Information Security Third Party Risk (Senior) Specialist

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. 

 

 

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

Our mission of the SAP Global Security and Cloud Compliance (SGSC) organization is to strengthen the security foundation for SAP, fitting for a world class enterprise software company. Security and Compliance is a critically necessary requirement for the success at SAP's transformation in the

areas of cloud, Al, and sustainability, both internally and externally for SAP's customers. The Role within Information Security Risk Management is part of the Global Security Compliance and Risk unit which encompasses Governance, Compliance and Certification, as well as Information Security Risk Management.

 

Information Security Risk Management aims to proactively safeguard our organization's assets, reputation, and stakeholders by improving the risk culture for behaviour towards, risk taking, negative outcomes, and policy compliance by enhancing trust and risk mitigation while protecting the core values of our organization at all times.

 

This position as Information Security Third Party Risk Specialist offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the Information Security Risk Management Strategy while providing significant value to our business stakeholders. You'll be part of an international, diverse team, working in a role that's pivotal to our continued security and compliance posture.

 

What you'll do:

• Perform Inherent Risk Assessments with the Line of Business Units for the services to be provided by third parties to identify the relevancy of the risk based on security, privacy and compliance.
• Perform Information Security Risk Assessments to the third parties that provide relevant services to SAP, evaluate responses, technical and non-technical evidences and raise potential findings.
• Track timelines of identified findings on a periodic basis to ensure the remediation of controls gaps.
• Communicate efficiently the results of the different risk assessments to the relevant stakeholders: third parties, Line of Business Units, BISO/risk coordinators.
• Follow-up the status of the risk assessments, findings and security agreements, and appropriately escalate to the relevant stakeholders when needed.

 

What you bring

• Professional working experience within Cyber Security, Supply Chain, Cloud and Application Security and/or Information Security Risk functions and processes.
• Knowledge in Information Security, Cloud and/or AI related frameworks (ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 42001, NIST CSF, etc.)
• Stakeholder engagement/management — communicate clearly and convincingly with different stakeholders.
• Demonstrate accountability, transparency, integrity, and a team-oriented approach.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• 2-5 years' experience working in cyber security risk operations or risk management operations functions.
• Fluent written and spoken English skills.

 

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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Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

 

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Requisition ID: 450823  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid