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# SAP HANA Database Administrator (SME)

- **Company:** Stellar Professionals
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Databases, SAP NetWeaver, SAP (Applications), SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, SAP HANA, SAP Project System, Systems Integration, RISE with SAP, Enterprise Portal, Software Troubleshooting, Os Ticket, OpenText, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/eade3abb-d2a9-4658-80fc-fe3c008dbc18

## About the Role

* 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), * 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.

## Description

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.

In this role, you will manage over 100 SAP HANA databases, support standard NetWeaver Basis operations across ABAP and Java stacks, and assist with an in-flight cloud migration to SAP NS2 (S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition)., * 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.