IT Operations Security and Compliance Architect

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 do

This position as Operations Security and Compliance Architect / Expert offers the unique opportunity to drive and contribute to cross-projects in IT Operations, supporting SAP's strategy to be customer zero in using our own cloud products and services.

The role aims to proactively drive and support the execution of mission-critical project in SAP's own IT organization, supporting the change to our journey to the cloud and AI.

You'll be part of an international, diverse team, working in a role that's pivotal to our continued IT operations, governance as well as security and compliance posture.

• You will play a key role in the transformation of the company's security journey, contributing on a highly professional level to security projects and tools
• Create executable blueprints and concepts according to SAP's global security/compliance strategy and drive execution within IT Operations
• Coach and help subject matter experts in IT Operations to implement these concepts and play an integral part in crucial implementations yourself
• Co-develop and run our custom/internal tools for daily operation (incl. automation, AI agents)
• Support the IT protect security program within IT operations as key subject matter expert and architect
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing workflows, and implementing tools and methodologies that enhance end-to-end process efficiency

What you bring

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, business informatics, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience working in IT security / compliance / or related functions or highly regulated environments

• Proven track in successfully creating concepts and driving implementations in security programs through multiple organizations

• Hands-On experience with SAP's operations tools and processes

• Hands-On Experience and knowledge in core cybersecurity areas like Enterprise Vulnerability Management (EVM)

• Experience and knowledge about NIST framework and implementation is a plus

• Certification in the following areas is a plus: Security: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA.

• Fluent written and spoken English skills, German is a plus

Meet your team

The Compliance, Security and Process Governance team in is a team within CPIT supporting IT Operations and CPIT itself to run and operate solutions in the most efficient, compliant and secure way. It is offering a wide range of services covering security/compliance, lifecycle service management, data volume management and hybrid operation topics

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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