Sr. SAP S/4HANA Database Lead

FAIRFAX VA - TWICE WEEKLY

U.S. Citizenship Required

Position Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. SAP S/4HANA Database Lead to join our team in support of a large-scale ERP financial management modernization program for a Cabinet-level federal agency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SAP S/4HANA database administration and leadership. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on database management, ensuring the optimal performance, security and reliability of our SAP S/4HANA database systems. The Sr. SAP S/4HANA Database Lead will oversee a team of database professionals while also performing critical database administration tasks.

This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to be in our Fairfax, VA office two days per week.


Your future duties and responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a team of Database Administrators and other database professionals.
• Set strategic direction for database management and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Oversee the planning and execution of database-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
• Install, configure and maintain SAP S/4HANA database systems to ensure high availability and performance
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability
• Monitor database performance and perform tuning activities to optimize database efficiency and responsiveness
• Implement and manage database security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches and migrations to keep the SAP S/4HANA environment up-to-date and secure
• Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure the stability and reliability of database systems
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures and policies
• Prepare and present reports on database performance, issues and project status to senior management and stakeholders
• Work closely with SAP Basis administrators, application developers and other IT teams to support and optimize the SAP S/4HANA environment
• Provide training and support to team members and stakeholders on database management best practices
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices related to SAP S/4HANA and database administration
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance system performance, security and reliability


Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate) is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in database administration with a focus on SAP S/4HANA and at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA database administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup and recovery and security management
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in database management and documentation