SAP Basis Senior Consultant Introduction The Senior SAP Basis Consultant will be responsible for the administration, management, and support of SAP environments. This role involves planning, coordination, and implementation of all activities related to SAP system maintenance and performance management. The consultant will ensure the reliability, stability, and performance of SAP systems and provide high-level technical support. Roles and Responsibilities System Administration Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP systems. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply patches and updates as needed. Perform system copies, refreshes, and client copies as part of system maintenance activities. Perform system upgrades, enhancement pack installations, and SAP kernel patches. Administer the SAP database in alignment with agreed standards to maximize system performance and availability. Security Ensure compliance with security policies and standards, and implement necessary security measures to protect SAP systems. System Upgrades and Maintenance Plan and execute SAP system upgrades, service pack installations, and enhancement pack upgrades. Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule downtime and minimize impact on business operations during maintenance activities. Backup and Recovery Develop and manage backup and recovery procedures for SAP environments. Perform regular system backups and recovery testing. Ensure data integrity and availability. Performance Tuning Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization. Conduct regular system performance tuning and capacity planning. Implement and manage SAP performance management tools. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for future reference. Share knowledge and best practices with team members to foster continuous learning and improvement. Experience 5+ years SAP basis experience across multiple SAP components (Post certification). 5+ years database management and administration experience. Expert knowledge of MS SQL Server, Oracle, SAP ASE, DB2 and SAP HANA. Knowledge of SAP ERP, BI, CRM, PO, Solution Manager, SCM, SMP, BPC, Fiori. Knowledge of Microsoft Server , Linux, Unix (including virtualization solutions: VMWare, Hyper‑V). Experience with SAP Basis and NetWeaver Administration and PO Experience (advantageous). Experience with Windows‑SQL, SLES‑HANA, Sybase and MAXDB. Experience in SAP Backup and Recovery, SAP Basis Monitoring, SAP Patch Management, Router Configuration, SAP Kernel Administration and SAP HANA & S/4HANA. Expert understanding of SAP Basis concepts and administration tasks. Proficient in ITIL processes especially Incident, Service Request and Problem Management. Experience in disaster recovery management and planning and/or business continuity planning. Knowledge of complex IT environments (technical, security, business). Knowledge of the relationship between applications, databases, operating systems, processing platforms, storage platforms, and networks. Experience with AWS. Knowledge of cloud‑based technologies, platforms and services. Knowledge of security administration. Knowledge of backup administration. Knowledge of operating systems (Linux, Windows) and virtualization technologies. Knowledge of IT Service management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3). Knowledge of technology development life cycle methodologies. Knowledge of retail industry models (advantageous). Some experience implementing back end software applications and security. Some experience in related IT disciplines such as data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications and outsourced systems. Competencies Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail. Strong understanding of SAP architecture and infrastructure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes. Excellent English language written and oral communication skills. MS Office proficiency with advanced excel. Google suite proficiency. Personal resilience. Project and programme management (including methods and tools). Energy and drive. Financial acumen. Customer orientation. Stakeholder management. Innovative. Excellence orientation. Team player. Influencing others. Driving and enabling change. Analytical. Qualifications SAP Basis Technical certifications (required) 3 year IT related degree (advantageous) Certified in COBIT, Prince II (advantageous) Certified in ITIL 3 (advantageous) Certification in disaster recovery management and planning and/or business continuity planning (advantageous) #J-18808-Ljbffr