Software-Development Operations

Senior Windows DevOps Engineer

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. 

 

Meet your team 

SAP SuccessFactors is a leading cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) suite designed to help organizations manage their workforce effectively and efficiently. This comprehensive suite covers a wide range of HR processes, from payroll and employee records to talent management and analytics, all delivered through the scalability and accessibility of the cloud. 

SAP SuccessFactors  Cloud Operations Team Engages  in defining, developing, and managing  internal, Shared and customer services  which are running on the servers  hosted across  Multi Cloud   environments like Azure, Google Cloud Platform and SAP home grown Cloud Platform.

DevOps windows  team which is  part of SAP SuccessFactors Cloud Operations manages the Active Directory core services , ActiveDirectory hardening and windows server security management, SFTP cluster service, Microsoft windows clustering service, DNS service, privileged access management, user access control management, patch management, performance monitoring, diagnosing and resolving system errors and technical problems, and regular day-to-day operations

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Windows Clustering: Design, configure, and manage Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC) for high availability and disaster recovery.
  • Active Directory: Administer and maintain Active Directory (AD) services, including user and group management, Group Policy Objects (GPO), and domain controller configuration.
  • Privilege Access Management (PAM): Manage PAM solutions to ensure secure access to critical systems and data.
  • Cloud Services (Azure & GCP): Deploy, manage, and monitor cloud infrastructure on Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
  • Data Keeper: Utilize DataKeeper for synchronous and asynchronous replication to ensure data redundancy and high availability.
  • PowerShell Scripting: Develop, test, and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation of system administration tasks and process improvements.
  • Group Policy: Create, modify, and troubleshoot GPOs to manage and secure Windows environments effectively.
  • MSSQL Cluster Management: Configure and manage MSSQL clusters to ensure database availability, performance, and reliability.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to Windows environments, including performance bottlenecks, system failures, and security breaches.
  • SFTP and Globalscape: Implement and manage Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) solutions and administer Globalscape for secure data transfer and storage.
  • Distributed Microsoft Windows-based Systems: Design, deploy, and manage distributed Windows-based systems to support business applications and services.
  • Microsoft Certification: Maintain relevant Microsoft certifications to ensure up-to-date knowledge and adherence to best practices.
  • Network and Windows Server Hardening: Implement security measures and best practices to harden Windows servers and network infrastructure against potential threats.
  • Automation and CI/CD: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployment and configuration management processes.
  • Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all configurations, procedures, and changes. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

 

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of related experience
  • Proven experience in Windows Clustering, Active Directory, PAM, Azure, GCP, and other listed technologies.
  • Strong scripting skills in PowerShell.
  • In-depth understanding of Windows Server hardening techniques.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSE, MCSA).
  • Azure/GCP industry certification
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Experience with additional automation tools and scripting languages.
  •  Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Bring out your best

SAP 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.  

 

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 and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide 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: Careers@sap.com.
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.

 

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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

 

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes 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 141,700 - 294,700 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. 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: 410935 | Work Area:Software-Development Operations  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Requisition ID:  410935
Posted Date:  Feb 19, 2025
Work Area:  Software-Development Operations
Career Status:  Professional
Employment Type:  Regular Full Time
Expected Travel:  0 - 10%
Location: 

Palo Alto, CA, US, 94304

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