SAP NS2 Senior Cloud Administrator

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

SAP NS2 Senior Cloud Administrator

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

Important Candidate Requirements:
Must be a Virginia resident
Must live within 30 miles of the Herndon, VA location
Must be able to work onsite at least 3 times per week

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Administrator to support a large software client. This individual will play a critical role in the evaluation, design, implementation, and daily operation of the Corporate IT Server and Application Services (SAS) environment.
This is a hands-on technical role for a professional who can assess complex system requirements and deliver secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure solutions. The Senior Cloud Administrator will also help define technical standards, evaluate emerging technologies, coordinate with vendors, and partner with cross-functional IT teams to resolve system and application issues.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Microsoft Azure, Windows administration, identity and access management, and enterprise infrastructure operations in secure environments.

Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, design, implement, and maintain enterprise server and cloud infrastructure solutions
- Administer and support the Corporate IT SAS environment
- Install, configure, upgrade, patch, maintain, and monitor systems across the enterprise
- Ensure compliance with security and encryption requirements supporting U.S. national security
- Develop and document technical standards, procedures, and operational processes
- Collaborate with internal IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve system and application issues
- Interface with vendors to evaluate and procure hardware and software solutions
- Support fault management, performance management, and system availability objectives
- Enforce corporate network, system, and application security procedures

Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in an enterprise IT System Administrator or Cloud Administrator role
Experience as a Microsoft Azure Administrator
Experience with Microsoft Azure Network Solutions
Strong Windows administration experience, including:
- Active Directory
- DNS
- Group Policy
Experience with single sign-on (SSO) and identity solutions, including:
- OKTA
- Entra ID

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Relevant industry certifications, such as:
MCSE
MCITP
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Azure Certified Solutions Architect (AZ-303/AZ-304)
Linux administration experience with:
SUSE
Red Hat
CentOS
Experience integrating:
SIEM tools
Backup solutions
Monitoring tools
Knowledge of security best practices and frameworks such as NIST 800-53 Rev. 4
Additional Responsibilities
Create, implement, and document infrastructure processes related to:
Performance monitoring
Troubleshooting and helpdesk response
Capacity planning
Landscape design and configuration standards
24/7 support, escalation, and SLA models
IMAC services (install, move, add, change)
Change management and communication strategy
Create and maintain server and application diagrams and workflows
Perform incident diagnosis, corrective action, and root cause analysis
Lead vulnerability management and monthly patching activities
Oversee testing, installation, modification, and servicing of server components and applications
Prioritize work requests based on business priorities and system criticality
Manage vendor relationships for infrastructure maintenance and upgrades
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration teams
Lead systems analysis and design efforts for new infrastructure solutions
Maintain a strong focus on end-user and customer satisfaction

What Success Looks Like
In this role, success will be measured by the ability to:
Maintain high availability across the environment
Improve system reliability and performance
Strengthen infrastructure security and compliance
Deliver responsive, high-quality support to internal stakeholders

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

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.

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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 hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 116700-245600USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates 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. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.

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Requisition ID: 455561 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid