Security & Compliance Associate (m/f/d) SAP Academy Program

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from. 

 

 

Shape the Future of Security & Compliance with SAP 

Are you ready to shape the future of security and compliance? Join the SAP Academy for Security & Compliance and become a driving force behind the protection of people, data, and innovation. 

 

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 and German is a plus

 

 

Meet the 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. 

 

 

Ready to Make an Impact? 

Apply today and start your journey at the SAP Academy for Security & Compliance on November 1st, 2025. 

 

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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

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 and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

 

Requisition ID: 430590  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Graduate  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid