SAP Basis Consultant III

C5MI Insight

1d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The SAP Basis Consultant III builds and manages client SAP environments, including system installations, configuration, maintenance, performance monitoring and troubleshooting, upgrades, migrations, and implementation of new designs. This role brings deeper technical expertise and operates with greater independence on complex Basis engagements. The consultant works directly with clients and business stakeholders, leads technical discussions and solution design, and provides advanced technical support across complex SAP landscapes. Responsibilities also include system and security administration, performance optimization, training, documentation, issue escalation, and adherence to quality and information-security standards. Rare travel to client sites or technical forums may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university and 3–5 years of experience in SAP Basis systems administration, design/development, SAP system installation, upgrades, and performance tuning; alternatively, 7–10 years of stated relevant experience without a degree.
Current CompTIA Security+ certification is required; candidates who do not already hold it will be required to obtain it after selection.
Advanced understanding of SAP Basis tools and processes, including system builds, upgrades, client copies, operating systems, printing, backup and recovery, and high availability, across SAP products such as ECC, S/4HANA, and Fiori.
Must be a self-starter and problem solver who can function in a dynamic, fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot complex issues.
Ability to support, encourage, coach, and maintain accountability.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Exceptional critical and analytical thinking skills and ability to successfully handle detailed processes and projects.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality work and attention to detail.
Limited travel to client-organized technical forums and/or for site support, less than 5%.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active government clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

SAP Certified Technology Associate – System Administration (SAP HANA) with SAP NetWeaver, SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA 2.0, or SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP S/4HANA System Administration.
Experience working with the Department of Defense or other Federal agencies.
Experience leading SAP Basis workstreams or mentoring junior Basis consultants on complex engagements.
Familiarity with cloud-hosted SAP environments such as AWS, Azure, or SAP RISE, and experience leading cloud migrations.
Advanced experience with SAP Solution Manager, including configuring monitoring, alerting, and change management processes.
Experience designing and implementing High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies for SAP landscapes.
Working knowledge of scripting or automation tools to streamline and standardize Basis operations across multiple environments.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and integrate requirements into technical specifications, often leading discussions independently.
Lead the design and implementation of SAP solutions, including building and implementing Proof of Concept (PoC) solutions for new projects or add-ons.
Provide advanced technical expertise and support for installations, migrations, and integrations across complex SAP landscapes.
Work with OS and DB Administrators to optimize system performance and operational efficiency.
Manage system performance, upgrades, corrections, transport management (CTS/TMS), client and landscape strategies, and batch scheduling.
Implement and manage SAP systems, including user administration, security measures, access controls, authentication mechanisms, compliance with security standards, and performance monitoring.
Conduct training sessions for end users and client personnel on SAP Basis processes.
Create and maintain accurate technical documentation of SAP systems and processes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Identify and resolve complex technical issues in SAP environments, work with technical teams and SAP support, and serve as an escalation point for less experienced team members.
Test and troubleshoot SAP Basis services to ensure alignment with documented business processes and requirements.
Stay current with SAP Basis functionality, enhancements, and best practices, and share knowledge with the broader team.
Travel on rare occasions to client sites for in-person support or to attend technical forums.
Adhere to certified processes, participate in quality assurance activities, and protect sensitive information in accordance with security policies.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor.