Sr SQL DBA (SAP Environments)

Excelitas Technologies•Pittsburgh, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Excelitas Technologies is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to join their team at their corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. This role is crucial for ensuring the overall business success and corporate governance by maintaining the high availability, reliability, and security of SQL Server environments that support critical business applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, SQL clustering, performance tuning, and database patching and maintenance. Basic SAP Basis experience is also required to support SAP system administration and collaborate with functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments
Strong experience with SQL Server upgrades
Proven experience managing SQL Server clusters and Always On Availability Groups
Solid understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies
Experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory integration
Knowledge of database security, compliance standards, and data encryption practices
Experience performing patching, upgrades, and database migrations
Basic SAP Basis experience, including SAP system administration, batch job support, ABAP dump analysis, and basic performance tuning
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PowerShell scripting, Azure SQL, or cloud-based SQL services
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., SCOM, Redgate, SolarWinds, Idera)
Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management procedures
Experience with SAP Security is a plus

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments
Manage SQL Server clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and disaster recovery configurations
Perform monthly patching, upgrades, and migrations while ensuring minimal downtime
Monitor system performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues
Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database reliability and compliance
Provide basic SAP Basis support, including SAP system administration tasks and coordination with SAP teams
Support SAP environments by reviewing ABAP dumps, monitoring batch jobs, and assisting with basic performance tuning
Assist functional teams with SAP-related technical issues and system health checks
Develop and maintain automation scripts and monitoring tools for proactive management
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and runbooks
Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed