SAP Database Management Specialist

Groundswell•Washington, DC

1d•$75,003 - $155,447•Onsite

About The Position

Groundswell is seeking a Database Specialist with experience supporting the Department of Defense to administer databases in an SAP ERP environment. Typical areas addressed include Human Resources, Finance, Supply, and operations. This role involves providing administrative support, performing data entry, queries, data research, and report generation within a relational database environment. The specialist will also support the evaluation of Database Management System (DBMS) products, define file organization, indexing, and security procedures, and test/implement database changes. Monitoring database usage, ensuring solutions meet security and operational requirements, and working in multi-disciplined teams to define database maintenance processes for SAP and related systems are key aspects. The role includes supporting enhancement requests, resolving incidents within SLAs, preparing progress reports, mitigating risks, and developing basis of estimates and program schedules. Support for documentation like white papers and root cause analysis is also required.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status)
Active DoD Secret security clearance (or higher) required
1-3 years relevant experience as a Database Management Specialist in ERP environment
2 years focused specifically on SAP years’ environment experience
1 year SAP database management experience in FI, CO, FM or Supply Management.
Active DoD 8570 certification required or must obtain prior to onboarding to the program
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Must be local to the DC Metro area and willing to be on client site in DC up to 5 days/week

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates with current or recent DoD experience
At least one Security Certification (in order of preference): Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Info Sys Auditor (CISA)/Certified Info Sec Manager (CISM) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Other similar certs may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis
Experience in agile development implementation, preferably SAFe and/or DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support specifically dedicated to the requirements of the project team.
Perform data entry, queries data research and reports generation activities of relational database environment.
Support evaluation of available Database Management System (DBMS) products to support validated user requirements.
Support defining file organization, indexing methods, and security procedures for specific user applications.
Test and assist in the implementation of changes or new database designs.
Monitor database usage and statistics based on the set guidelines.
Work with clients to ensure database solutions satisfy the objectives as defined in the security and operational requirements.
Work in multi-disciplined teams to define and design processes and procedures for the database maintenance of SAP and related application systems.
Support enhancement requests and resolve reported incidents within defined service level agreements.
Prepare progress reports for internal leadership and for client and monitor project progress.
Mitigate risks, address issues, interface with clients, and keep the leadership informed on project status.
Develop basis of estimates and program schedule for multiple solution alternatives as needed.
Support white papers, root cause analysis, other solution related documentation as needed.
Provide support to the management and perform duties as assign.