SAP Basis Consultant

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Derby
Salary
Competitive
Posted
10 Jun 2022
Closes
08 Jul 2022
Sectors
IT
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Title: SAP Basis Consultant

Location: Hybrid Remote/Derby

Length: 3 months (scope to extend)

Rate: GBP562 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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