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YOUR FUTURE ROLE

The SAP Government Security unit is looking for a Government Security Officer to support the Finnish Government Security portfolio, as well as manage government security requirements and activities to comply with SAP policies and various government contract security programs. The candidate will seek opportunities to build and improve internal operations nationally and will be directly responsible for the daily execution of specific security processes. The candidate will also have a role in collaborating with the Government Security team globally.

Core responsibilities include:

Help design and maintain government security requirements for all SAP entities in Finland

Support the fulfillment of government security and regulatory requirements in government, public sector, and highly regulated industries across consulting, sales, pre-sales, and other market unit teams

Manage Finnish government security relationships to ensure full alignment with the regulation and internal SAP compliance policies

Manage and process SAP security clearances throughout their lifecycle including initiation, application, authorization, maintenance, retirement, and archiving activities

Assist with the coordination, preparation and submission of documents related to visits and subcontracting activities

Maintain internal reporting and ensure employees receive mandatory security briefings

Support the EMEA Government Security team and participate in global alignment activities

Help design and maintain training and awareness programs

Maximize your potential, grow your professional network, continuously learn, and build a unique understanding of software delivery models in government and regulated industry

YOUR PROFILE

You are a self-starting, resilient, goal-oriented individual eager to learn and contribute to a broader team. You embody a positive can-do attitude, are team-oriented, open-minded, always curious, and have a passion for solving problems. You like to work on meaningful projects and are energized by working across diverse teams. You are interested in learning about security and compliance in a global company that is enabling some of the most security-conscious organizations in the world.

Bachelor's degree as a minimum (or comparable certification/in-firm training/experience) in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Security, Business, Public Policy, International Affairs, Government Relations, or related discipline/academic program.

8 years experience with dealing with government relations, international affairs, government security and/or cybersecurity type roles

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments

Display a high degree of integrity, discretion and professionalism when exposed to sensitive information

Confident written and oral communication skills, including presenting to groups of people

Working knowledge and understanding of government security processes

Self-starter and comfortable initiating and building government relationships

Former government employee is a plus

Able to both work within a team and as an individual contributor

Eligible for a Finnish security clearance

Language

-Fluent in Finnish and English (verbal and written)

-Other languages considered an asset

ABOUT THE TEAM

The SAP Government Security unit is part of the SAP CEO Board Area and has a mandate to ensure strict fulfillment of regulatory obligations in the context of various contract security programs world-wide. The global SAP Government Security team focuses on security obligations and risks associated with federal, provincial, municipal, and highly regulated industry customers with special security requirements.

We build breakthroughs together

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 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 200 million users and more than 100,000 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, we build breakthroughs, together.

We win with inclusion

SAPs 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 and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

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

Requisition ID: 390216 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.