SAP HANA Administrator, DB2

Who We Are

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. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$122,000.00 - $168,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

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.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Upgrades & Patching

• Plan and execute HANA version upgrades,QLIK, Db2 .
• Apply SAP Notes and maintain current documentation of change activities.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9.QLIK Admin:

•     Configuration of QLIK and setup the endpoint connections
•       Fixing QLIK interface issues with Source database and target Databricks
•       Coordination with other teams

Required Skills & Qualifications

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.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in SAP HANA and Database administration
• SAP certifications (optional but preferred):
  • SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.