SAP Basis Consultant with security,Foster city, CA,United States

SAP Basis Consultant with Security, Foster City, CA, United States Job Summary : We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis Consultant with a focus on Security to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SAP Basis administration and security practices, ensuring that the SAP systems are optimized, secure, and aligned with best practices. As an SAP Basis Consultant with Security, you will be responsible for managing and administering SAP environments, including system installations, configurations, upgrades, performance tuning, and implementing SAP security protocols to protect our critical business systems.Key Responsibilities : SAP Basis Administration : Install, configure, and maintain SAP systems (ECC, S / 4HANA, SAP NetWeaver, etc.) across various landscapes (Dev, QA, Production).Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of SAP systems.Manage SAP transport management, user administration, and transport routes.Plan, implement, and execute SAP upgrades and patches to ensure the system remains up-to-date.Manage and support SAP installations and configurations for new environments.Implement and support SAP Solution Manager for monitoring, diagnostics, and system management.SAP Security and User Administration : Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot SAP security issues related to user roles, profiles, and authorizations.Implement SAP security policies, including role design, authorization concepts, and access management.Conduct user access reviews, audit trails, and work with internal / external auditors to ensure compliance with security policies.Review and optimize SAP security policies to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.Maintain and update SAP system profiles to align with company security standards and compliance regulations.Collaboration and Support : Collaborate with internal teams to understand and implement business requirements related to SAP security.Provide on-call support and guidance during system outages or security incidents.Work closely with SAP developers, functional consultants, and infrastructure teams to optimize SAP performance and security.Provide training and guidance to users and teams about SAP security features and best practices.Maintain clear and detailed documentation of all SAP system configurations, security settings, and issues.Generate security and system performance reports for stakeholders as required.Provide recommendations for improvements based on system performance and security assessments.Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.SAP certification(s) in Basis or Security is a plus.Minimum of 9 years of hands-on experience in SAP Basis administration with a strong focus on SAP security.Experience in configuring and managing SAP security tools like SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) or other SAP security applications.In-depth knowledge of SAP authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and user management.Experience with SAP HANA and S / 4HANA environments is a strong advantage.Technical Skills : Strong knowledge of SAP Basis components and architecture.Proficiency in SAP security tools, including SAP Security Audit Log, SAP roles & profiles, and user access management.Familiarity with SAP NetWeaver, Solution Manager, and SAP Fiori.Good understanding of network, OS, and database security (e.g., DB2, Oracle, MS SQL Server).Experience with SAP security compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX).Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP performance, user roles, and system access.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.Preferred Skills : SAP certifications (SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA, SAP Security).Experience with cloud-based SAP environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Knowledge of SAP data encryption and encryption protocols.Familiarity with automation tools for SAP Basis and security tasks.#J-18808-Ljbffr