Security Data & Platform Engineering Leader

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We are seeking a highly seasoned and dynamic leader to drive our enterprise security data mesh initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data ingestion, curation, and analytics to maximize stakeholder value. This leader will ensure compliance, visibility, and robust analytics across all HyperScalers and on-premises data lakes to safeguard SAP on a global scale. An authority in embedding security by design, this individual will manage a holistic program catering to internal stakeholders. Additionally, the leader will be responsible for orchestrating and overseeing our comprehensive data strategy, particularly in relation to DevOps integrations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and the protection and integrity of both our cloud-based and on-premises environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Security Data Standards
   • Manage and optimize standards governing what data is required to be collected, stored and lifecycle.
   • Develop and implement advanced log management strategies to support security monitoring, incident response, and compliance requirements.
2. Data Ingestion Pipeline:
   • Oversee the collection, enrichment, filtering and monitoring of data streams.
3. Data Storage:
   • Manage an array of storage locations (e.g., Data Warehouse, Data Lake)
   • Familiarity with HyperScaler storage capabilities and platforms (e.g., Azure Blob, AWS S3)
4. DevOps:
   • Advocate and integrate security practices into the DevOps lifecycle (DevSecOps), promoting continuous security and compliance.
   • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to streamline and secure CI/CD pipelines.
   • Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, ensuring secure deployment practices.
5. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM):
   • Design, manage and monitor a federated SIEM system for health and wellness to ensure its available for peer organizations to utilize to detect, respond and contain threats.
   • Develop use cases, perform tuning, and maintain SIEM health and optimization.
6. Cloud Security:
   • Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud security strategy that aligns with business goals and compliance requirements.
   • Ensure the protection of data and services across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
   • Conduct regular security assessments and risk analysis.

Key Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on log management, DevOps, SIEM, and cloud security.
• Proven experience leading security engineering teams.
• Expert knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, Snowflake, Sumo Logic).
• Advanced experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including security best practices and tools.
• Proven experience running Agile Teams and following ceremonies.
• Strong understanding of data formats, protocols, authentication, authorization, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, DORA).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security, or similar are highly desirable.

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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.  

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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.

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 275800 - 469000(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

Requisition ID: 414438 | Work Area:Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Executive | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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