Join SAP as a (Senior) Risk Specialist in Walldorf, DE for a regular full-time position. You will run programs to monitor adherence to national security regulations, analyze KPIs, and advise employees on national security protection measures within the Sovereign Cloud environment.
Requirements
Apprenticeship or Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related field.
5+ years of prior experience or strong familiarity with strict regulatory frameworks for sensitive documents and restricted information.
Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
Must reside in Walldorf or direct surroundings and be willing to undergo personal security clearance.
Regular mandatory on-call duty for night-time and weekend coverage required.
Business experience in cooperation with public institutions and authorities is preferred.
Skills & Responsibilities
Regulatory monitoring: Run and mature programs to monitor adherence to national security regulations impacting SAP in the Sovereign Cloud environment.
Risk reporting: Run analysis and report KPIs demonstrating improvement in fulfilling national security regulations.
Advisory services: Advise SAP employees in Germany on questions regarding national security protection measures and sensitive data.
Cross-border collaboration: Collaborate with corporate functions to ensure compliant cross-border collaboration for Sovereign Cloud customers.
Potential transition routes: People from compliance, risk management, or public sector security roles may bring strong regulatory familiarity and stakeholder management skills, alongside meeting the mandatory German and English language requirements and security clearance criteria.
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.
What you'll build
As a Government Security (Senior) Risk Specialist (f/m/d) for Government Security (GS2) you will closely collaborate with all functions at SAP contributing to internal programs enabling SAP’s success in Public Sector and Restricted Industries markets. Your responsibilities include:
Run and mature programs to monitor adherence to national security regulations which may impact SAP directly or indirectly through its engagements with customers and partners in the Sovereign Cloud environment
Run analysis and report KPI’s that demonstrates SAP’s path of improvement to fulfil national security regulations in the US and abroad when delivering Sovereign Cloud capabilities
Contribute to the National Security Governance risk management scheme with dedicated German focused risk reporting out of SAP SE on Sovereign Cloud
Advise SAP employees in Sovereign Cloud and supporting fields at SAP in Germany on questions regarding national security protection measures
Oversee the compliant administration, secure registry management, and legally sound handling of restricted materials and sensitive official data within the department
Continuously collaborate with other corporate functions at SAP to ensure cross-border collaboration of SAP employees for SAP’s Sovereign Cloud customers in public sector and restricted industries
Be advocate in SAP SE to strengthen understanding and posture of SAP National Security Services Inc. with all other SAP affiliates in Germany
What you bring
Apprenticeship or Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related field
5 years + Prior experience or strong familiarity with strict regulatory frameworks regarding the tracking, filing, and processing of sensitive documents and restricted information
Business Experience in cooperation with public institutions and authorities is a plus
Excellent communication and liaison skills
Excellent German language skills both in written and spoken language; English skills both in written and spoken language
Regular mandatory on-call duty for night-time and weekend coverage required
Residing in Walldorf or (direct) surroundings
Willingness to go through personal security clearance (Government process)
Where you belong
SAP Government Security and Secrecy (GS2) organization is part of the SAP Customer Services and Delivery Board Area. This organization ensures strict liability fulfillment of customers’ national security requirements, business enablement in sensitive industries and compliance with Critical Infrastructure as well as Telecommunication regulations for SAP world-wide.
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Requisition ID: 457966 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time
