Solution Architect - SAP S 4HANA

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK technology consultancy is seeking an experienced architect to lead the design of SAP S/4HANA solutions for defence applications. This role involves ensuring supplier compliance, providing strategic consultancy, and overseeing implementations. Candidates must have extensive SAP expertise, a strong understanding of defence security protocols, and must hold or be eligible for UK security clearance. This position is integral to aligning SAP solutions with mission-critical objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP Cloud Platform, 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 in Business and Security areas.
• Oversee SAP S/4HANA installations and upgrades.
• Manage SAP Secure Network Communications and audit logging.
• Troubleshoot and enhance system efficiency.
• Collaborate with contractors, government agencies, and IT teams.

Skills

Extensive SAP Expertise

Defence Sector Experience

Enterprise Architecture Knowledge

Job description

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 in 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.

Role Responsibilities

• 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 in 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.

What BAE Systems is looking for

• Extensive SAP Expertise: Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP Cloud Platform (SCP), and HANA Cloud.
• Defence Sector Experience: Strong understanding of security protocols and supplier assurance.
• Enterprise Architecture Knowledge: Expertise in SAP system extensions, applications, and services.

Security Requirements

Security clearance (SC) is mandatory prior to working onsite. A BPSS check will be required as part of the onboarding process. Candidates must currently hold or be eligible to obtain SC and must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship, having lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

Umbrella and Payment Vehicles

The Gross Umbrella rate quoted above is inclusive of all employment costs. Rates for a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate will be lower. Please contact us to discuss rates via these different payment vehicles.