Security & Compliance Associate (SAP Next Gen Academy Program) (m/f/d)

Job Description

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.

Shape the Future of Security & Compliance at SAP

Are you ready to make a real impact in security and compliance? Join the SAP Academy for Security & Compliance and become a driving force behind the protection of people, data, and innovation.

What You'll Do

Join the SAP Academy for Security & Compliance – a two-year rotational program designed for recent graduates and early-career talent. You’ll gain hands-on experience across SAP’s security and compliance divisions:

• Cybersecurity: Defend SAP’s digital infrastructure through incident response, threat intelligence, forensics, and vulnerability management.
• Physical Security: Safeguard global facilities and employees through access control, surveillance, and emergency planning.
• Security Risk & Compliance: Shape SAP’s compliance posture by developing policies, monitoring controls, and conducting audits.

A unique highlight of the program is an international rotation. You’ll spend part of your journey at one of SAP’s global locations, where you will:

• Work in a multicultural environment
• Gain cross-cultural communication skills
• Build a global professional network
• Learn to adapt security and compliance strategies to diverse regional contexts

This international experience not only strengthens your technical and strategic capabilities but also equips you with the cultural intelligence needed to thrive in a global organization.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Comprehensive onboarding experience at SAP’s global headquarters in Germany
• On-the-job learning, mentorship, and professional development

What You Bring

We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to grow into future leaders in security and compliance. Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Public Safety, Security/Crisis Management, or related fields
• 0-2 years of professional work experience (internships and working student time excluded)
• A basic understanding of cybersecurity and security compliance
• A curious and agile mindset, with a passion for learning and the resilience to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate ideas clearly and effectively
• Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness that support inclusive teamwork and thoughtful stakeholder engagement
• A growing foundation in business acumen and emerging technologies – especially artificial intelligence – paired with a results-oriented approach and the courage to take initiative
• Proficiency in English and German

Meet the Team

Join a global, collaborative, and purpose-driven security and compliance team at SAP. Whether you're working in cyber defense, physical security, or compliance, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive environment that values your growth and contributions.

At SAP, we don’t just build software—we build trust. As part of our security and compliance team, you’ll help protect the digital backbone of over 400,000 companies worldwide.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and start your journey with the SAP Academy for Security & Compliance on September 1, 2026.

#SAPNextGen #SAPAcademyforSecurityandCompliance

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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 world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides 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.

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Requisition ID: 454837 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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