Solution Architect

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Solution Architect specializing in SAP S/4HANA solutions tailored for defence applications. This role, based in Reading, involves leading technical designs, ensuring supplier compliance, and providing strategic consultancy. Candidates should have extensive experience in SAP platforms and a solid understanding of security protocols. This is an initial 12-month contract requiring on-site presence 3-4 days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP Cloud Platform (SCP), and HANA Cloud.
• Strong understanding of security protocols and supplier assurance.
• Expertise in SAP system extensions, applications, and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and architecture of SAP S/4HANA solutions.
• Evaluate and ensure compliance of suppliers within SAP frameworks.
• Provide strategic SAP consultancy to Business and Security areas.
• Oversee SAP S/4HANA installations and upgrades.
• Manage SAP Secure Network Communications (SNC), encryption standards, and audit logging.
• Troubleshoot and enhance system efficiency.
• Work closely with contractors, government agencies, and IT teams.

Skills

Extensive SAP Expertise

Understanding of security protocols

Enterprise Architecture Knowledge

Job description

Solution Architect - SAP S/4HANA

Initial 12 Month Contract

3-4 days per week on site (remainder working from home)

Reading, Berkshire

£96.36 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35)

The Role

Architect & Design: Lead the technical design and architecture of SAP S/4HANA solutions tailored for defence applications.

• Supplier Assurance: Evaluate and ensure compliance of suppliers within SAP frameworks, mitigating risks and enhancing security.
• Consultancy & Advisory: Provide strategic SAP consultancy to the Business and Security areas, ensuring alignment with operational and security requirements.
• Implementation & Migration: Oversee SAP S/4HANA installations and upgrades.
• Security & Compliance: Manage SAP Secure Network Communications (SNC), encryption standards, and audit logging.
• Performance Optimization: Troubleshoot and enhance system efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with contractors, government agencies, and IT teams to align SAP solutions with mission‑critical objectives.

The Candidate

Extensive SAP Expertise: Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP Cloud Platform (SCP), and HANA Cloud.

• Strong understanding of security protocols and supplier assurance.
• Enterprise Architecture Knowledge: Expertise in SAP system extensions, applications, and services.

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