What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP HANA Database Administrator position at Nyla Technology Solutions?

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities :

Database Administration :
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 :

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.

System Upgrades & Patches :

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 :

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.

Collaboration & Documentation :

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 :

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.

Required Skills

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 compliance requirements.

Knowledge of SAP HANA monitoring tools and systems (e.g., SAP Solution Manager).

Proficiency in SQL, and experience with database scripting and automation (Python, Shell, etc.).

SAP HANA certification (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA).

Experience with SAP HANA cloud or hybrid environments.

Knowledge of Linux and / or Windows server administration.

Familiarity with data warehousing, business intelligence (BI), and data integration concepts.

Experience with other databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.

Desired Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Attention to detail, with a proactive attitude toward system optimization and issue resolution.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life : your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and / or arrange for additional hours on contract

over 40 hrs / week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here .

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $5,000

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