Cyber Defense Sr Specialist- Devanahalli Bengaluru

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.

As a security incident responder at SAP, you will need to have strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. Working for a major worldwide company like SAP requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

In addition to your technical skills, you will need to be a team player and have a strong sense of accountability and professionalism. You should also be proactive, detail-oriented, and have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Working for a global company like SAP also requires cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and locations. You should be open to learning and continuously improving your skills and be committed to upholding the highest standards of security and compliance in everything you do.

If you have a passion for cybersecurity and want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at SAP.

What you'll do

• Respond promptly and efficiently to security incidents as well as conducting post-incident analysis.
• Detect and respond to threats in network environments.
• Use Splunk and other SIEM tools to identify potential security incidents, create incident reports, and provide an initial assessment of the incident's impact.
• Coordinate response efforts and help remediate identified threats and vulnerabilities.
• Standardize and automate incident response functions and workflows.
• Enhance and maintain playbooks and other documentation for incident response activities.

What you bring

• Experience in a Security Incident Response role or a similar position.
• Excellent understanding of computer networking and common internet protocols.
• Proficient with Splunk and other SIEM tools.
• Familiarity with different types of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, evasion techniques, attack vectors, tools, techniques, and procedures.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts in simple terms.
• Flexibility to adjust to different time zones and working hours as per the requirement.
• General understanding of SAP corporate, its functions, and processes.
• 8+ years of experience and Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience working in a Security Incident Responder role.
• Any additional industry-relevant certifications (like GCIH, ECIH, CISSP, etc.) would be a plus.

As an Sr Cyber Defense Specialist, you are an instrumental partner in driving digital transformation, enabling organizations to harness the power of technology to achieve their strategic objectives. Your technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong interpersonal skills make you a valuable asset in guiding businesses towards a more efficient, secure, and future-ready IT landscape.

• Work closely in an international team of dedicated cyber professionals
• Minimum 2-4 years in security incident response
• Deliver high quality and ensure stable operations
• Working as an Incident Response analyst to identify and respond to security incidents in our environment

Meet your team

The SAP SuccessFactors Human Experience Management Suite (SAP SF HXM) helps organizations redefine their employee experience to ensure people feel connected, empowered, and supported at every step.

You will work on a small team of dedicated analysts who constantly strive to bring a level of maturity and perfection to our work. To be successful in this role, you must have a deep understanding of the attack chain as well as a natural curiosity into the TTP's of an adversary

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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