SAP NS2 Sr. Systems Administrator

SAP; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP is looking for an experienced technical expert to manage secure cloud operations. With a strong focus on collaboration, this role offers an opportunity to lead significant projects in an inclusive environment, tailored to security requirements and cloud architecture. If you excel in systems management and thrive in dynamic settings, this position is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working models

Learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive benefit options

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of professional experience in IT.
• 8+ years managing Linux systems.
• 5+ years in scripting and coding.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage secure virtual machines on cloud platforms.
• Analyze and troubleshoot networking issues.
• Architect scalable distributed systems.

Skills

Cloud Platforms

Security Tooling

Scripting

Linux Management

DevOps Automation

Education

University Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Job 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.

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. 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.

Technical Skills:

• Subject Matter Expert in deploying and managing secure and scalable virtual machines and managed databases on major cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve instance, software, and networking issues at a Level 3 tech acumen
• Knowledge of security tooling and ability to troubleshoot and apply security agents and hardening configurations
• Experience in architecting highly scalable distributed systems, using different open-source tools.
• Experience in working on Cloud Distributed Storage/Databases and Distributed Data Processing platforms
• Expert level proficiency in managing Red Hat Linux, and Windows Server.
• Provision and configure cloud assets using scripts, APIs, CLIs and management console.
• Professional Exposure to Dev Ops release and build management, automation scripts experience with tools like Git, bash scripting, PowerShell, AWS Cloud Formation, Ansible, Salt, Chef or Puppet.
• Experience in migrations of existing workloads to the cloud.
• Ability to recommend the best-in-class architecture solutions to successfully meet the strategic needs of the Customer.
• System architecture experience over the configuration of Identity & Access Management, Networking, File Transfers, Security, Load Balancing and disaster recovery.
• Experience in analyzing and applying security best practices to all enterprise related technologies.
• Expertise in operating system configuration & security fundamentals and assist in risk and compliance standards adherence.

Leadership Skills:

• Deep understanding of computing technologies, business drivers, and emerging computing trends
• Proven track record of driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through.
• Internally recognized senior on complex technical and business matter
• Responsible for delivery of outcome of assigned projects or areas of responsibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to connect technology with measurable business value.
• Ability to influence highly skilled technical leaders and thinkers beyond direct reporting lines.
• Strong sense of accountability, results-orientation, and customer focus.
• Strong team, interpersonal, analytical, problem identification and resolution skills.
• Professional curiosity and the ability to enable yourself in new technologies and tasks.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills
• Able to work remotely without close supervision.
• Experience understanding set IT strategies and objectives.
• Being available for working outside of normal business hours, holidays, and some weekends when needed or for on-call periods.
• Can work independently on topics while setting priorities having sole responsibilit

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 10-12 Years of total professional experience in field of Information Technology
• 8+ years of managing Linux Systems and applications.
• 5+ years of scripting and coding
• 3+ years of actual Enterprise compute support
• Certification with Operating System, Network and Cloud technologies
• University Degree relating to Information Systems or Computer Scienc

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: [e-mail].

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, 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: SAPbelieves 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 109100 - 185500(USD)USD.The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidatewill be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills,experience, scope ofthe role, location, etc. as determinedthrough theselection 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: 429923| Work Area:Information Technology| Expected Travel: 0 - 10%| Career Status: Professional| Employment Type: Regular Full Time| Additional Locations:#LI-Hybrid