SAP NS2 Principal Technical Architect

Overview

We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong.

What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.

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

All internals must have Manager’s approval to transfer.

The SAP Technical Architect will lead activities across multiple technical domains for SAP NS2’s largest and most strategic customers’ innovation and digital transformation initiatives. You’ll possess a good understanding of Public Sector, Regulated Industries customers and the specific needs within Federal, Defense and Aerospace verticals. You’ll prepare and conduct customer workshops to analyze a customer’s “as-is” situation, identify challenges and opportunities, and translate findings into transition and target state architectures.

The SAP Technical Architect will collaborate with SAP Functional and Enterprise Architects and the SAP Engagement Lead on project deliveries, including heatmaps, roadmaps, and technical architectures. Liaise with SMEs from other SAP organizations to address engagement requirements such as product capabilities, gaps, or roadmaps, as well as incident support. Collaborate with SAP Premium Engagement and SAP National Security Services to ensure alignment on project deliverables and service delivery.

Drive the design, implementation, and oversight of SAP solutions' technical architecture.

• Infrastructure and Cloud Architecture
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  Proficiency in cloud and on-premises infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud migration. Knowledge of cloud platforms (SAP BTP, AWS, Azure), hybrid architecture models, and SAP Basis administration.
• Cloud Architecture and SaaS
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  In-depth knowledge of cloud strategies, including SAP Business Technology Platform and cloud-to-cloud integrations. Expertise in SAP S/4
  
  HANA Cloud, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and hybrid cloud solutions, as well as cloud security practices. Solid understanding of SAP’s Cloud and Service strategies like S/4
  
  HANA Private vs. Public Cloud, SAP RISE, and SAP Grow.
• Technical Strategy and Governance
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  Strategic alignment with business objectives, technology governance, and roadmap planning. Ability to assess, prioritize, and guide SAP investments and transformations to align with business goals.
• Integration Architecture
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  Designing and managing seamless integration across SAP and non-SAP systems. Strong understanding of moving customers from SAP Process Integration (PI), Process Orchestration (PO), APIs, and middleware technologies to SAP Integration Suite, Familiar with SAP’s ISA-M methodology.
• Data Architecture and Management
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  Reporting and analytics, data modeling, master data management and governance, and data quality. Expertise in SAP Datasphere, SAP HANA, SAP BW/4
  
  HANA, SAP MDG, data lakes, and data warehousing principles.
• Application Development
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  Understanding of the SAP Clean Core paradigm, SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, ABAP, and customization within SAP’s development framework. Proficiency in SAP development tools (e.g., Web IDE, Eclipse), extension concepts, and methodologies such as Dev Ops and CI/CD.
• Security and Compliance
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  Knowledge of SAP security architecture, identity and access management, and compliance standards. Expertise in SAP GRC, SAP Identity Management, data encryption, access controls, and compliance with GDPR and other regulatory standards.
• Application Lifecycle Management
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  Proficiency in SAP’s…