We help the world run betterAt SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging - but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
COMPANY DESCRIPTIONSAP 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.
SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. All internals must have manager's approval to transfer.This is a hybrid position in our Austin, TX office with the expectation to be onsite 3 days per week.ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Platform Engineer with a strong DevOps/DevSecOps background to lead engineering efforts across our cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and production workloads. We are an automation-first organization, prioritizing the deployment of all our cloud resources via automation to enhance efficiency and consistency. Our engineers collaborate closely with internal product teams to deliver adaptable and scalable code that meets the requirements of our diverse clientele. Candidates will have the opportunity to work across various cloud providers using Terraform, developing provider-agnostic infrastructure as code solutions that ensure seamless functionality across different platforms.
PLATFORM EXPERTISE (REQUIRED)- Deep hands-on experience developing Terraform modules (not only consuming IaC).
- Strong software engineering background with experience building infrastructure automation at scale.
- Advanced AWS experience with solid understanding of infrastructure services and cloud-native architecture.
- Proficient in Ansible for automation, configuration management, and playbook/role development.
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation (GitLab, ConcourseCI, or similar).
- Strong understanding of infrastructure concepts, platform engineering, and cloud automation.
- Ability to design solutions that are scalable, reusable, and aligned to organizational engineering standards.
- Strong communication skills and ability to operate in a fast-moving environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Design, build, and maintain large-scale infrastructure as code solutions using Terraform across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform, including reusable module development and multi-environment deployments.
- Lead and coordinate complex infrastructure projects from requirements gathering through delivery, ensuring technical accuracy, thorough documentation, and on-time execution.
- Translate complex infrastructure requirements into well-scoped technical plans, actionable work items, and clear documentation.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize automation workflows leveraging scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools.
- Leverage generative AI tools to increase engineering efficiency, improve accuracy, enhance security posture, and optimize resource management.
- Execute and develop Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration management and maintenance automation.
- Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and similar tooling across multiple repositories.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, runbooks, knowledge base articles, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate closely with internal product teams to define infrastructure requirements and deliver scalable, repeatable IaC solutions.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and configuration management capabilities across multi-tenant, multi-cloud environments.
- Deploy and manage containerized services using Docker and/or Kubernetes.
- Operate with a security-first mindset across all responsibilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, or DevOps roles.
- 5+ years of hands-on Terraform experience, including building and maintaining production-grade infrastructure at scale.
- Demonstrated experience managing or contributing to large-scale, complex technical projects.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or automation language (Python, Bash).
- Experience with CI/CD tooling and configuration management (Ansible or equivalent).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Hands-on experience with AI/ML tooling or leveraging generative AI to improve engineering workflows.
- Expertise designing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.
- Experience building internal platforms or developer tooling.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a track record of producing clear technical documentation.
- Systematic problem-solving approach with a sense of ownership and accountability.
- Experience working in government or regulated environments.
Bring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
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Requisition ID: 448275 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID: 448275
Posted Date: Mar 10, 2026
Work Area: Software-Development Operations
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
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