SAP NS2 DevOps Expert Job Herndon area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

Role Overview
A Platform Engineering Lead specializing in developer tools, SBOM, software scanning, Git Lab, Kubernetes, JFrog, and software attestation is responsible for designing, building, and securing developer platforms that automate and enhance the software supply chain. The focus is on embedding compliance and security features into every part of the developer workflow, while supporting developer productivity through modern tooling and automation.

Core Responsibilities

Architect and scale internal developer platforms (IDPs)
Build and operate IDPs leveraging tools such as Git Lab for CI/CD automation, Kubernetes for orchestration, and JFrog Artifactory for artifact management.
Embed supply chain compliance
Integrate software bill of materials (SBOM) management, vulnerability scanning, and attestation tooling into the pipeline for continuous compliance and supply chain security.
Design and automate infrastructure with tools like Terraform or Ansible, ensuring efficient, repeatable, and secure code deployments.
Implement attestation and SLSA compliance
Establish workflows for software attestation, artifact provenance, and Supply Chain Levels for Software Artifacts (SLSA) compliance within cloud‑native pipelines.
Monitor and improve platform health
Oversee platform performance, security and stability; optimize environments to support high availability and continuous improvement.

Job Description Highlights

Collaborate with security and Dev Ops teams
Enforce CI/CD best practices for software supply‑chain security, including SBOM generation and artifact attestation.
Own developer tools lifecycle
Design, implement, and manage developer‑facing tools, ensuring ongoing support and incorporating new features.
Lead automated scanning and SBOM workflows
Maintain compliance with industry standards and promote secure software development practices across teams.
Drive platform roadmap
Work cross‑functionally to define the platform’s evolution for developer enablement, cloud modernization, and compliance automation.
Evaluate new tools and technologies
Stay current with emerging tools (e.g., Kubernetes Operators, Open Telemetry, SLSA, Sonar Qube) to improve developer productivity and software verification.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Technical expertise
Deep experience with Git Lab (CI/CD pipeline automation), Kubernetes, JFrog Artifactory, and similar developer platforms. Proficiency in SBOM generation, software scanning/attestation, secure artifact management, and supply chain security frameworks (e.g., SLSA).
Automation background
Demonstrated skill in automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, or comparable tools.
Leadership
Ability to lead and mentor technical teams, drive cross‑functional alignment, and champion security and compliance outcomes in platform engineering.
Cloud‑native knowledge
Understanding of cloud‑native architectures and experience with multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Communication
Strong communication and collaboration skills to align stakeholders and lead platform initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range Transparency
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 annual combined range for this position is USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case, which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc.,

as determined through the selection process.

Nearest Major Market
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Washington DC

Job Segment
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Supply Chain, SAP, ERP, Cloud, Supply, Operations, Technology

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