-level tasks related to SAP system performance and stability.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  Work closely with application teams, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to support and optimize SAP landscapes.
• Workload Balancing & Critical Period Support:
  Manage system workload and resources efficiently during critical business periods such as year-end closing.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery Management:
  Plan, execute, and validate backup and restore procedures, including disaster recovery strategies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in SAP BASIS administration, especially with SAP S/4HANA systems.
• Expertise in system installation, configuration, upgrades, kernel patching, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of SAP security, authorization concepts, and SoD compliance.
• Experience with database management (Oracle, HANA, SQL Server, or DB2).
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Linux and Windows in SAP environments.
• Proven track record in managing SAP landscapes with high availability and disaster recovery planning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure during critical business cycles.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to liaise with cross-functional and external teams.