SAP Security Data Governance Engineer 

Germany, Baden-Württemberg 

584588998

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance data platform tools supporting SAP’s global security logging and monitoring infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across SAP to gather requirements, ensure alignment with business needs, and implement robust data governance and security controls.
• Build and maintain the platforms used for incident response, threat detection, and IT operations, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Oversee the ingestion, processing, and integration of large, complex datasets for real-time analytics and threat detection, leveraging technologies such as data mesh, data streaming, and SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk).
• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation, standards, policies, and procedures to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance across all security data governance activities.
• Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards (e.g., NIST, SOC, GDPR), conducting regular audits and supporting incident management and continuous monitoring.
• Develop and automate scripts and workflows to streamline security data management and platform operations.
• Mentor operations staff, provide escalation support for outages, and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor data hygiene and quality, contributing to the ongoing improvement of SAP’s data strategy and security posture.
• Communicate technical insights and recommendations to stakeholders, supporting a holistic and proactive defense strategy.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security, with a focus on data governance, SIEM platforms, or security data engineering.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies, especially Splunk, including administration, architecture, or support.
• Familiarity with information security compliance and audit frameworks (e.g., PCI, SOC, GDPR).
• Proficiency in automation, scripting, and regular expressions for data processing and platform management.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in security data practices.
• Experience with Hyperscalers i.e. AWS, Azure and/or GCP is a plus.

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