Cyber Defense Associate

We help the world run better
At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What Youll Do:

Join the SAP Academy for Security & Compliance a two-year rotational program designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals. Youll gain hands-on experience across SAPs security and compliance divisions:

Cybersecurity: Defend SAPs digital infrastructure through incident response threat intelligence forensics and vulnerability management.

Physical Security: Safeguard global facilities and employees with access control surveillance and emergency planning.

Security Risk & Compliance: Shape SAPs compliance posture by developing policies monitoring controls and conducting audits.

A unique highlight of the program is the international rotation. Youll spend part of your journey at one of SAPs global locations where you will:

Work in a multicultural environment

Gain cross-cultural communication skills

Build a global professional network

Learn to adapt security and compliance strategies to diverse regional contexts

This international experience not only strengthens your technical and strategic capabilities but also equips you with the cultural intelligence needed to thrive in a global organization.

Youll also benefit from:

comprehensive onboarding experience at SAPs global headquarters in Germany

On-the-job learning mentorship and professional development

What You Bring:

Were looking for passionate individuals eager to grow into future leaders in security and compliance. Requirements include:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Systems Public Safety Security/Crisis Management or related fields

Strong analytical mindset and business acumen

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Leadership potential and proactive attitude

Organizational strength and team spirit

Proficiency in English

Meet your team:

Join a global collaborative and purpose-driven security and compliance organization at SAP. Whether youre working in cyber defense physical security or compliance youll be part of a diverse and inclusive environment that values your growth and contributions.

At SAP we dont just build softwarewe build trust. As part of our security and compliance team youll help protect the digital backbone of over 400000 companies worldwide

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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
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 world.

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Requisition ID: 434438 Work Area: Information Technology Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Graduate Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid