SAP Basis Administrator

Title: SAP Basis Administrator
Remote

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 GCP.
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 bility 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.