SAP Solution Architect

About the Company

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Enterprise Architecture Spec. Advisor to join our team in Lakeforest, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US).

We are seeking an experienced L3 SAP Application Architect with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting and architecting enterprise SAP environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on expertise in SAP Basis architecture, SAP/HANA security, integrations, Single Sign-On (SSO), Solution Manager, LMDB, and enterprise scheduling and application-support technologies. This position will serve as an L3 escalation and architecture resource for complex SAP application and infrastructure issues.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 10 years of SAP application architecture, SAP Basis, or related enterprise SAP experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in SAP Basis admin, Hana, Solman
• Minimum of 4 years experience in Autosys administration
• Strong experience supporting large-scale, business-critical SAP environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide L3 technical leadership, architecture, troubleshooting, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, administer, troubleshoot, and support SAP integrations and interfaces with bolt-on and external systems, including:
  • SAP PI
  • SAP PO
  • IDoc
  • RFC
  • ALE
• Design, implement, and support SAP and SAP HANA Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using technologies and authentication mechanisms such as:
  • SAML
  • LDA
  • SAP Logon Tickets
  • SAP NetWeaver Portal
• Manage and troubleshoot SAP security architecture, authentication, authorization, and related application-security requirements.
• Administer SAP certificate management, including certificate lifecycle, renewal, deployment, troubleshooting, and secure communications.
• Administer and maintain SAP Solution Manager and Landscape Management Database (LMDB).
• Manage activities associated with SAP for Me / SAP Support Portal and SAP service/support marketplace services.
• Provide L3 escalation support to the SAP Basis team for complex application, integration, security, performance, and infrastructure issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and provide architectural solutions for recurring or high-impact SAP incidents.
• Provide AutoSys architectural support, including integration with SAP environments and enterprise workload scheduling.
• Manage and troubleshoot SSL certificates, encryption keys, and secure communications associated with AutoSys and integrated applications.
• Provide Dazel architectural and L3 support, including integration, configuration, troubleshooting, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, database, security, network, middleware, and application teams to design and maintain reliable SAP solutions.
• Develop and maintain SAP architecture documentation, technical standards, operational procedures, and knowledge-transfer materials.

Core Technical Skills

• SAP Platform: SAP Basis, SAP NetWeaver, SAP HANA
• Integration: SAP PI/PO, IDoc, RFC, ALE, bolt-on/external system integration
• Identity & SSO: SAML, LDAP, SAP Logon Tickets, NetWeaver Portal
• Security: SAP security, HANA security, SSL/TLS, certificate and encryption-key management
• SAP Operations: SAP Solution Manager, LMDB, SAP support/service marketplace
• Scheduling: AutoSys architecture and integration
• Enterprise Applications: Dazel architecture and support
• L3 Support: Root-cause analysis, escalation management, troubleshooting, architecture, and production support

Preferred Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should combine SAP architecture expertise with strong hands-on L3 technical capabilities. The role requires someone who can move effectively between architecture, implementation, troubleshooting, security, integration, and production support. Particular emphasis will be placed on candidates with deep experience in SAP Basis, SAP/HANA SSO and security, PI/PO and IDoc/RFC/ALE integrations, Solution Manager/LMDB, AutoSys, SSL/certificate management, and enterprise SAP application architecture.

Additional Information

Travel - Required to go to client location on a need basis only.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is 100$ - 110 $ W2 hourly range]. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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