Sr. SAP HANA BASIS Database Administrator

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Database Administration, SAP Basis, SAP HANA

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Please be aware that this program only accepts U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders / Permanent Residents.

Transform technology into opportunity as a Sr. SAP HANA BASIS Database Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator and as a Sr. SAP HANA BASIS DBA you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are seeking a seasoned Senior SAP HANA BASIS Database Administrator with 5+ years of experience in SAP HANA database systems, SAP BW, SAP business planning and consolidation, and SAP BASIS administration.

HOW A SR SAP HANA BASIS DBA WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Lead the planning, installation, configuration, and upgrade of SAP HANA database systems across various environments such as development, testing, and production.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for SAP HANA databases, aligning BASIS and database requirements.

• Monitor and ensure the health, performance, and security of SAP HANA databases by diagnosing and resolving technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity problems, while optimizing BASIS configurations.

• Implement and manage database backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity and availability, including routine backups, restoration tests, and disaster recovery drills, while coordinating with BASIS for system recoveries.

• Maintain and enhance database security by implementing access controls, encryption, and compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies, in alignment with SAP BASIS security practices.

• Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as system updates, patches, and performance tuning, to optimize the performance of SAP HANA databases.

• Develop and maintain system documentation, including installation procedures, configuration guides, and operational runbooks, while incorporating BASIS-specific guidelines.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts during critical incidents, providing timely resolutions and root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences, collaborating closely with SAP BASIS teams.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior SAP HANA BASIS DBAs and other team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

• Stay current with the latest SAP HANA releases, updates, and industry best practices, evaluating their impact on our database infrastructure and BASIS operations.

• Collaborate with SAP functional and BASIS teams to ensure seamless integration of database systems with SAP applications and services, aligning all aspects of SAP landscape management.

• Apply SAP BW and SAP BPC expertise to enhance the performance and reliability of our data warehousing and planning applications.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 5+ years of hands on experience as SAP HANA database administrator

• Experience in SAP BASIS administration, including SAP system installations, upgrades, patches, and transports.

• Experience in supporting SAP BW and SAP BPC.

• Experience in SAP landscape design, system configuration, and integration with SAP applications.

• Experience with SAP user and role management, transport management, and client administration.

• Proficient in SAP performance tuning, system monitoring, and proactive maintenance activities

• Experience with SAP security concepts, including user provisioning, authorization concepts, and SAP security notes application.

• Experience with SAP Solution Manager for system monitoring, maintenance, and incident management.

• Experience in scripting and automation (e.g., SAP scripts, Python, Bash, etc.) for BASIS and database tasks.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust MBI Clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 5+ years of relevant experience.

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