Senior Risk Specialist / Government Clearance Officer - Slovakia

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.

Purpose and Objectives
SAP Government Security & Secrecy (GS2) is part of the Sovereign Services & Delivery, enabling SAPs Sovereign Cloud.
GS2 ensures SAP’s fulfilment of regulations for government security and secrecy, critical infrastructure, and telecommunications compliance globally, thus enabling SAP performing business in regulated industries and markets.
All mandate holders for national security (Security Cleared Single Points of Contact for National Security Supervisory Authorities) are in the reporting line to GS2.

Education and Qualification/Skills and Competencies
Educational Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Security Studies, Intelligence, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, or a related field.
  Professional certifications advantageous such as:
• Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP)
• ISO 31000 Risk Management Certification
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Security Clearance appropriate for Slovakia

Regulatory Expertise

• Expertise in regulatory and governance frameworks relevant to national security and cloud (e.g. IGI 1300, n° 901/SGDSN/ANSSI, SecNumCloud Framework )
• Knowledge of geopolitical and threat landscape analysis including cyber, espionage, economic security, and hybrid threats.
• Understanding of legal and ethical considerations in national security operations

Public Sector & Defence Experience
Hands-on experience working within or alongside:

• Ministry of Defence or equivalent defence departments
• National intelligence agencies
• Government security or policy-making bodies
• Armed forces or defence contractors
• Experience in developing or implementing risk management frameworks tailored to sensitive government or defence programs.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior government stakeholders, policy advisors, and operational units.
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking
• Strong analytical skills for threat and risk analysis in high-stakes environments.
• Ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods.
• Track record of supporting strategic decision-making through robust risk forecasting, scenario planning, and mitigation strategies.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication skills for briefings, risk reporting, and strategic advisories to senior leadership.
• Experience liaising with cross-departmental teams, international partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Skilled in translating technical or classified risk issues into actionable policy recommendations.

Other Attributes

• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Resilience and ability to operate under pressure or in crisis situations.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development in national and international security affairs.

Expectation and Tasks
GS2 enables business in heavily regulated markets, managing SAPs government accreditations for Secrecy and Critical Infrastructure worldwide. GS2 understands customers national security risk position and translates risk into actionable requirements, processes and controls. Thus, this role is expected to fulfill the following tasks:

• Act as National Security Advisor within the market unit XY and the Region EMEA/MEE
• Manage SAPs Government Accreditations in XY
• Manage Supervisory Authority Interactions for Secrecy & Critical Infrastructure
• Understand Customers National Security Risks
• Translate National Security Requirements into actionable processes & controls
• Enable SAPs Sovereign Cloud via customer and supervisory authortiy interactions
• Perform National Security Governance and Risk Management

Work Experience

• Extensive experience (7–10+ years) in risk management within national security, defence, intelligence, or public sector environments.
• Deep understanding of national and international security policy frameworks, doctrines, and strategies.
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, operational, and reputational risks in complex environments.
• Familiarity with classified environments and secure information handling protocols.

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.

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Requisition ID: 443194 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 30% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid