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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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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Requisition ID: 458012 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Requisition ID: 458012

Posted Date: Aug 13, 2026

Work Area: Software-Development Operations

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Expected Travel: 0 - 10%

Location:

Herndon, VA, US, 20171

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
Job Segment: Cloud, SAP, ERP, Engineer, Database, Technology, Engineering