Security Expert in Identity and Access Management team

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.

Build it

We are looking for a Security Expert with a clear cloud focus to join our team and help us achieve our mission.

Do you like the idea of becoming part of an international team, taking responsibility from day 1, and boosting the team's performance with your ideas? You will design, implement, and test new microservice-based cloud applications.

Your responsibilities include:

• Define and implement security best practices for Java-based microservices and distributed systems

• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security design reviews for microservices, APIs, and integration points

• Perform code reviews and static/dynamic analysis to identify vulnerabilities in Java applications

• Guide developers on secure coding practices and remediation strategies
• Ensure alignment with security standards (e.g., FIPS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR)
• Support audits, penetration tests, and certification processes
• Implement and support Sovereign Cloud deployments and operations

Bring it

• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum 6 years of professional development experience with deep understanding of security principles

• Proven experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI, IBM Cloud, OpenStack, Cloud Foundry or similar
• Preferred knowledge of regulatory environments like GDPR, SOC2, FIPS, etc.

Belong

Our team develops an industry-leading class of Identity and Access Management (IAG) cloud applications. We are focused on microservice architecture, DevOps principles, and CI/CD delivery.

We are highly motivated and skilled engineers with locations in Walldorf (Germany), Palo Alto (California, US) and Brno (Czech Republic).

Global team presence and adoption of modern technologies give you a lot of flexibility to follow your developer interests, cooperation with international teams and always the latest technology trends

Benefits we provide to our employees:

• You will get initial training on technical and business topics
• SAP will provide continuous training to increase your qualification
• Flexible working hours and home office option
• SAP will fully refund salary for sick days (12 per year) and sick leaves (up to one month)
• 5 weeks of vacation per year
• Meal vouchers, fully paid by company
• Company car and company phone according to the company car policy
• Contribution to sport/culture/leisure
• Yearly bonuses, employee stock purchase plans
• Contributions to the pension/life insurance

You will be part of the SAP Labs Network.

SAP Labs are research and development locations that build and improve SAP core products. With 20 labs in 17 countries, SAP Labs drive thought leadership globally as well as in their local ecosystems, allowing SAP to innovate, grow, and succeed.

The SAP Lab in Brno operates in four major development areas: Globalization Services, Application Innovation Services, S/4HANA User Experience and S/4HANA Finance directly supporting thousands of active SAP customers. Developers are directly involved in the newest products, which SAP plans to bring to market, using the latest technology such as in-memory computing, cloud-based applications, and advanced user interfaces.

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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