Senior SQL Database Administrator (SAP Basis or SAP Security)

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Administer maintain and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across development test and production environments;
Manage SQL Server clustering Always On Availability Groups and disaster recovery configurations;
Perform monthly patching upgrades and migrations while ensuring minimal downtime;
Monitor system performance and proactively identify troubleshoot and resolve database issues;
Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies;
Collaborate with application infrastructure and security teams to ensure database reliability and compliance;
Experience with SAP Basis or SAP Security required;
Develop and maintain automation scripts and monitoring tools for proactive management;
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and runbooks;
Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed;
Support SAP Basis administration or SAP Security activities such as user management role assignments and system monitoring if applicable.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience);
7 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments;
Strong experience with SQL Server upgrades;
Proven experience managing SQL Server clusters and Always On Availability Groups;
Solid understanding of database performance tuning query optimization and indexing strategies;
Experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory integration;
Knowledge of database security compliance standards and data encryption practices;
Experience performing patching upgrades and database migrations;
Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

Familiarity with PowerShell scripting Azure SQL or cloud-based SQL services.
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g. SCOM Redgate SolarWinds Idera).
Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management procedures.

Required Skills:

SQL Database Administration SAP Basis or SAP Security

Administer maintain and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across development test and production environments;Manage SQL Server clustering Always On Availability Groups and disaster recovery configurations;Perform monthly patching upgrades and migrations while ensuring minimal downtime;Monitor...