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SAP NS2 Senior DevOps & Automation Transformation Architect

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.

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

We are seeking a forward-thinking AI and automation leader with deep expertise across SAP, DevOps, cloud platforms, operating systems, and database technologies.

This role is ideal for someone who can reimagine IT operations using AI-driven automation, significantly reduce manual effort at scale, and architect next-generation intelligent platforms across enterprise landscapes.

The ideal candidate combines strategic vision, hands-on architectural expertise, and AI-led innovation to transform how SAP and cloud environments are operated and optimized.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide AI-driven automation and DevOps transformation across SAP, cloud, OS, and database operations
• Design and implement intelligent automation frameworks leveraging AI/ML to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability
• Architect end-to-end DevOps pipelines for SAP and non-SAP workloads, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and configuration management
• Drive adoption of AIOps and event-driven automation to enable predictive operations and self-healing systems
• Modernize IT operations using cloud-native services, orchestration platforms, and automation-first design principles
• Establish operational excellence frameworks focused on observability, standardization, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate across SAP, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to identify and deliver automation opportunities
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies in AI, automation, and platform engineering to shape long-term transformation strategy

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of experience across SAP, cloud architecture, DevOps, OS, and database domains
• Strong expertise in DevOps practices: CI/CD, IaC (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation), configuration management, and orchestration
• Proven experience in architecting enterprise automation solutions, including AI-driven or AIOps capabilities
• Deep understanding of SAP Basis and S/4HANA environments, including performance tuning, upgrades, and migrations
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and automation frameworks
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows systems and enterprise databases (SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server)
• Experience in AIOps, observability platforms, or intelligent monitoring tools is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformation programs and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks or automation platforms (e.g., Python-based automation, AI copilots, etc.)
• Exposure to SAP RISE, SAP BTP, or cloud-managed SAP landscapes
• Familiarity with platform engineering and self-service infrastructure models
• Impact of the Role
• This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of enterprise operations, driving a shift from reactive support models to intelligent, autonomous, and AI-powered operations.

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Requisition ID: 452198  | Work Area: Software-Development Operations  | Expected Travel: 0 - 30%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid