SAP NS2 Senior DevOps Administrator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 117,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP National Security Services Inc. (SAP NS2) is seeking a Senior DevOps Administrator with deep Linux and cybersecurity expertise to design, secure, and automate our Linux infrastructure across cloud environments.

You will implement IaC pipelines with Git, Ansible, Terraform, and Python, ensure high availability, compliance with CIS benchmarks and FedRAMP, and respond to security incidents while communicating across teams.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in IT with 8+ years managing Linux systems and enterprise applications.
• Certifications in OS, security, networking, or cloud.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, secure, and automate Linux infrastructure across cloud environments.
• Implement cloud-based VM deployments and infrastructure with IaC tooling.
• Ensure high availability, performance, compliance, and security.
• Respond to security incidents and perform forensic analysis.

Skills

Linux administration

Red Hat Linux

Cloud platforms

Automation

IaC tools

Git

Bash

Ansible

Python

Terraform

IAM

Networking

Load balancing

Disaster recovery

Security incident response

Forensics

CIS Benchmarks

DISA STIGs

ISO 27001

SOC 2

PCI DSS

HIPAA

CMMC

FedRAMP

Communication

Education

Certifications in OS, security, networking, or cloud

Tools

Git

Bash

Ansible

Python

Terraform

Job description

• Compensation: USD 116,700 - USD 245,600 - yearly

Company Description

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 U.S. Person; NS2 does not provide Visa sponsorship. All internal transfers must have manager’s approval.

Job Description

What You’ll Bring

• You’ll be a Senior DevOps Administrator with strong Linux & cybersecurity expertise to design, manage, secure, & automate our Linux infrastructure. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of Linux systems administration, cloud platforms, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, & security best practices. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, compliance, & security across cloud environments.
• Subject matter expertise in Linux administration, especially Red Hat Linux
• Significant experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based virtual machines and infrastructure
• Strong ability to troubleshoot advanced OS, application, performance, and security issues; experience preparing RCA documentation
• Background in architecting scalable distributed systems using open-source tools
• Hands‑on proficiency with DevOps automation and IaC tooling (Git, bash, Ansible, Python, Terraform)
• Knowledge of IAM, networking, load balancing, file transfers, security engineering, and disaster recovery
• Practical experience applying enterprise security best practices and compliance requirements
• Expertise in Linux hardening and vulnerability assessment workflows
• Experience responding to security incidents and conducting forensic analysis
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, CMMC, and FedRAMP
• Ability to influence technical stakeholders and communicate clearly across teams
• Strong accountability, curiosity, problem‑solving ability, and documentation skills
• Comfort working remotely and taking on off‑hours work as needed for maintenance or on‑call rotation

What You’ll Build

• Secure, automated, and scalable Linux infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure
• High‑availability and disaster recovery architectures designed for performance and cost efficiency
• Standardized, cloud‑native environments that support distributed systems and enterprise workloads
• Automated provisioning, configuration, and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Git, and Python
• Proactive monitoring and reliability engineering solutions that improve uptime and performance
• Security‑hardened environments aligned with CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, and industry compliance standards
• Response and forensic processes that strengthen organizational security posture

Where You Belong
This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in complex, modern cloud environments and enjoys solving hard technical problems. You’ll work alongside talented technical leaders, influence architecture decisions, and help drive the evolution of secure, scalable infrastructure. You’ll also excel here if you are self‑directed, collaborative, and energized by continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in IT with 8+ years managing Linux systems and enterprise applications; 5+ years scripting/coding; 3+ years enterprise compute support
• Certifications in OS, security, networking, or cloud
• US Citizenship is required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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