SAP NS2 Development Architect - SAP
Herndon, VA
About the Job
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.
NS2 COMPANY DESCRIPTION
SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services.SAP National Security Services Inc. (SAP NS2) is an independent U.S. subsidiaryof SAP.At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets, and information of Americans.Weoffer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.
This position requires access to customer data. Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. All internals must have managers approval to transfer.
Please note that candidates local to Metro DC are strongly preferred and the anticipated start date for the position is January 2025.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Architect is responsible for advancing and supporting the NS2 Cloud Portfolio across various operational lines, including architecture, hyperscalers, and technical teams. Key duties include designing architecture, creating presentations and white papers, and contributing to solution strategies based on customer needs.This role involves hands-on work with engineering teams to gather requirements, implement security controls, and document designs and system security plans.
The Development Architect will also lead or contribute to Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to ensure new technologies meet SAP NS2 standards.The position requires interaction with the NS2 architecture team, customers, and global product/solution management to support business development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, positive, flexible, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES
+ Collects and documents requirements and constraints with high impact on the architecture as basis for architectural decisions
+ Is responsible for defining the product's architecture together with implementation team(s), drives alignment of architecture concepts and ensures documentation in architecture concept document(s)
+ Identifies opportunities for reuse of architecture concepts or software parts and cross-team synergies
+ Aligns architecture with stakeholders regarding architectural or technical dependencies
+ Supports and advices product owner by ensuring technical and architectural feasibility, readiness, and compliance
+ Is responsible for setting up collaboration with the developers/architects of the product team/implementation team(s) and contributes to all tasks of implementation team/product team
+ Coaches and advises implementation team(s) on all aspects which have impact on the architecture, reviews design documents of implementation teams regarding compliance with ACD and relevant product line guideline
+ Monitors implementation of the architecture concepts together with implementation team
+ Implements software parts, typically related to infrastructure or architecture
+ Proposes improvements and innovations for implementing a product but also in development processes and methodologies
+ Gather information, architecture diagrams and implementation of the security controls through interfacing with the security architecture and security engineering teams
+ Develop documentation such as, but not limited to, High Level Designs, Low Level Designs, SSP, security plans, Technical Blueprints, procedures, and processes
+ Has experience with understanding the intent of different security controls required for regulated customer bases such as SOC, PCI, and FedRAMP
+ Assist with the regulated Cloud authorization assessments, to include SOC, NIST, and other but not limited to, prep of operations team through training and mock interviews, update documentation as required, and support assessor requests
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelors degree in computer science / MIS / Information Technology, or equivalent experience in Information Security, Information Technology, or related technical discipline
+ 10 years of Information Technology experience
+ Experience with Cloud technologies, especially AWS, Azure and GCP, desirable
+ Experience with SOC and/or FedRAMP and other authorization processes and risk management framework
+ Experience in developing, evaluating, and implementing information security architectures, technologies, standards, and practices to secure applications and IT systems, desirable
+ Experience in development of security architecture documentation such as High- and Low-Level Designs, SSP, policies, procedures, etc
+ Excellent communication skills and the proven ability to work effectively with all levels of IT and business management.
+ Skill in preparing and making written and oral presentations of complex technical nature.
+ Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS DESIRED:
+ Professional industry certifications in area of expertise.
+ Good to have: 5 years of experience in S/4HANA (Basis)
+ Knowledge of Industry Best Practices for Architecture such as TOGAF
+ Hyperscaler Certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent in Azure and/or GCP
+ Knowledge of Best Practice and security guides (ex. NIST 800-53 rev 4, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, SOC 1, SOC 2)
+ ISC CISSP or ISACA CISM or equivalent certification
Please note that candidates local to Metro DC are strongly preferred and the anticipated start date for the position is January 2025.
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
SAPs 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 : SAPbelieves the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAPs 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 159900 - 367000(USD) USD.The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidatewill be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills,experience, scope ofthe role, location, etc. as determinedthrough theselection 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 (https://www.sapnorthamericabenefits.com/en/public/welcome) .
Requisition ID: 404979| Work Area:Software-Design and Development| Expected Travel: 0 - 10%| Career Status: Professional| Employment Type: Regular Full Time| Additional Locations:#LI-Hybrid
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.
