SAP Basis Administrator

Key Responsibilities :

Upgrades & Lifecycle Management :

- Lead end-to-end SAP technical upgrades (S/4HANA, ECC, BW, Portal) including Enhancement Pack (EHP) installations and OS/DB migrations.

- Manage the full lifecycle of software maintenance using SUM (Software Update Manager) and Maintenance Planner.

Database Administration :

- Good Knowledge in management of SAP HANA (MDC, replication, health checks) and Oracle Databases and upgrading of databases.

Core Basis Support & Administration :

Daily Operations :

- Oversee system monitoring (CCMS), background job management, and spool administration to ensure 24/7 system availability.

Change Management :

- Maintain a robust Transport Management System (TMS) and handle complex transport landscapes.

System Refreshes :

- Execute end-to-end system copies and refreshes (HANA/Oracle) to keep QA and Development environments synchronized with Production.

Client Management :

- Perform client creates, copies, and deletions, ensuring data integrity across the landscape.

Patching :

- Manage proactive patching strategies using SNOTE, SPAM, and SAINT to mitigate security risks and functional bugs.

Performance & Troubleshooting :

Root Cause Analysis :

- Perform deep-dive troubleshooting of work process bottlenecks, memory dumps (ST22), and lock entries (SM12).

Optimization :

- Proactively monitor and tune SAP buffers, SQL performance, and expensive queries to maintain peak efficiency.

Required Technical Skill Set :

Experience :

- 8+ years of dedicated SAP BASIS/NetWeaver experience in enterprise environments.

Databases :

- Proficiency in HANA 2.0 and Oracle 12c/19c. Experience with HANA System Replication (HSR) is a must.

Platforms :

- Strong command of Linux (RHEL/SUSE); familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is a significant plus.

Tools :

- Expert knowledge of SAP Maintenance Planner, SUM (Software Update Manager), SWPM, and SAP Solution Manager 7.2.

Troubleshooting :

- Exceptional analytical skills to resolve complex work process hangs, memory bottlenecks, and network latency issues.

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes :

Analytical Mindset :

- Ability to dissect complex technical issues under pressure and provide clear, documented solutions.

Communication :

- Strong verbal and written skills to translate technical aspects into business impact for stakeholders.

Adaptability :

- A proactive learner who stays ahead of SAPs evolving roadmap (e.g., Rise with SAP, BTP).