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Hi,
Would you or someone you know be interested in a BODS/IS & BOBJ/BOBI SME opening that we have available for a Federal client. The details are below and I can be reached at: for more details.
BODS/IS & BOBJ/BOBI SME
Start: Immediate
Duration: 6 months plus likely extensions
Location: Remote
Active SECRET clearance
Security+ Certification is required
Initial Video Screening/Verification Meeting
Project is expected to be delivered remotely, however there could be some travel.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP BODS/IS (BusinessObjects Data Services/Information Steward) and BOBJ/BOBI (BusinessObjects Business Intelligence) Migration Admin SME with strong expertise in administration, upgrades, and end-to-end migration projects. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, perform complex system administration tasks, and ensure high availability and performance of SAP BO landscapes.
The role also involves working closely with project teams to migrate from cloud-to-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and support system integration in secure, compliance-driven landscapes.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Migration Admin SME for SAP BODS/IS and SAP BOBJ/BOBI platforms.
- Perform installation, configuration, migration, patching, and upgrades of SAP BO systems (BODS/IS & BOBJ/BOBI 4.2/4.3).
- Manage migrations from cloud to cloud (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure) ensuring compliance with FedRAMP/DoD IL requirements.
- Oversee system copies, backup/restore, and disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Monitor, tune, and troubleshoot BODS/IS and BOBJ/BOBI landscapes for performance and stability.
- Integrate with SAP HANA and other data sources while ensuring data governance, encryption, and security compliance.
- Support BI content migration, report validation, and user authorization management.
- Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for system issues.
- Collaborate with BASIS, Security, and Network teams for end-to-end solution delivery.
- Maintain documentation, runbooks, and system architecture diagrams.
- Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs, DISA IATT/A&A requirements, and cybersecurity standards.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ/BOBI) administration and BODS/IS.
- Proven migration experience (Cloud Cloud, cross-platform, or large-scale upgrades).
- Strong experience in BODS/IS data integration, job scheduling, and performance optimization.
- Expertise in BOBJ/BOBI tools (Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, Analysis for Office, Lumira).
- Deep understanding of landscape design, clustering, and high availability setup.
- Strong knowledge of HANA integration with BODS/IS/BOBJ/BOBI.
- Familiarity with Linux/Windows environments and scripting (Shell/PowerShell).
- Experience in secure environments DoD with compliance (FedRAMP, DISA STIGs).
- Excellent communication skills with ability to lead technical discussions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP cloud migrations (AWS GovCloud, or Azure Government).
- Background in performance tuning, large dataset handling, and data quality management.
- Knowledge of SAP BW, S/4HANA reporting integration with BOBJ/BOBI/BODS/IS.
- Certifications in SAP BusinessObjects, SAP BODS/IS, AWS/Azure, or Security+.
- Prior DoD project experience with security clearance (Secret/TS/SCI).