Cyber Defense Associate

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:

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

• Cybersecurity: Defend SAP's 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 SAP's compliance posture by developing policies, monitoring controls, and conducting audits.

A unique highlight of the program is the international rotation. You'll spend part of your journey at one of SAP's 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.

You'll also benefit from:

• comprehensive onboarding experience at SAP's global headquarters in Germany
• On-the-job learning, mentorship, and professional development

What You Bring:

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

• Bachelor's or Master's 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 you're working in cyber defense, physical security, or compliance, you'll be part of a diverse and inclusive environment that values your growth and contributions.

At SAP, we don't just build software—we build trust. As part of our security and compliance team, you'll help protect the digital backbone of over 400,000 companies worldwide

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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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

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

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

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