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SAP • Herndon, US

SAP NS2 Senior DevOps Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  $159,800 – $271,600 per annum
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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 DevOps Engineer - Remote

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering 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.

We are seeking an Expert DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in building and automating the deployment processes for SAP PCE (Private Cloud Edition) products. This position requires a skilled engineer who can design, implement, and optimize infrastructure as code across multiple cloud platforms while driving automation and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Automation

• Design, build, and maintain automated build and deployment pipelines for SAP PCE products
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments
• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management and application deployment
• Implement automation solutions using Python to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Ensure consistency, reliability, and repeatability of deployment processes across all cloud platforms

Cloud Platform Management

• Deploy and manage infrastructure across multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and implement cost-effective solutions
• Maintain security best practices and compliance requirements across all cloud platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work cross-functionally with development, security, operations, and product teams
• Represent the DevOps team in technical discussions with stakeholders and leadership
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Participate in architecture and design reviews

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for infrastructure and applications
• Develop and maintain documentation for processes, procedures, and infrastructure
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in DevOps and cloud computing


Education and Qualifications:


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology or related. Years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure as code
• Strong experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing infrastructure across public clouds such as AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting
• Deep understanding of CI/CD principles and tools
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneous
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Experience representing technical teams to stakeholders and leadership


Note: The job description is meant to be a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we will expect the selected candidate to show flexibility and eagerness to undertake varied tasks and projects.

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.

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, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

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 159,800 - 271,600 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.

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Requisition ID: 447121 | 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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