SAP S/4HANA Basis Consultant - SC ClearedLocation: Remote with travel to London (2 days per week) Rate: £500-£600 per day - rolling contract

Contract Type: Inside IR35

Security Clearance - ImportantThis role requires UK SC clearance (5 years UK residency required)

* Active SC clearance is strongly preferred
* Candidates must, as a minimum, be SC eligible and willing to undergo vetting

The Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Basis Consultant to join a large‑scale, enterprise SAP transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. This is a hands‑on, operational role focused on stability, resilience, security, and performance of a complex SAP S 4HANA landscape. You will play a key role in the administration, configuration, and ongoing operation of SAP systems, working closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure the platform meets strict technical and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Administer and support SAP S 4HANA systems, including system builds, configuration, and day‑to‑day Basis operations
* Manage SAP landscapes across development, quality, and production environments
* Own transport management, kernel upgrades, support package implementation, and performance tuning activities
* Use SAP Solution Manager to support IT Service Management, Change Request Management (ChaRM), and Focused Build
* Support a DevOps‑driven SAP delivery model, working with tools such as GitLab, BitBucket, and Puppet
* Coordinate system refreshes, system copies, and client administration activities
* Work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure platform resilience and compliance
* Support audit, assurance, and compliance activities across the programme lifecycle
* Contribute to the definition and continuous improvement of the SAP technical operations framework

Essential Skills and Experience

* Proven experience working as an SAP Basis Consultant in SAP S 4HANA environments
* Strong knowledge of:
* SAP system administration
* Transport management
* Performance optimisation and monitoring
* Hands‑on experience with SAP Solution Manager, including:
* ITSM
* ChaRM
* Focused Build
* Experience working within Enterobacteriales or complex SAP programmes
* Comfortable operating in DevOps and CI CD environments, collaborating with automation and pipeline tooling
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work across multiple technical teams

Desirable Experience

* Experience running SAP on cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS
* Familiarity with ITIL‑aligned change and service management processes
* Experience working in highly regulated environments, such as government or financial services

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned SAP Basis Consultant to work on a high‑profile SAP S 4HANA transformation, using modern delivery practices and tools, within a well‑governed and security‑focused environment.

If you're looking for a role where technical depth, operational excellence, and platform stability genuinely matter, this is a strong long‑term assignment.

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