GIS HANA Database Administrator - VRTek Consulting

Role: GIS HANA Database Administrator

contract length: starting at 6, can extend and also potentially convert
location: Detroit or Chicago (have to be near these cities)

• 30% or less travel
• Going to client sites, so have to check this
• First couple months more frequent travel

Job summary:
The GIS HANA Database Administrator will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of HANA databases. This role requires a deep understanding of GIS data and the ability to manage and optimize spatial databases to support our geospatial applications.

Key responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain HANA databases.
• Monitor database performance and optimize for efficiency.
• Manage and maintain GIS data within the HANA environment.
• Implement and manage database security measures.
• Perform regular backups and ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
• Collaborate with GIS developers and analysts to support application development.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations and procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest HANA and GIS technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geospatial Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a HANA Database Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of GIS concepts and spatial data management.
• Proficiency in SQL and database management tools.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Familiarity with database security practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with SAP HANA administration.
• Knowledge of GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.
• Certification in database administration or GIS.

INTERNAL INTAKE NOTES: Current project:

• They are currently on SAP ECC
• They have not gone to S4 yet
• They have not even gone to Hana yet either
• They are going to stand up HANA, move ECC to HANA, then move to S4, take down ECC

Nice to have:

• The GIS piece is a nice to have