SAP Basis Architect

SMART TECH SKILLS LLC

3d•Remote

About The Position

The SAP Basis Administrator and Infrastructure Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise SAP environments across a complex, multi-system landscape. This role provides both hands-on Basis administration and architectural guidance, supporting system upgrades, performance optimization, and infrastructure strategy. The position works closely with technical and functional teams to ensure SAP environments are stable, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or equivalent professional experience
10 or more years of experience with ABAP solution architecture
10 or more years of experience with ABAP and Java installation and configuration
10 or more years of experience with SAP upgrades, enhancement packs, OSS notes, support packs, and troubleshooting
5 or more years of experience working with SAP NetWeaver releases
5 or more years of experience supporting SAP in public sector environments
Strong experience with Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server environments
Experience working with virtualization technologies such as VMware

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting ECC, SRM, BW, PI, Solution Manager, Fiori, or Business Objects environments
Experience with SAP architecture and solution design
Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Visio, and Project
Experience with Microsoft Server and SQL Server administration
Experience supporting SAP upgrades and enhancement pack implementations
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP systems and supporting components
Manage enhancement packs, support packages, OSS notes, and system upgrades
Monitor system performance and conduct workload analysis, error analysis, and health checks
Manage SAP profiles, parameters, and system configurations
Administer system copies, client copies, refreshes, and transport management
Provide architectural guidance for SAP environments across Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server platforms
Define hardware specifications and support infrastructure planning for SAP landscapes
Develop implementation strategies, processes, and best practices for system deployment and maintenance
Assist in creating high-level implementation roadmaps and solution designs
Analyze system and database performance and implement tuning improvements
Troubleshoot infrastructure, OS, and SAP-related issues
Ensure optimal disk layout, filesystem structure, and operating system configuration
Establish OSS and EarlyWatch connections for proactive system monitoring
Support SAP integrations with third-party systems and technologies
Work across multi-system SAP environments including core application, analytics, and integration platforms
Provide technical consulting for development, functional, and integration teams
Lead technical initiatives and coordinate work across multiple teams
Provide work estimates, manage change requests, and ensure timely delivery
Collaborate with technical, functional, and business teams to align solutions with requirements
Investigate new SAP technologies and recommend improvements
Develop and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
Provide formal knowledge transfer through documentation, training sessions, and peer mentoring
Communicate technical concepts, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders