SAP HANA Administrator, DB2

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

3d • $122,000 - $168,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. An SAP HANA Administrator, DB2, MAXDB and QLIK Admin is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing databases and pipeline databases. The role ensures system availability, performance, security, and reliability while supporting both project and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Technical Skills Strong expertise in SAP HANA 2.0 administration, Db2, QLIK and MAXDB Database Administration.
• Experience with Linux OS administration (SUSE/RHEL).
• Knowledge of HANA architecture, Db2 Architecture, QLIK, BDC, memory management, and column-store concepts.
• Experience with HANA system replication, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Familiarity with SAP, NetWeaver, and SAP application integration.
• Proficiency in SQL, performance monitoring, and trace analysis.
• Understanding of cloud‑based deployments Azure Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in 24/7 support environments and handle production-critical issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in SAP HANA and Database administration

Nice To Haves

• SAP certifications (optional but preferred): SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA

Responsibilities

• Installation & Configuration Install and configure SAP HANA database systems, including multi‑tenant (MDC) and scale‑out environments. Deploy and configure SAP HANA Studio, HANA Cockpit, SAP Host Agent, and related components. Perform system provisioning, including tenant database creation and system renaming.
• System Administration Manage system start/stop, parameter tuning, and system health checks. Perform regular housekeeping tasks such as log management, disk management, and memory optimization. Monitor CPU, memory, network, and disk usage using HANA Cockpit, DBACOCKPIT, and OS tools.
• Backup, Recovery & DR Design and implement backup and recovery strategies (file, storage snapshots, Backint). Validate and perform system refreshes, recoveries, and disaster recovery testing. Manage HANA system replication (HSR) and failover operations.
• Security & User Administration Manage roles, privileges, users, and authentication methods. Ensure compliance with security policies, encryption (SSL/TLS), auditing, and secure store configurations. Coordinate periodic security patching and system hardening.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks, slow queries, and memory pressure. Work with development and functional teams to optimize SQL queries and models.
• Upgrades & Patching Plan and execute HANA version upgrades,QLIK, Db2 . Apply SAP Notes and maintain current documentation of change activities.
• Landscape Support Support SAP Application Databases - SAP Hana, DB2, MAXDB and QLIK Collaborate with BASIS, infra, networking, and storage teams. Manage multi‑environment landscapes: DEV, QA, UAT, PROD.
• Troubleshooting Diagnose system failures, performance issues, and replication problems. Interface with SAP OSS to resolve complex incidents. Respond to system alerts and provide on‑call support when required.
• QLIK Admin: Configuration of QLIK and setup the endpoint connections Fixing QLIK interface issues with Source database and target Databricks Coordination with other teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level