Senior SAP Basis Consultant

Position Summary:

The Senior SAP Basis Consultant is responsible for building and managing client SAP environments, ensuring efficient operations of SAP environments, SAP system administration, and performing tuning, upgrades, and security. In addition, they provide mentorship and guidance to junior consultants, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to the design and implementation of SAP solutions. 

 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with clients and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and integrate requirements into technical specifications. 

• Contributes to the design and implementation of SAP solutions, including building and implementing Proof of Concept (PoC) for new projects or add-ons. 

• Provides technical expertise and support, including installations, migrations, and integrations. 

• Works with OS and DB Administrators to optimize system performance to ensure efficient operations. 

• Maintains and manages system performance, upgrades, corrections, transport management (CTS/TMS), client and landscape strategies, and batch scheduling. 

• Implements and manages SAP systems, including user administration, security measures, user access controls, authentication mechanisms, compliance with security standards, and monitors system performance. 

• Conducts training sessions for end users and client personnel for the SAP Basis processes. 

• Creates and maintains accurate technical documents of SAP systems and processes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. 

• Identifies and resolves complex technical issues within the SAP environment, working with technical teams and SAP support. 

• Exhibits leadership through the sharing of knowledge and develops and provides technical training sessions. 

• Tests and troubleshoots SAP Basis Services to ensure alignment with documented business process and requirements. 

• Stays up to date with the latest SAP Basis functionality, enhancements, and best practices. 

• Travels on rare occasions to client sites for in-person support or to attend technical forums.  

• Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies. 

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university with 5-7 years of experience with design/development, SAP system installation, upgrades, and performance tuning; or no degree with 7-10 years of stated relevant experience. . 

• Current CompTIA Security+ Certification required – if not already held, certification will be required after selection for the position. 

• Advanced understanding of SAP Basis tools and processes (e.g., system builds, upgrades, client copies, OS, print, backup and recovery, HA, etc.), across a variety of SAP products (ECC, S/4HANA, Fiori, etc.). 

• Must be a self-starter and problem solver, capable of functioning in a dynamic, fast-paced, change-oriented environment. 

• Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot complex issues. 

• Ability to support, encourage, coach, and maintain accountability. 

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail. 

• Exceptional critical and analytical thinking skills with the ability to handle detailed processes and projects successfully. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.