SAP BASIS / AWS Junior Engineer | Secret… at The Squires… · Arlington

Overview

We are seeking a motivated SAP BASIS / AWS Junior Engineer to support a large-scale ERP modernization initiative within a highly regulated federal environment. This role provides foundational technical support for an SAP S/4HANA landscape hosted in AWS, focusing on system monitoring, basic administration, and incident response to ensure overall system stability and performance.

This is a 75% remote position with approximately 25% quarterly travel to the Washington, DC metro area.

Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily system monitoring using SAP and AWS tools to ensure availability, performance, and system health
• Monitor AWS infrastructure, including EC2 instances, EBS volumes, and S3 backups
• Support user and print administration activities, including user maintenance and spool management
• Execute transport management processes (STMS) in accordance with change control procedures
• Assist with SAP HANA database monitoring, including disk space, alerts, and backup validation
• Support system maintenance activities, including SAP Notes, kernel updates, and support package implementations
• Serve as the first line of technical support for system issues, documenting and escalating as needed
• Assist with system refresh and copy activities, including post-refresh configuration steps
• Maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technical teams to support ongoing system operations and improvements

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required with an Active Secret Clearance or higher
• 1–3+ years of experience in SAP BASIS administration or general IT systems administration (Linux/Windows)
• Basic understanding of AWS cloud services and infrastructure (e.g., EC2, S3, CloudWatch)
• Familiarity with SAP architecture (NetWeaver) and interest in learning S/4HANA and HANA database support
• Working knowledge of Linux command line and system navigation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures and instructions
• Effective communication skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately
• Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) is a plus
• Experience in a federal or highly regulated environment preferred
• Understanding of security best practices, including least-privilege access, is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

• W2 Hourly rate starts at $64.66. Pay rates are based on experience and qualifications, and are subject to change at any time.
• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients. 2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust. 4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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