SAP Archive Specialist (Open Text ILM consultant)
Ref: BBBH66536_1775719653SAP Archive Specialist (Open Text ILM consultant) required for an SAP Programme based in the UK on a contract basis for 6 months initially.
You will need to have proven SAP OpenText and Archive experience with the ability to work unsupervised and hit the ground running with a fast-paced project.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
* Strong knowledge of SAP ADK (Archive Development Kit), SARA, SARI, and OpenText ArchiveLink.
* Deep knowledge of OpenText Archive Center, Document Access, and Extended ECM
* Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Suite, HANA Database, and Archive Server administration
* Good understanding of ArchiveLink architecture, Storage Categories, and basic ABAP for analyzing archiving objects.
* Data Modeling and Architecture: Proficiency in creating conceptual, logical, and physical data models, and designing the overall data infrastructure.
* Run production archiving/ILM jobs, monitor throughput, and resolve ArchiveLink RFC/HTTP content server issues; perform health checks and tuning to minimize business impact
* Work closely with BASIS, Security, Business Process teams, vendors, and external partners for aligned archiving strategies
* Ensure solutions comply with GDPR, SOX, HIPAA; maintain audit trails, legal holds, defensible deletion processes, and policy documentation.
* SAP SARA/configuration, ArchiveLink repositories/storage categories, customizing for early/late archiving.
* Strong troubleshooting across RFC/HTTP Content Server, ArchiveLink queues, and high‑volume runs.
* Familiarity with BW/4HANA NLS/NSE and S/4HANA archiving nuances
* Advanced ILM: residence, retention management with legal holds; decommissioning strategies for legacy systems.
* OpenText Depth: Document Access, Enterprise Scan, Document Pipeline performance tuning; high‑availability and DR for Archive Centre.
* Automation & Extensions: scripting in Perl/Shell, and ABAP exits/BADIs for monitoring and automation.
* DVM Tooling: exposure to third‑party accelerators (e.g., PBS/TJC) for analytics and purge/hybrid solutions.
* S/4HANA Programs: hands‑on role in S/4 conversions with archiving cutover plans and test cycles.
* Proven experience requesting and delivering SAP CQC services, especially CQC for DVM, and closing actions via a structured remediation program
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Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
