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YOUR FUTURE ROLE
SAP SS&D (Sovereign Services & Delivery) unit is looking for a Multicontrolframework Sr. Specialist / Expert (f/m/d) focusing on building a Multicontrolframework for the restricted part of the SAP Cloud Infrastructure in Germany.
As an Expert Multicontrolframework, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive multicontrol framework that encompasses IT security, physical security controls, and compliance. You will ensure the highest level of security compliance for our cloud solutions provided to public sector and regulated industries customers, aligning with German data classification standards such as VS-NfD (Classified Information – For Official Use Only).
Your primary responsibilities will include:
1. Setting up and support in managing a multicontrol framework that integrates IT security (technical and compliance) and physical security controls.
2. Ensuring full compliance with VS-NfD and relevant standards such as IT baseline protection (IT-Grundschutz), ISO 27001, and IT Security Products (7164).
3. Collaborating with internal teams and external auditors to prepare and provide comprehensive documentation and presentations that ensure conformity with these standards.
4. Support to manage the entire security lifecycle for cloud solutions deployed in public sector and regulated industries, ensuring their alignment with the highest security standards.
5. Consulting with customers during presales, helping to identify specific security requirements, developing solutions, and demonstrating how our products meet stringent regulatory needs.
6. Be involved in maintaining strong relationships with supervisory authorities and ensuring successful external audits.
7. Supporting and guiding cross-functional teams on security compliance strategies, particularly for public sector & regulated industries.
8. Staying updated on emerging threats and security trends to continuously improve security frameworks.
9. Providing leadership and guidance on cloud security best practices and working closely with technical teams to integrate security within cloud solutions.
YOUR PROFILE
You are an experienced and proactive security expert with a strong background in IT and physical security frameworks. Your profile should demonstrate some of the experience below:
10. Master degree (or equivalent)
11. 10+ years of total work experience including IT Security and/or compliance roles
12. Willingness to undergo the process for a personal security clearance according to German Security Clearance Act
13. Track record in analyzing (national) security regulations and translating the requirements into corporate actions
14. Experience with IT security frameworks and compliance standards, particularly VS-NfD, ISO 27001, and IT baseline protection (IT-Grundschutz).
15. Knowledge and hands-on experience with IT security products (7164) and security architectures for cloud solutions.
16. Solid understanding of the public sector and regulated industries' unique security needs, including experience in setting up security controls for cloud solutions.
17. Experience working with customers and presales teams, helping to tailor security solutions that meet their regulatory requirements.
18. Demonstrated ability to support or even lead external audits and communicate effectively with supervisory authorities and auditors.
19. Cloud knowledge and experience, including the deployment and management of secure cloud environments in regulated industries.
20. Understanding of contractual terms and conditions for identification of required actions to protect government classified information
21. Experience and/or knowledge about working in VS-NfD environments, including familiarity with the requirements of authorities and regulated industries.
22. Knowledge about German National Industry Security Manual regulations
23. Ability to analyze political situations and interdependencies in Germany
24. End-to-end understanding of government communication
25. Negation skills with government authorities and security organizations
26. Excellent c-level communication & presentation skills
27. Excellent German and English language skills both written and spoken
28. Advanced experience and proven track record in heavily regulated markets with an existing network of stakeholders
ABOUT THE TEAM
The SAP Sovereign Services & Delivery unit is part of the SAP Customer Services & Delivery Area and ensures strict liability fulfillment of customers’ national security requirements, business enablement in sensitive industries and compliance with Critical Infrastructure and Telecommunications Compliance for SAP world-wide
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