Job description

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. SAP NS2 Sr. HANA DBA-TS/SCI+poly-Onsite MD NS2 COMPANY DESCRIPTION SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services . SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary of SAP . At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets and information of Americans . We offer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers. This position requires access to customer data; Must be a U.S. citizen. SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior HANA Database Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of SAP HANA databases. You will play a key role in ensuring database performance, availability, security, and compliance while supporting critical business operations and projects. This position requires and active TS/SCI+ poly and onsite 100%. Key Responsibilities: Database Administration: • 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. Performance Tuning & Optimization: • 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. Backup and Recovery: • 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. Security & Compliance: • 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. Upgrades & Migrations: • 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. Collaboration and Support: • 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. Documentation: • Maintain up-to-date documentation for database configurations, processes, and best practices. • Create technical runbooks, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 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. Technical Skills: • 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). Preferred Certifications: • SAP Certified Technology Specialist – SAP HANA Installation and Operations. • SAP Certified Development Associate – SAP HANA. • ITIL Certification (preferred but not mandatory). Note: The job description is meant to be a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we will expect the selected candidate to show flexibility and eagerness to undertake varied tasks and projects . Bring out your best SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best. We win with inclusion SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com. For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program , according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Compensation Range Transparency : SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 107300 - 230600(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits . AI Usage in the Recruitment Process For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process . Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process. Requisition ID: 439975 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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We help the world run better
SAP NS2 Sr. HANA DBA-TS/SCI+poly-Onsite MD
This position requires access to customer data; Must be a U.S. citizen. SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer.
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.

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ITIL Certification (preferred but not mandatory).

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