SAP NS2 Principal DevOps Engineer - Managed Cloud Delivery
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Location: Herndon, VA 20171
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.
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 U.S. citizen; this position requires access to customer data.
SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role.
All internals must have manager's approval to transfer.
We are seeking an expert level DevOps candidate to join our team and to contribute to our Cloud focused DevOps initiatives. Desirable candidates will have solid experience and focus on Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Compliance as Code practices. The ideal candidate will have a robust technical background and will have the proven ability to be a self-motivated individual contributor and the ability to work with others in a team environment.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical guidance for automation projects and mentor in industry best practices
Develop, test, and deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Compliance as Code in our Cloud environments
Implement self-service tooling for operations teams to enhance operational effectiveness of infrastructure and services
Contribute to initiatives to implement self-diagnosing and healing of infrastructure and services
Develop tooling and improve processes to automate monitoring, metrics collection and analysis
Ensure documentation of solutions with all details required for implementation
Produce documentation suitable for internal and customer-facing presentations
Handle multiple work streams across multiple engagements
Essential Skills, Characteristics, & Experience:
Current Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or must obtain within three months of start
Certifications: Current Security+ and Linux (e.g., Linux+, RHSCA) or obtain within three months of start
Expert with Shell Scripting (Bash, Korn, C)
Expert developing and implementing solutions using Python
Experience with scripted automation of AWS Cloud tasks using Boto3, AWS CLI, or similar tools
Experience using and developing Ansible for Linux configuration management and automation of routine tasks
Expert with Linux troubleshooting and log file forensics
Strong working knowledge of AWS Cloud, prefer AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect Associate
Preferred - experience with high availability configurations using Pacemaker or similar tools
Preferred - experience using DISA STIG compliance tools (for example, STIG viewer and SCC)
Preferred - experience with implementation & maturation of security controls against industry-recognized security frameworks & standards such as NIST 800-53
Preferred - experience using Git and Git workflows including tagging, branching, and integration with other tools such as Jira
Preferred - experience with code quality analysis tools such as Pylint for Python
Preferred - Knowledge of testing frameworks like Pytest for Python or Junit for Java
Preferred - experience developing Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure automation
Preferred - hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) of technical solutions leveraging cloud services and features
Able to debug and resolve complex issues in cloud environments
Security and detail-oriented methodology
Demonstrable experience in Enterprise-level environments with a large number of hosts
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Ability to multitask across projects
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Education:
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
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, 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 149400 - 253800(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: 424219 | Work Area:Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID: 424219
Posted Date: Apr 15, 2025
Work Area: Information Technology
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
Location:
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.
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 U.S. citizen; this position requires access to customer data.
SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role.
All internals must have manager's approval to transfer.
We are seeking an expert level DevOps candidate to join our team and to contribute to our Cloud focused DevOps initiatives. Desirable candidates will have solid experience and focus on Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Compliance as Code practices. The ideal candidate will have a robust technical background and will have the proven ability to be a self-motivated individual contributor and the ability to work with others in a team environment.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical guidance for automation projects and mentor in industry best practices
Develop, test, and deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Compliance as Code in our Cloud environments
Implement self-service tooling for operations teams to enhance operational effectiveness of infrastructure and services
Contribute to initiatives to implement self-diagnosing and healing of infrastructure and services
Develop tooling and improve processes to automate monitoring, metrics collection and analysis
Ensure documentation of solutions with all details required for implementation
Produce documentation suitable for internal and customer-facing presentations
Handle multiple work streams across multiple engagements
Essential Skills, Characteristics, & Experience:
Current Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or must obtain within three months of start
Certifications: Current Security+ and Linux (e.g., Linux+, RHSCA) or obtain within three months of start
Expert with Shell Scripting (Bash, Korn, C)
Expert developing and implementing solutions using Python
Experience with scripted automation of AWS Cloud tasks using Boto3, AWS CLI, or similar tools
Experience using and developing Ansible for Linux configuration management and automation of routine tasks
Expert with Linux troubleshooting and log file forensics
Strong working knowledge of AWS Cloud, prefer AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect Associate
Preferred - experience with high availability configurations using Pacemaker or similar tools
Preferred - experience using DISA STIG compliance tools (for example, STIG viewer and SCC)
Preferred - experience with implementation & maturation of security controls against industry-recognized security frameworks & standards such as NIST 800-53
Preferred - experience using Git and Git workflows including tagging, branching, and integration with other tools such as Jira
Preferred - experience with code quality analysis tools such as Pylint for Python
Preferred - Knowledge of testing frameworks like Pytest for Python or Junit for Java
Preferred - experience developing Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure automation
Preferred - hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) of technical solutions leveraging cloud services and features
Able to debug and resolve complex issues in cloud environments
Security and detail-oriented methodology
Demonstrable experience in Enterprise-level environments with a large number of hosts
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Ability to multitask across projects
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Education:
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
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, 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 149400 - 253800(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: 424219 | Work Area:Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID: 424219
Posted Date: Apr 15, 2025
Work Area: Information Technology
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
Location: