SAP Security Specialist (m/f/d)

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests for SAP systems such as ECC, S/4HANA, Fiori, and SAP Cloud, identifying security gaps, prioritizing risks, and coordinating remediation efforts
• Proactively monitor SAP systems for unusual activities or threats, lead the investigation and resolution of security incidents, and create clear, actionable playbooks for SAP-specific scenarios
• Support compliance with regulations such as GDPR and SOX by conducting audits, collaborating with internal and external teams, and driving improvements
• Foster the collaboration and partnership with teams across the organization to strengthen SAP security, implement best practices, and establish secure configurations that protect business-critical systems
• Continuously explore new SAP security tools and technologies, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and maintain a strong, future-ready security posture

Who you are

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, combined with several years of hands-on experience in SAP security and vulnerability management
• Strong expertise in working with SAP Security Notes, patch management, and system hardening to safeguard SAP environments
• Familiar with tools like SAP Solution Manager, Cybersecurity Extension, or third-party solutions for monitoring, auditing, and enhancing system security
• Proven experience managing security for S/4HANA, Fiori, and SAP Cloud environments, ensuring a robust defense across diverse platforms
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative mindset for identifying and addressing emerging security challenges

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and  access to public transport (train, bus).
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Information Services GmbH, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.