SAP Technical Solutions Architect

Qualifications Required

• Relevant Technology based certification and/ or qualification
  • SAP Basis certified – preferable
  • SAP HANA certification - preferable

Experience Required

• Minimum of +12 years relevant and demonstrated experience in:
  • Performing a lead role in a highly complex and large Information’s and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
  • Domain-specific design thinking and implementation strategies.
  • Extensive domain-specific knowledge in order to find solutions to problems.
• Domain-specific knowledge and / or experience required in:
  • Oracle – preferably Oracle underpinning SAP solutions. This extends to backups, recovery and data archiving.
  • IBM technology – hardware and software including SAN
  • Unix – AIX
  • Unix – Linux; Suse Linux or Redhat
  • Windows technology including Linux OS
  • A multitude of SAP solutions which are all integrated. e.g. SAP ECC6, CRM, PSRM, BI, Internal/External Portal, PI, Mobile, Netweaver and Solution Manager.
  • SAP Kernels
  • SAP GUI
  • SAP HANA and S/4HANA
  • Transport Layer Security (TLS)
  • HTTP/HTTPS call functionality
  • FTP and SFTP functionality
  • Gateways and firewalls – preferably Palo Altos
  • Certification Authority - Server and Client certificates
  • HUAWEI hardware and software knowledge would be beneficial
• Knowledge and experience in licensing models (hardware and software) would be beneficial.
• Knowledge and experience in Huawei technology (hardware and software) would be beneficial.

Core Skills

1. Demonstrated strong technical analysis ability
2. Domain-specific experience in solution design and implementation.
3. Comprehensive understanding of the Infrastructure landscapes and how all layers of the ISO stacks (Hardware and Software) are integrated.
4. Strong documentation and technical writing ability.

Mandatory Requirements

• Scarce Skill Level: +12 years related experience
• Relevant Technology based certification and/ or qualifications

Other Requirements

• Experience in Local Government would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience in working under high pressure
• Ability to perform thorough analysis/fact-finding and troubleshooting.
• Effective and efficient communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders from both an SAP support centre and business users within the organisation.
• Ability to record, manage and escalate any issues or risks identified.
• Ability to transfer knowledge to permanent employees.
• Assist with any ad hoc duties which may arise.