SAP Data Services Administrator (Upgrade 12.2 to 4.3)
Posted 1 week ago by 1755085597
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of SAP Data Services Administrator involves managing the upgrade of the SAP Data Services platform from version 12.2 to 4.3. The position requires extensive experience in SAP Data Services infrastructure, administration, and upgrade best practices. The candidate will be responsible for system preparation, repository migration, and ensuring a stable post-upgrade environment. Strong collaboration with various teams is essential to execute the upgrade successfully.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute the SAP Data Services 12.2 to 4.3 upgrade in coordination with BASIS, application, and infrastructure teams.
- Perform pre-upgrade assessments, compatibility checks, and system backups.
- Install and configure SAP DS 4.3 components, including Job Servers, Access Servers, Repository setup (Central, Local, Profiler), Management Console, Designer and Client tools.
- Migrate existing repositories from 12.2 to 4.3, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
- Validate job executions and ETL processes post-upgrade in coordination with development teams.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues during and after the upgrade process.
- Maintain documentation of all upgrade activities, system changes, and rollback plans.
- Implement and test user and security configurations (LDAP, SSO, etc.) in the new environment.
- Provide technical support and training to internal stakeholders post-upgrade.
- Ensure system stability, compliance, and adherence to SAP best practices.
Key Skills:
- 12+ years of hands-on experience as an SAP Data Services Administrator.
- Proven experience performing upgrades from SAP DS 12.x to 4.3 or similar.
- Strong experience with Repository and job server management, DS Management Console, system configuration and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with integration between SAP DS and other systems (SAP HANA, ECC, Oracle).
- Experience with SAP Information Platform Services (IPS).
- Strong understanding of ETL processes and Data Services architecture.
- Ability to manage and execute upgrades in a controlled, auditable environment.
- Experience with Windows and Linux OS environments and application server administration.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Houston
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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Role: SAP Data Services Administrator (Upgrade 12.2 to 4.3)
Location: Houston, Texas
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced SAP Data Services Administrator to manage and execute the upgrade of our SAP Data Services platform from version 12.2 to 4.3. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP Data Services infrastructure, administration, system configurations, and upgrade best practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for system preparation, repository migration, job server configuration, and ensuring a stable post-upgrade environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and execute the SAP Data Services 12.2 to 4.3 upgrade in coordination with BASIS, application, and infrastructure teams.
Perform pre-upgrade assessments, compatibility checks, and system backups.
Install and configure SAP DS 4.3 components, including:
Job Servers
Access Servers
Repository setup (Central, Local, Profiler)
Management Console
Designer and Client tools
Migrate existing repositories from 12.2 to 4.3, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
Validate job executions and ETL processes post-upgrade in coordination with development teams.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues during and after the upgrade process.
Maintain documentation of all upgrade activities, system changes, and rollback plans.
Implement and test user and security configurations (LDAP, SSO, etc.) in the new environment.
Provide technical support and training to internal stakeholders post-upgrade.
Ensure system stability, compliance, and adherence to SAP best practices.
Required Skills & Experience:
12+ years of hands-on experience as an SAP Data Services Administrator.
Proven experience performing upgrades from SAP DS 12.x to 4.3 or similar.
Strong experience with:
Repository and job server management
DS Management Console
System configuration and troubleshooting
Familiarity with integration between SAP DS and other systems (SAP HANA, ECC, Oracle).
Experience with SAP Information Platform Services (IPS).
Strong understanding of ETL processes and Data Services architecture.
Ability to manage and execute upgrades in a controlled, auditable environment.
Experience with Windows and Linux OS environments and application server administration.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
SAP Data Services Certification (Administration or Development)
Exposure to SAP BusinessObjects, SAP BW, HANA, or cloud integrations.
Familiarity with automation tools, scripting (e.g., shell, PowerShell), or DevOps processes.
Deliverables:
Upgrade plan, risk assessment, and rollback procedures.
Fully upgraded and validated SAP DS 4.3 environment.
Documentation of system configurations and processes.
Support handover or knowledge transfer documentation.