Position title
SAP Basis Administrator
Description

The SAP Basis Administrator will oversee the management, maintenance, and
optimization of the organization's SAP landscape hosted in a Platform-as-a-Service
(PaaS) cloud environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, performance,
and scalability of SAP systems while leveraging cloud-native tools and services. The
ideal candidate brings expertise in SAP Basis operations and experience with cloud
platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

SAP Cloud System Administration:

  • Manage and monitor SAP systems running in a PaaS environment, including
    S/4HANA, Solution Manager, and other SAP cloud offerings.
  •  Collaborate with cloud providers to ensure optimal configuration, performance,
    and availability of SAP resources.
  • Utilize cloud-native tools for monitoring, logging, and system diagnostics.

 

Upgrades, Patching, and Maintenance:

  • Plan and execute SAP system upgrades, enhancement packs, kernel updates,
    and patches in the cloud environment.
  • Implement automated patch management and maintenance schedules using
    cloud automation tools.

Performance Tuning and Optimization:

  • Monitor SAP system performance using both SAP tools and cloud-native
    monitoring solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
  • Address performance issues by optimizing resource utilization, load balancing,
    and scaling in the cloud.

Cloud Infrastructure and Security:

  • Design and maintain secure connectivity between SAP systems and other
    enterprise applications hosted on-premises or in the cloud.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, including IAM roles, data encryption, and security groups.
  • Perform regular audits and implement measures to protect sensitive data within the cloud-hosted SAP environment.

Backup, Recovery, and High Availability:

  • Manage high-availability setups for SAP systems to minimize downtime and meet
    SLAs.
  • Configure and test automated backup and disaster recovery solutions using
    cloud-native tools.

Collaboration and Support:

  • Work closely with cloud service providers, SAP support, and internal teams to
    resolve technical issues.
  •  Support SAP-related projects, such as cloud migrations, new module
    implementations, and process automation initiatives.

Documentation and Training:

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud-based SAP configurations,
    workflows, and procedures.
  • Train team members and stakeholders on best practices for SAP operations in a
    cloud PaaS environment.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in SAP Basis administration with systems hosted on cloud
    platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  •  Proficiency in cloud-native tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or Azure
    Resource Manager (ARM).
  • Familiarity with SAP Cloud Connector, SAP Business Technology Platform
    (BTP), and hybrid integration scenarios.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP HANA databases in a cloud environment.
  • Knowledge of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks
    (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new tools and technologies in a fast-evolving cloud environment.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with cloud cost optimization and scaling strategies for SAP systems.
  •  Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools like CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and
    Ansible.
  • SAP certifications, such as SAP Certified Technology Associate – System
    Administration (SAP HANA) or cloud-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified
    Solutions Architect).
Education
  • Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area
    of study required or equivalent years of related work experience
  •  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar area
    of study preferred.
Experience
  • 3–5 years of hands-on SAP Basis administration, with at least 2 years working in
    a cloud-hosted SAP environment.
  • Experience with SAP RISE strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience in managing SAP systems in PaaS models and executing
    SAP migrations to the cloud.
Employment Type
Hybrid
Job Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,, Pennsylvania, United States
Date posted
April 21, 2026
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