Basis & Security - IT Architecture Senior Specialist

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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

One of SAP's strategic customers has initiated a transformation program, part of which is to consume their SAP landscape of 130 systems as an enhanced private cloud model provided by SAP on RISE. To ensure the best level of service, a dedicated team has been set up within SAP Enterprise Cloud Services to work for this strategic client. The goal of this team is to operate the entire customer SAP landscape and drive innovation adoption.

As an IT Architecture - Security Senior Specialist, you are responsible for

• Live and breathe the security culture of SAP ECS and our strategic customers.
• Take responsibility for customer-specific security requirements and bring these to life.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of security solutions, the customer security roadmap, and work with respective providers to ensure on-time, first-time right implementation.
• Participate in the risk management, compliance, audit, and vulnerability management.

What you bring

Understanding of security risks, best practices, and solutions for the following technical layers

• Hyperscaler: Azure
• Database HANA
• Application: SAP platform security (ABAP, JAVA, Web Dispatcher), SAP BTP, cloud connector, etc
• OS: SUSE, Windows, Kubernetes
• Networking

Practical experience in network security topics

Solid understanding of authentication and communication protocols

Soft skills

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, placing their needs and preferences at the forefront.
• Possesses exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, enabling effective communication and prompt resolution of issues.
• Capable of explaining complex technical concepts to individuals without a technical background, displaying confidence and clarity.

Certification

• One or more relevant security certifications

Work experience

• 5+ years in a security role, being responsible for SAP applications and databases, OS, and network. 2+ years architecting security solutions
• Working in customer-facing roles, preferably at the executive level

Meet your team

SAP Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) is part of the Customer Services & Delivery board area. As a private cloud managed services provider, SAP ECS is offering and contributing to key aspects of the intelligent business transformation journey.

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Bring out your best

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