SAP NS2 HANA Database Administrator -TS​/SCI+ poly-onsite-MD

SAP NS2 HANA Database Administrator
-TS/SCI+ poly-onsite-MD

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 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 sponsor ships for this role. All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mid-Level SAP HANA Database Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing and maintaining SAP HANA databases, supporting enterprise applications, ensuring high availability, optimizing performance, and performing system backups and recovery. As a member of the team, you will collaborate with other database professionals and SAP specialists to ensure the smooth operation of mission‑critical business applications.

• Database Administration
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• Administer, monitor, and optimize SAP HANA database instances to ensure peak performance, availability, and security.
• Manage database backups, restores, and recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.
• Perform database tuning and troubleshooting to resolve performance issues.
• Monitor system health, implement alerts, and take proactive measures to avoid disruptions.
• Performance Optimization
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• Identify and implement database optimizations to improve application performance.
• Analyze database queries, execution plans, and system resources to identify bottlenecks.
• Implement and maintain database partitioning, compression, and other optimization strategies.
• Plan, test, and implement SAP HANA updates, patches, and system upgrades.
• Ensure proper testing and validation of new features and changes.
• Collaborate with other teams to schedule and deploy maintenance with minimal downtime.
• Security & Compliance
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• Implement and maintain database security policies, including user access control and data encryption.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal data protection regulations.
• Audit and review database access logs for unauthorized access or security issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Assist with the design and implementation of disaster recovery strategies for SAP HANA environments.
• Automation & Scripting
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• Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell, or SQL scripts).
• Develop and maintain monitoring scripts and tools to enhance the efficiency of day‑to‑day operations.
• Capacity Planning
  :
• Perform capacity planning to anticipate future growth and ensure proper resources are available.
• Monitor database storage and optimize space usage.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience working as a Database Administrator (DBA) with a focus on SAP HANA.
• Strong proficiency in SAP HANA database architecture, installation, and configuration.
• Hands‑on experience with performance tuning, backup and recovery, and high availability solutions in SAP HANA.
• Experience in working with SAP HANA tools (e.g., SAP HANA Studio, SAP HANA Cockpit, etc.).
• Solid understanding of database security practices and…