SAP Basis Administrator (SAP RISE S/4HANA)

Job Description

SAP System Administration & Operations

• Design, install, configure, administer, and support SAP systems and databases in a private cloud SAP RISE (IBM Cloud) environment.
• Manage and support SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP PO/PI, SAP BTP, Disclosure Management (DM), SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ/AFO), GRC, MDG, and BPC landscapes.
• Administer SAP Basis operations including transport management, standard SAP jobs, print management, and batch scheduling (Opswise).
• Perform system integrations, upgrades, migrations, system refreshes, and client copies.
• Execute upgrade impact analysis and implement application/system upgrades for S/4HANA, BOBJ/AFI, DM, and PI/PO.
• Apply SAP kernel updates, core patches, security patches, and remediate SAP-reported vulnerabilities.

Security, Connectivity & Integration

• Configure and maintain SAP Router, SSO, certificates, and secure connectivity between SAP systems and end-user workstations.
• Manage certificate renewals and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
• Configure cloud-to-cloud connectivity and integrations with non-SAP systems such as Esker, ZipHQ, and Concur.
• Possess strong knowledge of networking concepts including firewalls, ports, and secure communication protocols.

Performance, Monitoring & Availability

• Monitor, analyze, and optimize SAP system performance, including SAP HANA, OS, and memory management.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues such as user lockouts, work process failures, job terminations, and application/network performance bottlenecks.
• Conduct performance tuning and proactive system health checks across all SAP environments.
• Collaborate with SAP RISE teams to ensure high availability, disaster recovery preparedness, and operational resilience.

Change, Documentation & Collaboration

• Administer SAP Solution Manager, including ChaRM and CTS, for change and transport management.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Work closely with infrastructure, security, application, and integration teams to resolve cross-platform issues.
• Manage and support SAP-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to scope and quality standards.

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Proven hands-on experience as an SAP Basis Administrator in a private cloud S/4HANA environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Fiori, PI/PO, BTP, Disclosure Management, BOBJ/AFI, GRC, MDG, and BPC.
• Experience working within SAP RISE environments and collaborating with managed service providers.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux server administration, including agent installations, Opswise, print servers, and central file servers.
• Experience with database administration, preferably SAP HANA.
• Familiarity with SLD administration and technical object archiving.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills across application, database, and network layers.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, global IT environment.

Preferred Certification

• SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP S/4HANA System Administration