About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">We help the world run better</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><br>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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>SAP NS2 Senior DevOps Engineer – Remote</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>COMPANY DESCRIPTION </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Must be a US Citizen; this position requires access to customer data. All internals must have Manager’s approval to transfer.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Key Responsibilities:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Infrastructure & Automation</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Design, build, and maintain automated build and deployment pipelines for SAP PCE products</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management and application deployment</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Implement automation solutions using Python to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Ensure consistency, reliability, and repeatability of deployment processes across all cloud platforms</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Cloud Platform Management</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Deploy and manage infrastructure across multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Optimize cloud resource utilization and implement cost-effective solutions</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Maintain security best practices and compliance requirements across all cloud platforms</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaboration & Leadership</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Work cross-functionally with development, security, operations, and product teams</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Represent the DevOps team in technical discussions with stakeholders and leadership</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Participate in architecture and design reviews</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Continuous Improvement</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for infrastructure and applications</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Develop and maintain documentation for processes, procedures, and infrastructure</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in DevOps and cloud computing</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Education and Qualifications:</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology or related. Years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related field</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure as code</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Strong experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Hands-on experience deploying and managing infrastructure across public clouds such as AWS, GCP, and Azure</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Deep understanding of CI/CD principles and tools</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Experience with version control systems (Git)</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneous</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Experience representing technical teams to stakeholders and leadership</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Bring out your best</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><br>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. <br><br><strong>We win with inclusion</strong><br>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.<br><br>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: [email protected].<br><br>For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://one.int.sap/me@sap/jobs_and_hiring/employee_referral/region/0000/lang/en">SAP Employee Referral Program</a><span style="color:black">, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.<br><br></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Compensation Range Transparency</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">: 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 annual combined range for this position is <span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">131000-271600USD</span>. 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: </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.sapnorthamericabenefits.com/en/public/welcome">SAP North America Benefits</a><span style="color:black">.<br><br></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">AI Usage in the Recruitment Process</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://jobs.sap.com/content/Ethical_usage_of_AI_in_the_recruiting_process/?locale=en_US">Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process</a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><br><br>Requisition ID: 457646 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid<br><br><br></span></p>