NS2 COMPANY DESCRIPTION
SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services.SAP National Security Services Inc. (SAP NS2) is an independent U.S. subsidiaryof SAP.At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets, and information of Americans.Weoffer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.
This position requires access to customer data. Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. All internals must have managers approval to transfer.
Please note that candidates local to Metro DC are strongly preferred and the anticipated start date for the position is January 2025.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Architect is responsible for advancing and supporting the NS2 Cloud Portfolio across various operational lines, including architecture, hyperscalers, and technical teams. Key duties include designing architecture, creating presentations and white papers, and contributing to solution strategies based on customer needs.This role involves hands-on work with engineering teams to gather requirements, implement security controls, and document designs and system security plans.
The Development Architect will also lead or contribute to Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to ensure new technologies meet SAP NS2 standards.The position requires interaction with the NS2 architecture team, customers, and global product/solution management to support business development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, positive, flexible, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES
+ Collects and documents requirements and constraints with high impact on the architecture as basis for architectural decisions
+ Is responsible for defining the product's architecture together with implementation team(s), drives alignment of architecture concepts and ensures documentation in architecture concept document(s)
+ Identifies opportunities for reuse of architecture concepts or software parts and cross-team synergies
+ Aligns architecture with stakeholders regarding architectural or technical dependencies
+ Supports and advices product owner by ensuring technical and architectural feasibility, readiness, and compliance
+ Is responsible for setting up collaboration with the developers/architects of the product team/implementation team(s) and contributes to all tasks of implementation team/product team
+ Coaches and advises implementation team(s) on all aspects which have impact on the architecture, reviews design documents of implementation teams regarding compliance with ACD and relevant product line guideline
+ Monitors implementation of the architecture concepts together with implementation team
+ Implements software parts, typically related to infrastructure or architecture
+ Proposes improvements and innovations for implementing a product but also in development processes and methodologies
+ Gather information, architecture diagrams and implementation of the security controls through interfacing with the security architecture and security engineering teams
+ Develop documentation such as, but not limited to, High Level Designs, Low Level Designs, SSP, security plans, Technical Blueprints, procedures, and processes
+ Has experience with understanding the intent of different security controls required for regulated customer bases such as SOC, PCI, and FedRAMP
+ Assist with the regulated Cloud authorization assessments, to include SOC, NIST, and other but not limited to, prep of operations team through training and mock interviews, update documentation as required, and support assessor requests
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelors degree in computer science / MIS / Information Technology, or equivalent experience in Information Security, Information Technology, or related technical discipline
+ 10 years of Information Technology experience
+ Experience with Cloud technologies, especially AWS, Azure and GCP, desirable
+ Experience with SOC and/or FedRAMP and other authorization processes and risk management framework
+ Experience in developing, evaluating, and implementing information security architectures, technologies, standards, and practices to secure applications and IT systems, desirable
+ Experience in development of security architecture documentation such as High- and Low-Level Designs, SSP, policies, procedures, etc
+ Excellent communication skills and the proven ability to work effectively with all levels of IT and business management.
+ Skill in preparing and making written and oral presentations of complex technical nature.
+ Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS DESIRED:
+ Professional industry certifications in area of expertise.
+ Good to have: 5 years of experience in S/4HANA (Basis)
+ Knowledge of Industry Best Practices for Architecture such as TOGAF
+ Hyperscaler Certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent in Azure and/or GCP
+ Knowledge of Best Practice and security guides (ex. NIST 800-53 rev 4, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, SOC 1, SOC 2)
+ ISC CISSP or ISACA CISM or equivalent certification
Please note that candidates local to Metro DC are strongly preferred and the anticipated start date for the position is January 2025.
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
SAPs 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 : SAPbelieves the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAPs 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 159900 - 367000(USD) USD.The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidatewill be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills,experience, scope ofthe role, location, etc. as determinedthrough theselection 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 (https://www.sapnorthamericabenefits.com/en/public/welcome) .
Requisition ID: 404979| Work Area:Software-Design and Development| Expected Travel: 0 - 10%| Career Status: Professional| Employment Type: Regular Full Time| Additional Locations:#LI-Hybrid
Source : SAP