Database Administrator - SAP BRIM

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance

BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking an SAP BRIM -Database Administrator to work in the Middletown, PA area. This is a full time position with at least 2 days on-site and
possibly 3 days remote.

As an SAP BRIM-Database Administrator, you will manage, optimize, and secure databases supporting SAP Billing and Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM) and SAP S/4HANA systems. This role ensures high availability, performance, and compliance for large-scale transactional and analytical workloads. The DBA collaborates with architects, developers, and data teams to implement best practices for database design, backup/recovery, and performance tuning in alignment with SAP standards and Commonwealth security protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Administration & Optimization
• Install, configure, and maintain SAP HANA and related database components.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies for high-volume billing and invoicing processes.
• Manage partitioning, indexing, and compression for optimal query performance.
• Backup, Recovery & High Availability
• Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for SAP BRIM and S/4HANA environments.
• Configure high-availability and failover solutions to minimize downtime during migrations and upgrades.
• Security & Compliance
• Apply encryption, role-based access, and secure credential management for sensitive data.
• Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, SOC1/SOC2, and Commonwealth IT security standards.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for database operations and security controls.
• Data Migration & Integration Support
• Collaborate with data migration teams to optimize load strategies for extreme-volume data transfers.
• Validate source-to-target mappings and assist with reconciliation during cutover activities.
• Monitoring & Incident Management
• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting for database health and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents; document root cause and corrective actions.
• Collaboration & Documentation
• Produce architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, and performance reports using Commission templates.
• Work closely with SAP Basis, data engineers, and business analysts to align database operations with functional requirements.

Qualifications :

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience :

• 5+ years of database administration experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with payment gateway integration and secure payment design.
• Hands-on experience with SAP HANA and S/4HANA databases.
• Familiarity with SAP BRIM data structures and integration points.

Skills:

• Expertise in performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high-availability configurations.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, SAP HANA Studio, and monitoring tools.
• Understanding of compliance and security frameworks for sensitive data.

Preferred Skills:

• SAP HANA or BRIM certifications.
• Experience with utilities or transportation industry data models.
• Familiarity with Agile/Hybrid methodologies and tools like ADO/JIRA.
• Knowledge of SAP BTP for event-driven architecture and API management.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement:
This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity :
BVA Bears IT Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.