Job Description

SAP ILM/Basis Technical , 10+ Years , 11am to 9pm , Remote , MAX 1.9 LPM - ON OUR PAYROLL

Job Title: Platinum Consultant - Data Archiving Consultant (SAP ILM/Basis)

Experience Required: 10+ Years

Location: Anywhere in India

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Archiving Consultant with strong expertise in SAP ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) and Basis administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing data archiving strategies in compliance with business and regulatory requirements, optimizing system performance, and supporting data retention and decommissioning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage SAP Data Archiving solutions using SAP ILM and traditional SAP Archiving (SARA) tools.
• Define data retention policies in alignment with regulatory, legal, and business needs.
• Execute end-to-end archiving processes for SAP modules such as FI, MM, SD, HR, etc.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to identify archivable objects and assess archiving readiness.
• Set up and configure SAP ILM , including ILM Retention Management, ILM Store , and ILM Rules Management .
• Perform ILM-based data blocking and deletion to support data privacy and compliance (e.g., GDPR).
• Optimize SAP system performance and reduce database footprint through effective archiving.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve archiving jobs and issues.
• Work closely with SAP Basis team to support system performance, upgrades, and transports related to ILM.
• Document processes, create archiving strategies, and train stakeholders on archiving standards and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in SAP Basis and Data Archiving, with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP ILM .
• Strong understanding of SAP NetWeaver, SAP HANA, and traditional ECC systems.
• Expertise in data archiving methodologies, ILM configuration, and retention policies .
• Familiarity with data privacy and compliance regulations such as GDPR, SOX, HIPAA , etc.
• Experience with SAP Content Server, OpenText, PBS , or other ILM-compliant storage solutions.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and determine archiving impact across business functions.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in archiving job failures and performance tuning.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate System Administration / ILM).
• Experience with S/4HANA transition projects and data archiving strategies for S/4 environments.
• Knowledge of decommissioning legacy systems using SAP ILM or third-party tools.
• Experience in data anonymization and data blocking techniques.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-driven with a focus

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