Administrator Cloud/SAP Basis

We are looking for a Cloud/SAP Basis Administrator with strong experience in administering SAP systems hosted in cloud and hybrid environments. You will play a critical role in managing SAP Basis operations, cloud migration initiatives, system performance, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, documentation rigor, and collaborative mindset to support SAP S/4HANA and ECC systems in regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

SAP System Administration & Daily Operations

• Administer and monitor SAP systems hosted in cloud environments such as RISE

with SAP, AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Coordinate system startups, background jobs, and performance monitoring

using tools like SAP Solution Manager, CloudWatch, and Azure Monitor.

• Work with infrastructure teams for provisioning and uptime optimization.

• Manage incident lifecycle and spool or job-related issues.

Cloud Migration & Landscape Management

• Support cloud migration projects, system refreshes, and hybrid landscape consistency.

• Deploy and configure SAP components in public cloud platforms.

• Maintain cloud architecture documentation and update landscape/topology diagrams.

Database Administration (in collaboration with DB teams)

• Manage backup/recovery plans, volume management, and retention policies.

• Contribute to work plans and time estimates for projects requiring Basis input. Security, Compliance & Transport Management

• Administer SAP transport landscapes (TMS/CTS+), configure SSO, and integrate with Azure AD/Okta.

• Ensure GDPR and enterprise security compliance in SAP environments.

• Support internal/external audit processes, user access protocols, and SoD. Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting

• Analyze performance bottlenecks using tools like ST03N, STAD, and HANA Cockpit.

• Troubleshoot latency, autoscaling, and cloud networking issues.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Monitoring, Automation & Documentation

• Maintain SOPs, runbooks, and DR documentation.

• Document system configurations and changes.

• Contribute to automation of monitoring and backup strategies. Licensing & Cost Optimization

• Monitor SAP and cloud platform license/resource usage and propose cost optimization strategies.

• Report consumption data to Finance and Procurement teams.

Additional Responsibilities

• Enforce internal controls and participate in DR testing.

• Assist with ticket escalations, audit evidence gathering, and compliance tracking.

• Stay updated with industry best practices, attend vendor events/webinars, and evaluate new SAP/cloud tools.

• Support departmental requests including data extracts, technical support, and backups.

Key Requirements Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or Engineering.

• SAP Certified Technology Associate – System Administration (SAP HANA/NetWeaver).

• Cloud certifications preferred: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or GCP Cloud Engineer.

• ITIL Foundation certified (desirable).

• PMP/Prince2 or SAP Activate certification (a plus). Experience

• 5–8 years of SAP Basis experience, with at least 3 years in cloud-hosted environments.

• Hands-on experience with RISE with SAP, SAP on AWS/Azure/GCP, and hybrid landscapes. • Experience working with ticketing systems such as ServiceDesk.

• Exposure to HA/DR configurations, security audits, and license compliance.

• Proven track record in regulated environments (e.g., Pharma, Chemical, Manufacturing).

Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of SAP architecture, cloud deployment models, and system performance tools.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proactive in problem-solving, process improvement, and documentation.

• Team-oriented with excellent communication and coordination skills.

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