SAP BASIS Administrator

Role: SAP BASIS Administrator

Location: Remote
Duration: Full Time
IV Process(max 2 weeks turnaround for offer):

Benefits:-

Dental, Health, vision, and 401k are included
Profit Sharing since this is private client, candidates is 100 percent vested after 6 years, start after 90 days
19 days PTO and 7 holidays
Reimbursement for gym WFH, and Tuition

Job Description:
The SAP Basis Administrator will oversee the management, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's SAP landscape hosted in a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) cloud environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of SAP systems while leveraging cloud-native tools and services. The ideal candidate brings expertise in SAP Basis operations and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• SAP Cloud System Administration:
• Manage and monitor SAP systems running in a PaaS environment, including S/4HANA, Solution Manager, and other SAP cloud offerings.
• Collaborate with cloud providers to ensure optimal configuration, performance, and availability of SAP resources.
• Utilize cloud-native tools for monitoring, logging, and system diagnostics.
• Upgrades, Patching, and Maintenance:
• Plan and execute SAP system upgrades, enhancement packs, kernel updates, and patches in the cloud environment.
• Implement automated patch management and maintenance schedules using cloud automation tools.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization:
• Monitor SAP system performance using both SAP tools and cloud-native monitoring solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
• Address performance issues by optimizing resource utilization, load balancing, and scaling in the cloud.
• Cloud Infrastructure and Security:
• Design and maintain secure connectivity between SAP systems and other enterprise applications hosted on-premises or in the cloud.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, including IAM roles, data encryption, and security groups.
• Perform regular audits and implement measures to protect sensitive data within the cloud-hosted SAP environment.
• Backup, Recovery, and High Availability:
• Manage high-availability setups for SAP systems to minimize downtime and meet SLAs.
• Configure and test automated backup and disaster recovery solutions using cloud-native tools.
• Collaboration and Support:
• Work closely with cloud service providers, SAP support, and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support SAP-related projects, such as cloud migrations, new module implementations, and process automation initiatives.
• Documentation and Training:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud-based SAP configurations, workflows, and procedures.
• Train team members and stakeholders on best practices for SAP operations in a cloud PaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Technical Skills:

o Strong experience in SAP Basis administration with systems hosted on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

o Proficiency in cloud-native tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM).

o Familiarity with SAP Cloud Connector, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and hybrid integration scenarios.

o Hands-on experience with SAP HANA databases in a cloud environment.

o Knowledge of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).

• Soft Skills:

o Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

o Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

o Ability to adapt quickly to new tools and technologies in a fast-evolving cloud environment.

• Preferred Skills:

o Experience with cloud cost optimization and scaling strategies for SAP systems.

o Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools like CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and Ansible.

o SAP certifications, such as SAP Certified Technology Associate System Administration (SAP HANA) or cloud-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

Education and/or Experience

Education

• Associate s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or similar area of study required or equivalent years of related work experience
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or similar area of study preferred.

Experience

• 3 5 years of hands-on SAP Basis administration, with at least 2 years working in a cloud-hosted SAP environment.
• Experience with SAP RISE strongly preferred.

Proven experience in managing SAP systems in PaaS models and executing SAP migrations to the cloud.