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SAP • Herndon, US

SAP NS2 Expert SAP Basis DevOps Engineer

Salary:  $164,700 – $280,100 per annum
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Job Description

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

NS2 COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services. SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary of SAP. At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets and information of Americans. We offer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers

Must be a US Citizen; this position requires access to customer data.

All internals must have Manager’s approval to transfer.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and optimize SAP environments across hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructures. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical expert who combines deep knowledge of SAP Basis, system performance tuning, and automation with a strong understanding of DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • SAP System Administration
  • Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP landscapes, including ECC, S/4HANA, BW, HANA, and Solution Manager.
  • Manage upgrades, patches, and system migrations.
  • Conduct system performance analysis and implement tuning strategies.
  • Leverage tools to monitor SAP systems proactively and address issues before they impact operations.
  • Develop and deploy automation scripts using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins to streamline system provisioning, monitoring, and deployments.
  • Architect and manage SAP systems in hybrid environments (on-premise and cloud providers like AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Optimize infrastructure for cost, scalability, and reliability.
  • Implement security best practices for SAP systems, including role-based access controls (RBAC) and compliance with industry standards.
  • Manage system backups, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including application developers, business analysts, and infrastructure engineers.
  • Provide technical support and expertise during critical incidents and SAP go-lives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 12+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration and DevOps practices.
  • Hands-on experience with HANA database administration and troubleshooting.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of SAP architecture, components, and integration points.
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native tools.
  • Expertise in scripting languages (Python, Shell).
  • Experience with automation frameworks is a plus (Ansible, Terraform) and CI/CD tools.
  • Cloud Skills are a plu

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 164700 - 280100(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

Requisition ID: 431820 | Work Area:Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Company benefits

25 (UK) 30 (Germany) 21 (India) days annual leave + bank holidays
Accrued annual leave – 1 day/year up to 30 days (UK)
Open to job sharing
Sabbaticals
Adoption leave – Up to 52 weeks (UK)
Open to part time work for some roles
Returnship
Equity packages
Shared parental leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Fertility benefits
Pregnancy support
On-site childcare
Share options
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Gym membership
Dental coverage
Health insurance
Private GP service
Mental health platform access
Life assurance
Life insurance
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Enhanced paternity leave
Travel insurance
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Bike parking
Enhanced sick pay
Emergency leave
Enhanced sick days
Company car
Open to part-time employees
Work from anywhere scheme
Childcare credits
Fertility treatment leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Carer’s leave
Nursery salary sacrifice scheme
Family health insurance
Women’s health leave
Annual bonus
401K
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Employee discounts
Loyalty programme
Non-contributory pension
Personal development days
Personal development budgets
L&D budget
Language lessons
LinkedIn learning license
Study support
Studying sabbaticals
Lunch and learns
In house training
Hackathons
Professional subscriptions
Further education support

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