SAP Archiving Specialist

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private, and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new performance levels, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com. 

Location: Hybrid with up to 50% travel to client location. Candidates located within 25 miles of a DXC office will be required to work onsite 2 times per week.

Overview: We are seeking an experienced SAP Archiving Specialist to design, implement, and manage data archiving and retention strategies across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments. The role requires deep expertise in SAP Data Archiving, OpenText Integration, Content Server management, and Near-Line Storage (NLS/NSE) to ensure system performance, compliance, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end data archiving strategy across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA landscapes.
• Configure and manage SAP Data Archiving Objects across FI, MM, SD, PP, and other business modules.
• Integrate SAP Archiving with OpenText and SAP Content Server for document storage and retrieval.
• Implement and support SAP ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) where applicable for GDPR, SOX, and data privacy compliance.
• Manage Near-Line Storage (NLS) and Native Storage Extension (NSE) solutions to optimize historical data management in SAP BW/4HANA and S/4HANA.
• Perform system health checks, troubleshoot archiving jobs, and monitor data growth.
• Partner with BASIS, Security, and Business Process teams to ensure secure and compliant data retention policies.
• Conduct performance tuning to minimize system impact during archiving and retrieval processes.
• Develop cutover and migration strategies for archiving during system upgrades and S/4HANA migrations.
• Document archiving policies, procedures, and training materials for IT and business stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP experience with at least 5+ years focused on SAP Data Archiving.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ECC and S/4HANA data structures and archiving framework.
• Hands-on expertise with SAP Data Archiving Objects (SARA, transaction codes, and configurations).
• Experience integrating SAP with OpenText Archive Server and SAP Content Server.
• Practical experience with NLS (SAP IQ, BW NLS) and NSE (HANA Native Storage Extension).
• Familiarity with SAP ILM and compliance-driven retention management.
• Ability to analyze data growth trends and recommend archiving solutions to optimize database footprint.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to work with IT and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SAP RISE / Cloud archiving solutions.
• Knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX compliance requirements.
• SAP certifications in Data Archiving, ILM, or HANA technologies.
• Previous experience in large-scale ECC to S/4HANA migration projects.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance technical depth with business context in customer discussions.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Strong team player with mentoring and leadership capabilities.

Please note:  The client is in a controlled goods program environment and must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which mandates that all applicants be U.S. Persons

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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DXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic