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SAP NS2 Sr. Intel DevOps Engineer-TS/SCI+poly-Onsite-Chantilly, VA

Salary:  $131,600 – $271,600 per annum
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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 Sr. Intel DevOps Engineer-TS/SCI+poly-Onsite-Chantilly, VA

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.

This position requires access to customer data; Must be a U.S. citizen. SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorship for this role. All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer.

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and highly automated cloud platforms supporting enterprise workloads, including SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). This role is critical to enabling modern application development, continuous delivery, and operational excellence across cloud-native and SAP-integrated environments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with deep experience in AWS infrastructure, infrastructure as code, container platforms, and automation, combined with the ability to operate in regulated, mission-critical environments.

The NS2 Intel DevOps Engineer candidate will be responsible for supporting the development of standalone implementations of SAP Products and solutions that meet our client’s complex needs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in AWS infrastructure and services, infrastructure as code, container platforms, and automation. They possess strong knowledge of cloud-based systems and associated security principles, enabling them to operate effectively with minimal supervision in complex, regulated, and mission-critical cloud environments. This is a full-time position, and due to security requirements is on-site only in Chantilly, VA.

Skills/Experience Requirements

  • Cloud Platforms
    • Deep hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure (e.g., VPCs, subnets, security groups, routing, IAM, EC2, storage, load balancers).
  • Infrastructure as Code
    • Strong experience with Terraform (modules, state management, versioning, CI integration).
  • Programming & Scripting
    • Proficiency in Python for automation, tooling, and operational workflows.
  • Source Control & CI/CD
    • GitHub, Git workflows, pull requests, and automated pipelines.
  • Containers & Orchestration
    • Hands-on experience with Docker/containerization and Kubernetes (deployments, services, ingress, scaling, upgrades).
  • Cloud Orchestration & Automation
    • Automating provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud resources.
  • Patch & Configuration Management
    • Implementing automated patching strategies and maintaining secure, compliant system baselines.
  • 5+ years of experience with Linux/Ubuntu (various distributions) and demonstrated strong UNIX Shell scripting knowledge.
  • Hold or have the ability to obtain a required DoD 8570 certification (e.g., CASP+, CISSP) within 6 months of hire.

Desired Experience And Skills

  • Supporting SAP BTP environments, services, or integrations.
  • Familiarity with SAP cloud runtimes, connectivity services, and platform operations.
  • Enabling DevOps practices for SAP and enterprise application teams.
  • Understanding of operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., security baselines, audit readiness, change management).
  • Monitoring and logging tools commonly used in enterprise cloud environments.
  • Developing and deploying applications in Docker container.
  • Managing Kubernetes to deploy secure workloads.
  • Detailed understanding of Cloud Foundry architecture and development methodology.
  • Strong collaboration skills with other members of the technical team.
  • Relevant cloud provider certifications
  • Proven strong system administration experience.

Additional Requirements

  • BA/BS Degree is required. Ideally in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Information Technology. MA/MS Preferred.
  • 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 131600 - 271600(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.

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Requisition ID: 446715 | Work Area: Information Technology | 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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