SAP Basis Consultant

Location:
Derby
Job Type:
Contract
Industry:
Cloud & Infrastructure
Job reference:
BBBH156607_1654871290
Posted:
25 days ago

Title: SAP Basis Consultant

Location: Hybrid Remote/Derby

Length: 3 months (scope to extend)

Rate: £562 per day (via umbrella)

Note: Active SC Clearance required (used within the last 12 months)

What you'll do

  • Provide Technical support for SAP Basis related queries - configuring, monitoring, support package installation, disaster recovery planning and management, tuning, and troubleshooting the SAP technical environment.
  • Scheduling and executing the SAP transport system.
  • Work on small enhancements, small projects, and mutualise with project team on client account for larger projects
  • Shell scripting (powershell and unix)
  • Basis Database activities (RedHat, Solaris and Oracle).
  • Covers SAP BOBJ and BW Administration and HANA Database Administration and troubleshooting.
  • Strong SAP Basis administration skills for both ABAP and JAVA systems.
  • Systems you will managed are on premise as well as in Azure
  • Basis administration knowledge for SAP Solution Manager activities and troubleshooting
  • Experience in various Backup/Restore procedures
  • Cover technical Primavera activities on occasion
  • Work with internal, external and auditors to ensure that all agreed controls are operated effectively and that mitigations are clearly documented and agreed to ensure ongoing compliance
  • SAP landscape sizing may be required on occasion
  • Resolution of incidents/problems for the client
  • Assisting with upgrades to newer versions of the application, or annual patching
  • Liaising internally with BASIS, SAP technical and functional teams, help desk and externally th client staff (globally)
  • Following ITIL processes such as incident/problem and change management procedures
  • Planned out of hours work will be required e.g. releases/system checks, and you will be on an on-call rota.
  • Create, maintain and publish full documentation of systems, landscapes. processes, procedures and training materials
  • The applicant will require at least BPSS clearance and MOD SC clearance
    You may need to attend Derby on occasion for secure site attendance - (a secure laptop will also be provided). The rest of the time you will be working remotely.

Key Skills

  • Basis Database activities (RedHat, Solaris and Oracle).
  • Must have hands on and recent experience in integrating SAP products with 3rd party systems, applications and tools using different tools, such as: ALE-IDocs, BDocs HTTP, JDBC, BAPIs, XML, File, SOAP. Either all, or mixture of some of these would be necessary
  • SAP BOBJ and BW Administration and HANA Database Administration and troubleshooting.
  • Strong SAP Basis administration skills for both ABAP and JAVA systems.
  • Systems you will managed are on premise as well as in Azure
  • Basis administration knowledge for SAP Solution Manager activities and troubleshooting
  • Experience with other virtualisation environments

What you'll bring

  • At least 4-6 years' experience in SAP Basis
  • Excellent interpersonal and consulting skills
  • A strong appetite for learning
  • Hands on - experience with SAP NetWeaver's SAP PI interfacing
  • Encourages and facilitates collaboration, cooperation and results
  • Knowledge of SAP BTP would be desirable
  • Experience with other virtualisation environments
  • Must have hands on and recent experience in integrating SAP products with 3rd party systems, applications and tools using different tools, such as: ALE-IDocs, BDocs HTTP, JDBC, BAPIs, XML, File, SOAP. Either all, or mixture of some of these would be necessary
  • Keeps their technical knowledge up to date and has a wider understanding of the technology landscape inside and outside their area
  • Experience of working within an Application Support environment to ITIL processes and Project Execution Methodologies
  • Experience in change management, ideally in a multi-national company environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills are a necessity.

Specifically, must:

  • Strong team player and focused, forming good working client relationships in the global technical community and beyond
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Have excellent listening, oral and written communication skills
  • Be persuasive and assertive, without being abrasive
  • lexibility to deliver complex integrated solutions to tight time-frames
  • Commercial awareness
  • Be plausible and effective when dealing with senior managers and stakeholders
  • Strong computer literacy, with strong MS skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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