Lead SAP BASIS Administrator (SAP HANA Implementation)

Overview:

This position is a Lead SAP BASIS Implementation role supporting SAP HANA administration. Candidate must have at least 5+ years of hands on experience in installation, configuration, maintenance of SAP systems including performance tuning and back-end database administration.

Key Accountabilities:

• Install database server and software, patch and upgrade binaries. Create databases on UNIX, Windows and other platforms
• Monitor databases for performance and stability
• Design and develop processes for alerting and monitoring, includes design and implementation of security and encryption/PCI compliance for sensitive data
• Design and develop back and restore strategy, policies and procedures
• Tune database and application SQL from infrastructure perspective
• Maintain audit and SOX compliance of databases supported by the team and documentation for the same
• Deliver assignments by established deadlines and keep management well-informed on a timely basis of progress, status and/or concerns for each assignment
• Play lead technical role and guide DBA team in respect of technology (engineered systems and latest offerings), interfaces with other systems and infrastructure performance and stability in general
• Support On-Call; document processes and prepare/generate presentations/reports as required from management or customer
• Decision making responsibilities for the position include day-to-day operational decisions, effective strategic decision-making to support business and customers
• Decisions include design and implementation of a stable, secure, performing infrastructure for the application/customer; design High Availability, Backup/restore/DR, Clustered solutions that interact seamlessly with other homogenous and heterogeneous platforms using links, replication products and/or related technology
• Responsibilities including providing technical guidance to management, team and customers in regards to implementation of highly advance technological solutions

SKILLS SUMMARY:

• At least 8 to 10 years of solid hands on experience on one or more of database management systems: Oracle, SQL*Server, Teradata, DB2-ZOS, DB2-LUW, NOSQL with experience in installation, administration and performance tuning of the database stack
• Candidate must have the experience to design, deliver and support a stable, secure, highly performing infrastructure for the application/customer; design High Availability, Backup/restore/DR, Clustered solutions that interact seamlessly with other homogenous and heterogeneous platforms using links, replication products and/or related technology
• Responsibilities including providing technical guidance to management, team and customers in regards to implementation of highly advance technologicalsolutions
• Demonstrates the ability to independently prepare time and resource estimates for new projects, enhancements and maintenance
• Good communication skills are required for this lead technical role
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to quickly assimilate and apply new concepts and technical skills
• Participates in meetings, committees and conferences related to technical issues. Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills; quickly researches and resolves production problems; anticipates and prevents problems
• Makes sound decisions in a timely manner and assumes responsibility for these decisions
• Demonstrates a high level of teamwork skills (e.g. positive attitude encourages others, active listening skills, evaluates new ideas with an open mind)
• Must be able to assist and/or lead in the evaluation and recommendation of industry standard hardware and software for MST use
• Must have expert database monitoring and tuning skills and apply these skills to optimize the database
• Abilityto train others in an efficient and effective manner
• Effectivelyconvey highly technical database concepts to DBAs as well and non-DBAs
• Proficient in using Windows PCs and proficiency should extend to database management client stack and/or 3rd party tools to interact with database system. (For example, Embarcadero, db2mon, Optim Performance Manager, Oracle Grid Control, Viewpoint, ssh, CLP Plus, SQL Plus, BTeq, Data Studio etc)
• Familiarity with web based tools as required to communicate with vendor for incidents and trouble shooting is also required
• Microsoft Office proficiency is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Projects and Visio is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree preferred and 8-10 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Macy's Systems & Technology (MST)is the information technology division of Macy's Inc. Macy's Inc.is the nation's largest operator of department stores with over 800 department store locations in 46 states. In addition, we operate major catalog and internet operations for Bloomingdale's and Macy's. Macy's Systems & Technology is headquartered in Johns Creek, a suburban setting northeast of Atlanta, Georgia.

We offer competitive salaries,comprehensive benefits, employee fitness center and a merchandise discount.

Macy's is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.