SAP NS2 DevOps Expert

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.

Must be a US Citizen; this position requires access to customer data.

• 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.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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