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What you`ll do

Summary:

• Provide technical expertise in IaaS and IaC, with a focus on network infrastructure development and operations so as automation
• Automate network infrastructure and help optimize network automation processes
• Stay up to date with the latest hyperscalers' technologies and understand their business potential
• Utilize state-of-the art IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible to deploy, operate and maintain Network Infrastructures
• Build, operate and maintain customer to cloud, cross-cloud and private cloud connectivity services
• Drive technology strategy by identifying and implementing innovative solutions for customer and DC connectivity
• Utilize OSS Monitoring and Logging solutions like ELK, Grafana and Prometheus to improve MTTR for Critical Infrastructure
• Collaborate effectively with a global and diverse team, including network engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders
• Participate in 24/7 operations model and maintain SAP's global network infrastructure

The Role:

As Network Architect you will work and collaborate on the new projects within the WAN SAP cloud landscape. Focus will be on the edge services which include connectivity to the Internet, Hyperscalers, but also direct secure connectivity to the customers around the world. You will need to design and contribute to the WAN services monitoring and automation, so as the new service development based on the customer needs. Since we are working in the DevOps model it will be required being available for on-call shifts to support the customers during weekends and working hours.

What you bring

• Master’s degree or proven equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years technical experience with cloud, data center and ISP environment so as IaaS and IaC, and some experience in network automation
• 8 + years and deep knowledge of wide area network protocols, including BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, and data center routing and switching (Certification in Data Center or Service Provider Network field is a plus)
• Deep knowledge of SSL, IPSec, DMVPN solutions and understanding and experience with DDoS solution is a plus
• Proficiency in DevOps tools (Git, GitHub, CI/CD Pipelines)
• Experience with Linux OS environment including virtualized/containerized infrastructure
• Knowledge in at least two programming languages (preferably Golang, Python)
• Strong understanding of the business potential of the latest hyperscalers' technologies. Related certifications are a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse team. Proficiency in German and English written and oral
• Readiness to work early shift occasionally is a plus

Meet your team

WAN team consists around 30 people worldwide and we are responsible to provide external and internal connectivity to the SAP data centers. We are closely working with our SAP Cloud colleagues so as with LoBs and develop and maintain services which are required for the application we offer to the customers.

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.

Requisition ID: 402738 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid