SAP DevSecOps Engineer

SAP DevSecOps Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by 1755752936

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The SAP DevSecOps Engineer role is focused on integrating SAP security with DevSecOps practices to ensure secure development and operation of SAP systems. The position is critical for supporting a large IT transformation initiative aimed at migrating the SAP platform to the cloud while maintaining compliance and enhancing security. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in SAP security and cybersecurity platforms. This role is remote, allowing flexibility in work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Integrate SAP security with DevSecOps practices to ensure secure development and operation of SAP systems.
  • Support the IT transformation initiative Propel for migrating SAP platforms to the cloud.
  • Maintain compliance and enhance security postures within the SAP ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on security priorities.
  • Articulate security concepts to diverse audiences, including engineers and executives.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 3 years focused on SAP security engineering.
  • Proven expertise in SAP platforms, including SAP HANA, BOBJ, BW, GRC, and NetWeaver Gateway.
  • Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipeline security.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid SAP deployments.
  • Experience with SOX compliance and auditing processes in SAP environments.
  • Hands-on knowledge of SAP security modules and SSO implementation.
  • Relevant certifications such as SAP Certified Technology Associate Security, CISSP, or CISM.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Role- SAP DevSecOps Engineer
Location- Remote
Experience - 15+
Skills: SAP, HANA, IAM, AWS, Lambda, SAP security engineering
We are seeking an experienced and proactive DevSecOps SAP Engineer to join our Cybersecurity Application Platform Security Team. This role combines expertise in SAP security with a strong foundation in DevSecOps practices to ensure the 'secure by design', 'secure by default' principles throughout development, deployment, and operation of SAP systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cybersecurity platforms, with a deep understanding of SAP. This position plays a critical role in assisting large IT transformation initiative Propel, to move SAP platform to cloud; operate securely. maintaining compliance, enhancing security postures, and supporting our SAP ecosystem.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 3 years focused on SAP security engineering.
  • Proven expertise in SAP platforms, including SAP HANA, BOBJ, BW, GRC, and NetWeaver Gateway.
  • Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, including CI/CD pipeline security and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible, or similar).
  • Familiarity with the shared responsibility model in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid SAP deployments.
  • Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), clean core a plus.
  • Experience with SOX compliance and auditing processes in SAP environments.
  • Hands-on knowledge of SAP security modules, role administration, and SSO implementation (e.g., SAML, OAuth, Kerberos).
  • Experience with SAP RISE or other SAP cloud transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
  • Relevant certifications such as SAP Certified Technology Associate Security, CISSP, CISM, or DevSecOps-specific credentials are a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Technical Skills:
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.
  • Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) in SAP environments.
  • Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
  • Understanding of identity and access management (IAM) tools integrated with SAP systems.
Soft Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate security concepts to diverse audiences, including engineers, product managers, and executives.
  • Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with teams to align on security priorities and influence roadmaps.