IT Technology Services Senior Specialist - Linux Administration, Hyperscaler, Pacemaker Operations in Toronto

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. The Enhanced Operation Service is part of SAP Enterprise Cloud Services Delivery organization. This is a dedicated team which will focus on leading and optimizing strategic customers’ end-to-end delivery and operation model, during the customer’s cloud transformation journey.

We provide a spectrum of cloud deployment options for our customers with our own infrastructure, our partners and through public cloud infrastructures. RISE with SAP brings together the solutions and services our customers need for a true business transformation, in one package, in the way that works best for them. We know that transformation is a journey, not a destination, so RISE with SAP allows customers to change not only once, but to continually transform – with SAP alongside them during every step of the way.

RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition is one of the key deployment options for our customers' cloud transformation. It provides a comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings to our customers as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP. This enables customers to safeguard their existing SAP ERP investment, while benefiting from a new level of flexibility – tailoring the software to meet their specific needs, retaining company-specific configurations and customizations of their SAP ERP system, and accessing the latest capabilities that give their company a competitive advantage.

Under RISE with SAP, SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA and other SAP applications in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP’s own datacentres, IaaS Hyperscalers, SAP Premium Suppliers or in customers’ own existing datacentres. SAP has established strategic partnerships with the major cloud infrastructure providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to offer customers maximum choice for their SAP private cloud deployment.

Within the Customer Services & Delivery (CS&D) Board area, the mission of the Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) Delivery organization is to run and operate SAP’s private cloud offering. Enhanced Operations Service Senior Specialist plays a pivotal role within the SAP ECS – Enhanced Operations Service (EOS) organization, serving as a trusted advisor responsible for safeguarding and optimizing strategic customers' investments in SAP Enterprise Cloud Services.

What you’ll build: We are looking for an experienced Linux Administration expert for the Enhanced Operations Service (EOS) team who should have a proven track record in Server management with Pacemaker expertise, Critical Situation Handling, with a strong technical and process background.

What you bring:

• 10+ years of experience in administering Linux operating systems (Redhat / SuSe) at an advanced level, with a strong grasp of troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
• Expertise in implementing and managing high availability clustering solutions, especially Pacemaker.
• 5+ years’ experience in Linux HA clusters, preferably Pacemaker, with relevant trainings/certifications.
• Hands-on experience in administering Azure/AWS/GCP environments.
• Networking experience with the suite of TCP/IP, IP routing, NAT, firewalls.
• Experience with network services like DNS and LDAP and HTTP proxies.
• Good understanding of IT security, OS hardening.
• Experience in script programming (e.g., Shell, Perl, Python, Go, etc.) and with server automation tools (e.g. Ansible, CHEF).
• Experience with server operations in large environments and in public clouds – Azure, AWS, GCP.
• Experience in Problem Management, Root cause analysis methodologies.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technologies Management.
• Cloud knowledge (e.g., experience of working in Public Cloud Domains like Microsoft Azure, AWS and GCP).
• Expert Linux Administrator.
• Expert in at least one of the public cloud administrations – Azure, AWS, GCP.
• Capacity to continuously acquire new knowledge in an independent and proactive way.
• Good analytical and solution-oriented thinking.
• Very good communication and networking skills.
• Experience of safeguarding customer relationship.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Very good English language skill.

Where you belong: The Enhanced Operation Service is part of SAP Enterprise Cloud Services Delivery organization. This is a dedicated team which will focus on leading and optimizing strategic customers’ end-to-end delivery and operation model, during the customer’s cloud transformation journey. We provide a spectrum of cloud deployment options for our customers with our own infrastructure, our partners and through public cloud infrastructures.