SAP Basis Security PO Consultant

• This technical position sits inside the Global SAP Center of Excellence is responsible for managing the health of our Global SAP Architecture consisting of a number of Key Systems including SAP ERC, GRC, PO, BPC
• This position will also work with other IT Staff to ensure successful SAP connections to various business connectors and applications. This hands-on role will ensure that all projects and system support areas are implemented and maintained to quality by adopting best practice configuration and technology. This technical role will be involved with analysis and design, system configuration, integration, testing, maintenance and support for the delivery of projects and minor/major releases of SAP.
• The successful candidate will work closely with SAP technical analysts and functional consultants to understand the business requirements and deliver solutions that support the ongoing Global IT and business strategy.

Skill Requirements

• Performs SAP software application installation, configuration, integration, upgrades, enhancement-pack upgrades, support pack and kernel patch updates
• Experience in SQL Server database installation, upgrade and patch updates
• Experience working with SAP NW Portal, Webdispatcher, Webapplications and SCPI (SAP Cloud Platform Integration)
• Experience working with BSI Tax factory and release updates
• Installation, setup and configuration of open text archive server, experience in Designing and executing archiving of standard objects in areas like FI/MM/SD/PP and archiving custom tables, provides support for SAP Archiving using Opentext components
• Provide SAP & third party interface software version updates and coordinate implementation of fixes/changes to application interfaces and application client installations
• Collaborates with the business departments in analyzing and defining requirements
• Manages projects and ensure deadlines are met.
• Plans system sizing (capacity planning), disk / storage / server layout
• Completes performance monitoring of the SAP system landscape
• Coordinates SAP QA system refreshes, backups and client copy administration
• Knowledge on networks, VPNs, encryption, Web-Services, SFTP, Authentication SSO, SAML, LDAP, Integration with identity manager, Collaborates with other IT teams on SSO implementation and support
• Ensures high availability of SAP systems and databases
• Perform daily monitoring of SAP production systems, review system logs to identify signs of potential problems
• Experience working with Solution Manger 7.2, EWA config, CCMS and other monitoring tools
• Experience working in DR (Disaster Recovery) process
• Demonstrates high level of communication skills (verbal and written)
• Keeps well-informed of the latest SAP technologies, system releases to determine compatibility and enhancements. Researches and implements enhancements and new technologies as required.
• Defines, creates, reviews, updates, and maintains standard-operational-procedure documentation relating to SAP application support and processes
• Leads process improvement in the SAP Basis area