(Senior) IT Risk Specialist (f/m/d)

Overview

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you’ll build

SAP SS&D (Sovereign Services & Delivery) is looking for an IT Risk Specialist (f/m/d) to operate and further develop the infrastructure at our Walldorf location.

Responsibilities

• Operating and extendingtechnical and structural infrastructure componentsfor highly secure environments, both for internal platforms and customer-facing projects
• Supportingsecurity accreditation processesand administrating relevant systems and security technologies
• Providingtechnical support for SAP processes
• Acting as thelocal contactand coordinating liaison withexternal IT service providers and technology partners
• Managing secureIT operationsin close alignment with central SAP SS&D operations, especially for externally operated systems and providers inWalldorf and Berlin
• Administration and maintenance ofvirtualized environments (VMS)and support in setting up new virtual machines
• Operation and management ofActive Directorycomponents and secure identity/access controls
• Managingbackup and recoveryoperations usingVEEAMto ensure high availability and data integrity
• HandlingIT asset management, including lifecycle tracking and compliance for all devices
• Provisioning and support of hardened clients, including onboarding, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Working withSIEM systems, ideallySplunk, to analyze logs, detect anomalies, and support incident response
• Supporting themitigation of IT security incidentsand helping the business fulfillgovernmental regulatory requirements
• Enabling classified development projects by ensuring secure environments according tonational and international requirements
• Starting your career in SAP SS&D by learning and applying the strict requirements for handlingcustomer information, in collaboration withgovernment authorities(e.g. multi-/bilateral agreements and process handling)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in IT, cybersecurity, or a related field. Alternatively, completed vocational training as an IT specialist (Fachinformatiker) with relevant professional experience
• 4+ years of relevant working experience insecure IT operations
• Proven knowledge ofIT security frameworks and compliance standards,ISO 27001, andBSI IT-Grundschutz
• Hands-on experience withBSI-certified IT security products (7164)and secureIT architecturesfor both on-premise and cloud deployments
• Practical experience inoperating and managing certfied environments, including understanding of related legal and procedural requirements
• Experience in setting up and maintainingvirtualized environments
• First experience with administration ofActive Directory (AD)and management of secure user identities
• Operation and maintenance ofbackup solutions
• Familiarity withIT asset lifecycle managementwithin secure infrastructures
• First experience withSIEM systems, for log analysis, correlation, and incident response
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to managecomplex operational tasks securely and independently
• Aproactive, structured, and solution-orientedworking style
• Conduct guided tours of our infrastructure for stakeholders and customers
• Ability to coordinate effectively withinternal teamsandexternal service providers
• ExcellentGerman and English communication skills, both written and spoken
• Acollaborative, hands-on mindsetwith strong interpersonal and communication skills

Recruiting

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