SAP Basis Consultant

C5MI Insight

4d • $116,415 - $145,518

About The Position

C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.
We hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.
Our culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you’re energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.
Position Summary
The SAP Basis Consultant is responsible for designing, building, and managing client SAP environments to ensure secure, stable, and high-performing systems. This role leads SAP system administration activities—including installations, upgrades, tuning, and security—while mentoring junior consultants and collaborating with stakeholders to support the design and implementation of SAP solutions. The Senior Consultant also drives continuous improvement and ensures adherence to C5MI’s quality and security standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or 5+ years of SAP Basis systems administration experience.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain upon selection).
• Advanced understanding of SAP Basis tools and processes (system builds, upgrades, client copies, backup/recovery, HA, etc.).
• Experience across SAP products such as ECC, S/4HANA, Fiori, and related components.
• 5 years of experience with SAP system installation, upgrades, performance tuning, and landscape management.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and functional teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 20% based on client needs.

Nice To Haves

• SAP Certified Technology Associate credentials (SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver, SAP HANA 2.0, SAP S/4HANA System Administration).
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other federal agency environments.
• Familiarity with SAP Activate or other SAP implementation methodologies.
• Experience with high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud-based SAP deployments (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Contributes to SAP solution design, including building Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for new projects or enhancements.
• Provides expert support for SAP installations, migrations, integrations, and system builds.
• Works with OS and database administrators to optimize system performance and ensure efficient operations.
• Manages system performance, upgrades, patches, corrections, transport management (CTS/TMS), client strategies, and batch scheduling.
• Administers SAP systems, including user management, security controls, authentication mechanisms, and compliance with security standards.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation for SAP systems, configurations, and processes.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex SAP Basis issues in collaboration with technical teams and SAP support.
• Provides mentorship, knowledge sharing, and technical training to junior consultants and client teams.
• Tests and validates SAP Basis services to ensure alignment with business processes and requirements.
• Stays current on SAP Basis advancements, tools, and best practices.
• Adheres to all certified processes and information security standards.

Benefits

• C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees