In this role you will manage the SAP landscape end-to-end, ensuring availability, performance, and security across ECC, BW, PI, and S/4HANA environments. You will work within the LM UK Shared Services team to install, configure, upgrade, and monitor SAP systems, including HANA databases, with a focus on reliability and compliance. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement migrations, DR strategies, and security best practices. You will apply automation and monitoring to prevent outages and support go-live activities.
Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SAP systems (ECC, BW, PI, Business Client, SAP SSO)
Perform SAP system copies, refreshes, and migrations
Manage SAP kernel upgrades, patches, and support package stack implementations
Configure and maintain SAP Transport Management System (TMS)
Schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot SAP background jobs
Administer SAP profiles, parameters, and system tuning
Install, configure, and maintain SAP HANA databases
Monitor HANA system health, memory usage, and performance metrics
Apply HANA revisions, patches, and support packages
Configure and manage HANA system replication, backup, and disaster recovery
Perform HANA database refreshes, restores, and recoveries
Tune HANA database performance and manage growth capacity planning
Administer SUSE Linux servers hosting SAP applications and HANA databases
Perform OS-level troubleshooting, patching, and performance tuning
Manage file systems, disk space, and system logs
Automate tasks using shell scripting and cron jobs
Ensure OS-level security and compliance
Maintain and administer SAP user accounts, roles, and authorisations
Implement SAP security best practices for Basis and HANA
Ensure compliance with audit and governance policies
Use SAP Solution Manager and other monitoring tools to track system performance
Analyse dumps, logs, and performance traces (ST22, SM21, ST03, DBACOCKPIT, SAP HANA Studio)
Troubleshoot SAP application, database, and interface issues
Implement proactive measures to prevent system outages
Schedule and verify SAP and HANA database backups
Maintain documentation and procedures for recovery processes
Test and maintain disaster recovery environments
Participate in SAP system migrations and upgrades
Support SAP system landscapes during implementation and go-live
Collaborate with functional consultants, developers, and infrastructure teams
Follow ITIL change management processes for all system changes
Key requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a SAP Basis Administrator
2–3 years on SAP HANA
Strong knowledge of SAP NetWeaver and S/4HANA architecture
Hands-on experience with SAP HANA database administration and optimisation
Understanding of OS administration (Linux/Unix, Windows) for SAP environments
Familiarity with cloud platforms hosting SAP (AWS, Azure, GCP, or SAP BTP)
Knowledge of backup/recovery tools and processes
SAP kernel and support package management
Transport Management System (TMS) configuration and troubleshooting
Performance tuning for SAP application and HANA DB
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
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