Senior Consultant (SAP Basis and Security)

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Consultant (SAP Basis and Security) to join our team in Chennai. As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for providing technical support in both SAP Basis and SAP Security. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the smooth operation, performance, and security of SAP systems. You will be expected to manage multiple deliverables and projects simultaneously while providing support for various system activities, including version upgrades, system refreshes, and audits.
Key Responsibilities:
SAP Basis and Security Support: Provide technical support for SAP Basis and SAP Security, ensuring optimal system performance, availability, and security.
Database Expertise: Demonstrate hands-on experience in managing and supporting MSSQL and Oracle databases, ensuring effective database management and optimization.
Version Upgrade Experience: Lead version upgrades for SAP ECC, Netweaver (ABAP and JAVA), and databases such as Oracle and MSSQL, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal downtime.
SAP Security: Maintain and manage SAP security, including user, role, and authorization object-level maintenance, ensuring proper access control and compliance.
Operating Systems: Work extensively with both Windows and Linux operating systems to support the SAP environment and perform troubleshooting as needed.
System Refresh: Execute system refresh activities, including database-level refreshes, to ensure proper system functionality and data integrity.
Audit Support: Provide support for both internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and ensuring compliance with security protocols and regulations.
Ticketing Tool Management: Utilize ITSM/SERVICE NOW tools for efficient issue tracking, resolution, and management, ensuring timely response and resolution of SAP-related incidents and requests.
Required Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in SAP Basis and SAP Security, supporting and maintaining SAP systems.
Strong expertise in database management and optimization, specifically with MSSQL and Oracle databases.
Experience in performing version upgrades for SAP ECC, Netweaver, and related databases (Oracle, MSSQL).
Extensive knowledge in SAP Security, including user creation, role maintenance, and authorization object management.
Hands-on experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems in an SAP environment.
Proven ability to perform system refreshes, including database-level refreshes.
Experience supporting internal and external audits related to SAP systems and security.
Proficiency in using ITSM/SERVICE NOW or other ticketing tools for incident and request management.
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing guidance and expertise to junior team members.
Desired Skills (Optional):
SAP HANA experience (preferred but not mandatory).
Certifications in SAP Basis or Security will be a plus.
Familiarity with cloud environments and SAP in cloud scenarios is advantageous.