Automation Engineer

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About the Role

We're looking for an experienced IAM Automation Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of automated identity and access infrastructure across AWS , GCP , and hybrid environments. You'll work hands-on with Okta , Active Directory (AD) , and LDAP , while building scalable, auditable workflows using Infrastructure as Code , automated secrets and certificate management , and modern scripting languages like Python , Bash , and PowerShell .

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for IAM systems using Terraform , Ansible , and CloudFormation .
• Automate IAM lifecycle events (provisioning, deprovisioning, role and group management) across Okta , Active Directory , and LDAP .
• Create and maintain automated workflows using Python , PowerShell , and Bash to support IAM pipelines and cloud-native functions (e.g., AWS Lambda ).
• Manage automated secrets rotation and certificate lifecycle using tools like AWS Secrets Manager , ACM , Vault , or Certbot .
• Integrate with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab) for continuous deployment of IAM and security configurations.
• Orchestrate event-driven automation that reacts to identity lifecycle events and aligns with zero trust and least privilege principles.
• Connect IAM workflows with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and Jira , enabling self-service and audit logging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IAM automation aligns with security, compliance, and operational goals.

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of experience in IAM, DevSecOps, or infrastructure automation roles.
• Solid hands-on experience with Okta , Active Directory , and OpenLDAP in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Strong automation experience using Terraform , Ansible , and CloudFormation .
• Proven scripting ability in Python , Bash , and PowerShell (comfortable switching between them as needed).
• Experience with AWS services (IAM, Lambda, Secrets Manager, ACM) and GCP IAM tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based version control.
• Integration experience with ServiceNow , Jira , or other ITSM platforms.
• Working knowledge of IAM best practices: RBAC, ABAC, SSO, JIT access, and audit controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience automating certificate lifecycle management using tools like Certbot , Venafi , Smallstep , or Vault PKI .
• Familiarity with federated identity protocols (SAML, OIDC), SCIM provisioning , and SSO integrations.
• Knowledge of secrets rotation, zero standing privilege, and identity governance best practices.
• Experience writing modular automation code for reuse across cloud environments or business units.

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SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone feels included and can run at their best. 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 need accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or complete your application, please email Recruiting Operations Team: 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.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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