About the role

As a Senior SAP Basis Consultant, you will make an impact by ensuring the stability, performance, and optimization of complex SAP landscapes. You will be a valued member of the EPS Team and work collaboratively with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients.

In this role, you will:

· Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of SAP systems including S/4HANA, MDG, BRIM, BW/4HANA, ECC, BW, SRM, SCM, CRM, LVM, MDM, Catalog, APO Live Cache/MaxDB, GRC, IQ, EP, and Solution Manager.

· Manage peripheral systems such as OpenText and PGP encryption, and interfaces like printers, email servers, and file transfer tools (GoAnywhere).

· Ensure optimal performance and availability of SAP environments in both on-premise and cloud infrastructures.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices for SAP Basis administration and security.

· Provide expert-level support for incidents, root cause analysis, and proactive system health checks.

Work model:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 1–2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. Working hours will be 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST.

What you need to have to be considered:

· 8+ years of deep SAP Basis Administration experience.

· 5+ years working in a NetWeaver 7.0 or higher environment.

· 1+ years of experience in S/4HANA, BRIM, and BW/4HANA environments.

· 1+ years supporting SAP in a cloud environment.

· Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills across SAP landscapes.

These will help you stand out:

· Experience with SAP Solution Manager and advanced monitoring tools.

· Knowledge of database technologies such as MaxDB and SAP IQ.

· Familiarity with encryption tools and secure file transfer protocols.

· Ability to work in complex, multi-system environments with high availability requirements.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-team projects.

Benefits:

· A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide.

· Ongoing support and funding with training and development plans.

· Opportunity to work for leading global companies.

· A diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

· Highly competitive salary and great benefits, including OSDE for you and your primary family group, annual bonus, and more.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.