SAP S/4HANA Basis Consultant
Location: UK (Hybrid/3/4 days on site near Waterloo)
Clearance: SC Clearance (Active or eligible)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Basis Consultant to play a key role in a major UK Government SAP transformation programme. This is a hands-on technical role focused on the build, operation, and ongoing stability of a complex SAP S/4HANA landscape operating to government and regulatory standards.
You will work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, supporting a modern, DevOps-led approach to SAP delivery and ensuring the SAP environment is secure, resilient, and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities
* Administer, configure, and maintain the SAP S/4HANA landscape across development, quality, and production environments
* Perform system builds, landscape management, system refreshes, and transport management activities
* Manage SAP kernel upgrades, support package deployments, and performance tuning
* Configure and support SAP Solution Manager, including:
IT Service Management (ITSM)
Change Request Management (ChaRM)
Focused Build
* Embed and operate SAP technical operations frameworks aligned to ITIL and government standards
* Work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure system resilience, compliance, and security
* Support audit, assurance, and compliance activities within a regulated environment
* Contribute to continuous improvement of SAP DevOps and automation practices
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as an SAP S/4HANA Basis Consultant in large-scale or enterprise environments
* Strong hands-on expertise with SAP Basis administration, system builds, and landscape management
* Demonstrable experience using SAP Solution Manager (ChaRM, ITSM, Focused Build)
* Proficiency with DevOps tooling, including:
GitLab
BitBucket
Puppet
* Experience operating in a pipeline-driven, DevOps-enabled SAP environment
* Strong understanding of ITIL-aligned change and service management processes
Desirable Experience
* SAP running on cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS
* Experience working within UK Government or highly regulated environments
* Familiarity with government technical, security, and assurance standards