SAP NS2 HANA DBA-TS/CSI+poly required-MD-onsite

SAP

27d•$107,300 - $230,600•Onsite

About The Position

SAP NS2 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior HANA Database Administrator to join their team. This role is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of SAP HANA databases, ensuring performance, availability, security, and compliance. The position requires an active TS/SCI+ poly and is 100% onsite in Maryland. SAP NS2 leverages SAP technologies to protect U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers. This position requires U.S. citizenship and does not offer visa sponsorships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
9+ years of experience in database administration, including at least 5 years of experience working with SAP HANA.
Proven expertise in SAP HANA database architecture, administration, and optimization.
Experience in implementing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Proficiency in HANA database installation, configuration, and management.
Strong knowledge of SQL scripting, query tuning, and database design principles.
Familiarity with SAP Basis administration and integration with SAP systems.
Experience with tools like HANA Studio, HANA Cockpit, or SAP Solution Manager.
Knowledge of Linux operating systems and shell scripting.
Understanding of cloud-based HANA deployments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active TS/SCI+ poly.

Nice To Haves

SAP Certified Technology Specialist – SAP HANA Installation and Operations.
SAP Certified Development Associate – SAP HANA.
ITIL Certification (preferred but not mandatory).

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain SAP HANA database systems across development, QA, and production environments.
Manage database schema, table design, and object creation to support business applications.
Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize queries for efficiency.
Proactively monitor and optimize system performance, memory usage, and storage allocation.
Perform database tuning to improve query performance and system response times.
Analyze execution plans and work with application teams to optimize SQL queries.
Implement and manage database backup strategies, including full, incremental, and differential backups.
Design and test disaster recovery plans to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
Perform system recovery in case of data corruption, hardware failures, or other incidents.
Implement and enforce database security policies to protect sensitive data.
Manage user access, roles, and privileges in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Conduct audits to ensure database environments adhere to compliance standards.
Plan and execute HANA database upgrades, patches, and migrations.
Support SAP application upgrades that impact database systems.
Lead efforts to migrate data from legacy systems to SAP HANA.
Work closely with application, infrastructure, and SAP Basis teams to align database operations with business needs.
Provide technical guidance to junior DBAs and assist in skill development.
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner to support SLAs.
Maintain up-to-date documentation for database configurations, processes, and best practices.
Create technical runbooks, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.