SAP BASIS. and Security Lead

Job Title: SAP Basis & Security Lead

Location: Onsite – Shah Alam, Malaysia

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)

Engagement Type: Contract

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis & Security Lead for a 12-month onsite contract in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The role requires strong technical expertise in SAP system administration and security governance, along with leadership capability to manage Basis and Security operations across SAP landscapes (ECC and/or S/4HANA).

The ideal candidate will lead system stability, security compliance, and technical governance while coordinating with functional teams, infrastructure teams, and client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

SAP Basis Leadership

• Lead SAP Basis administration across DEV, QA, and PROD environments
• Oversee SAP installations, upgrades, patching, and kernel updates
• Manage system refreshes, client copies, and transport landscape
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability
• Coordinate SAP upgrades, migrations, and HANA database activities
• Liaise with infrastructure/cloud teams (if hosted on AWS/Azure/GCP)

SAP Security Governance

• Lead SAP role design and authorization strategy
• Ensure Segregation of Duties (SoD) compliance
• Oversee user access management and periodic access reviews
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Work with SAP GRC (Access Control) if applicable

Leadership & Governance

• Lead and mentor Basis & Security team members
• Conduct technical reviews and enforce best practices
• Act as the primary point of contact for SAP technical operations
• Manage incident resolution and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with project managers and business stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of SAP Basis experience
• 3+ years in a Lead or Senior role
• Strong experience in SAP Security & Authorizations
• Experience supporting SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA landscapes
• Hands-on experience with system upgrades, migrations, and HANA DB
• Experience in transport management and performance tuning
• Exposure to SAP GRC (Access Control) preferred
• Strong stakeholder communication skills