SAP BASIS / AWS Junior Engineer

The Squires Group•Arlington, VA

3d•$65•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated SAP BASIS / AWS Junior Engineer to support a large-scale ERP modernization initiative within a highly regulated federal environment. This role provides foundational technical support for an SAP S/4HANA landscape hosted in AWS, focusing on system monitoring, basic administration, and incident response to ensure overall system stability and performance. This is a 75% remote position with approximately 25% quarterly travel to the Washington, DC metro area. Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an Active Secret Clearance.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required with an Active Secret Clearance or higher
1–3+ years of experience in SAP BASIS administration or general IT systems administration (Linux/Windows)
Basic understanding of AWS cloud services and infrastructure (e.g., EC2, S3, CloudWatch)
Familiarity with SAP architecture (NetWeaver) and interest in learning S/4HANA and HANA database support
Working knowledge of Linux command line and system navigation
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures and instructions
Effective communication skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) is a plus
Experience in a federal or highly regulated environment preferred
Understanding of security best practices, including least-privilege access, is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform daily system monitoring using SAP and AWS tools to ensure availability, performance, and system health
Monitor AWS infrastructure, including EC2 instances, EBS volumes, and S3 backups
Support user and print administration activities, including user maintenance and spool management
Execute transport management processes (STMS) in accordance with change control procedures
Assist with SAP HANA database monitoring, including disk space, alerts, and backup validation
Support system maintenance activities, including SAP Notes, kernel updates, and support package implementations
Serve as the first line of technical support for system issues, documenting and escalating as needed
Assist with system refresh and copy activities, including post-refresh configuration steps
Maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and standard operating procedures
Collaborate with senior engineers and technical teams to support ongoing system operations and improvements