Information Security Compliance Senior Specialist (f/m/d)

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. 

What You’ll Do:

Are you passionate about data protection and compliance? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact?

As an Information Security Compliance Senior Specialist (f/m/d), you will play a key role in ensuring adherence to data protection regulations, identifying and mitigating security risks, and enhancing compliance frameworks.

Your expertise will help shape policies, procedures, and best practices to safeguard corporate infrastructure and applications effectively.

• Identify, assess, and manage privacy and data protection risks across products and services
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address security and compliance gaps
• Support leadership in developing and implementing privacy, compliance, and risk management strategies
• Provide guidance on the implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for data protection
• Stay up to date with evolving industry regulations and security/privacy frameworks
• Research and analyze current regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing compliance
• Continuously improve and optimize processes, templates, and risk management approaches
• Assist leadership in defining and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support internal and external audits, including follow-up activities

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, data protection, and privacy regulations
• Strong analytical skills in working with information systems and third-party risk assessments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (German is a plus)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently
• Deep understanding of information systems architecture and security frameworks
• Expertise in regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and security standards like ISO 27001, CSA STAR
• Security and privacy certifications such as CISA, CIPP/E, or CIPT (mandatory)
• A university degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus

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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: 418594  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Part-Time, or Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
 

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