SAP HANA Database Administrator (SME)

We are seeking an Expert SAP System Administrator to serve as the SAP HANA Subject Matter Expert (SME) for an enterprise-level public sector landscape.

Key Role Details

• Location: Raleigh, NC (Candidates must currently reside in North Carolina)
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Interview Process: Webcam or In-Person

Core Responsibilities

• Database & Basis SME: Administer, patch, tune, and maintain 100+ production and non-production SAP HANA databases.
• Cloud Migration Support: Execute HANA System Replication, refreshes, and system copies to support migration to SAP NS2.
• System Maintenance: Apply HANA revisions, kernel updates, and Support Package Stacks (SPS) across S/D/Q/P environments.
• Operational Availability: Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation, conduct daily morning health checks, and resolve Solution Manager problem tickets.

Key Requirements

• SAP NetWeaver Basis Administration (ABAP & Java): 8+ years (Transports, kernel/SPS updates, system copies, performance troubleshooting)
• SAP HANA Database Administration: 5+ years (Install, configure, patch, tune, backup/recovery, System Replication)
• Enterprise Operations & Support: 5+ years (24/7 on-call rotation, daily system checks, Solution Manager ticket resolution)

Desired / Bonus Experience

• Cloud & Migration: Hands-on experience with OS/DB migrations, S/4HANA conversions, SAP RISE/NS2, or running SAP on AWS / AWS GovCloud.
• Certifications: SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA ( C_HANATEC ) or System Administration (NetWeaver / OS-DB).
• Integrations & Tooling: Solution Manager (ChaRM, Technical Monitoring), Focused Run, OpenText, BW on HANA, GRC, or Enterprise Portal.