SAP Data Archival Specialist - Information Lifecycle Management

Forward Eye Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Eye Technologies seeks an SAP Data Archival Specialist to design and implement ILM-based strategies across SAP systems. You will develop archiving policies, configure retention schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include executing archiving for modules like FI, CO, SD, MM, PP, monitoring archiving jobs, and providing documentation for audit trails. Strong ABAP debugging and data retention knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM).
• Experience with data archiving across SAP modules.
• Familiar with data aging and performance tuning in SAP systems.
• Understanding GDPR, SOX and data protection regulations.
• Experience configuring ILM policies, rules and retention schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SAP ILM data archiving strategies.
• Execute archiving for SAP modules (FI, CO, SD, MM, PP).
• Configure ILM components and retention schedules.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in data retention and deletion.
• Monitor archiving jobs and troubleshoot issues.
• Document policies and generate compliance reports.

Skills

SAP ILM

Data archiving

ABAP debugging

Performance tuning

GDPR/SOX compliance

Data retention

Tools

SAP ILM tools

Third-party storage integrations

Job description

Position Title

SAP Data Archival Specialist - ILM (Information Lifecycle Management)

Key Responsibilities :

SAP ILM Data Archival Strategy :

• Design and implement data archiving strategies using SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) to manage the lifecycle of data, from creation to deletion, across SAP systems.
• Develop archiving policies and retention rules based on business needs and compliance requirements.
• Ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and deletion, adhering to regulatory standards like GDPR.

Data Archiving Execution :

• Perform data archiving processes for SAP modules (FI, CO, SD, MM, PP, etc.), ensuring minimal impact on system performance and data integrity.
• Monitor and manage archived data to maintain system performance and optimize the database size.
• Coordinate with functional teams to identify archive objects and data growth patterns, ensuring data is archived appropriately.

SAP ILM Configuration :

• Configure and maintain SAP ILM components, including ILM policies, rules, retention schedules, and storage systems.
• Integrate SAP ILM with third-party storage solutions and ensure seamless data management across various storage media.

Data Retention and Compliance :

• Ensure adherence to data retention policies and legal requirements, including GDPR, SOX, and other data protection regulations.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure the secure and compliant archiving and deletion of sensitive data.

System Performance and Troubleshooting :

• Regularly monitor system performance and ensure that archiving jobs run smoothly and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any archiving-related issues that affect system operations, user access, or performance.

Documentation and Reporting :

• Document data archiving processes, policies, and configurations for audit trails and knowledge transfer.
• Generate reports on archived data volumes, system performance improvements, and compliance adherence.

Collaboration and Training :

• Work closely with functional and technical teams to ensure successful integration of ILM strategies into business processes.
• Provide training and support to stakeholders on SAP ILM functionalities, policies, and data archiving procedures.

Archiving Automation and Optimization :

• Develop and implement automated archiving processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Continuously evaluate archiving strategies to optimize performance and storage costs.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required :

• Extensive knowledge of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM).
• Experience with SAP data archiving across key SAP modules (e.g., FI, CO, SD, MM, PP).
• Familiarity with archiving objects, data aging, and performance tuning in SAP systems.
• Understanding of data retention and legal compliance requirements, including GDPR, SOX, and other industry-specific regulations.
• Expertise in configuring SAP ILM policies, rules, and retention schedules.
• Knowledge of integrating SAP ILM with third-party storage systems and cloud storage solutions.
• Experience in system performance monitoring, archiving troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Proficiency in ABAP debugging and troubleshooting archiving processes.

Soft Skills Required :

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, legal, and compliance departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of archiving strategies and processes.

The SAP Data Archival ILM Specialist is responsible for managing the lifecycle of enterprise data within SAP systems, ensuring compliance, optimizing performance, and reducing system storage costs through efficient data archiving processes.