Product Security Specialist

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Summary 

We are seeking a Product Security Test Engineer to play a vital role in safeguarding our products, applications, and services. You will be responsible for ensuring consistent security across all our offerings, including on-premises and cloud environments (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).

Your primary objective will be to champion the security posture of our products. applications and services through a comprehensive approach that encompasses AI Security, cloud security, mobile security, enterprise product security, and data privacy. This will involve collaborating with the security team, conducting security assessments, analyzing requirements, and recommending technical solutions to ensure compliance and build trust.

This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment for a security professional passionate about building secure products.

What you'll do

• Employ your ethical hacking skills to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across our SAP product and service portfolio.
• Conduct penetration testing specifically designed for AI cloud services to identify vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors.
• Continuously research and analyze emerging AI security threats, assessing their potential impact on SAP AI services.
• Analyze test results, identify vulnerabilities, and document findings in comprehensive assessment reports.
• Proactively research emerging security trends and technologies, recommending solution upgrades and enhancements to mitigate future threats.
• Review codebases to identify potential security vulnerabilities and bugs.
• Foster a culture of security by actively collaborating with developers, security architects, risk management, and other teams to implement best practices and remediate vulnerabilities.

What you bring 

•    University degree in Computer Science, Cyber security, or related technical field.
•    3-6 years of experience in Security along with Penetration testing experience.
•    Proven experience in application security testing, including source code review and penetration testing using industry-standard tools (SAST and DAST tools like Checkmarx, Burp Suite, Mend, Blackduck etc.)
•    Strong understanding of security principles, techniques, and technologies.
•    Prompt engineering with a variety of GenAI models.
•    Data protection and privacy in the context of business applications.
•    Strong understanding of the principles and components of a secure SDOL.
•    Industry-recognized information security certifications is a plus.
•    Fluent in English, both verbal and written communication skills.
•    Self-motivated, quick learner, and passionate about security.
 

​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.
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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.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 405770  | Work Area: Solution and Product Management  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.