Government Security Specialist

SAP • Newtown Square, PA, US • 2w ago

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Title: Government Security Specialist

Location: United States (U.S.) – Remote/Hybrid, preferably Newtown Square, PA

Travel: 10-25%

ABOUT THE TEAM

The SAP Government Security unit is part of the SAP CEOBoard Area and has a mandate to ensure strict fulfillment of regulatory obligations in the context of various contract security programs world-wide. The SAP Government Security team in SAP America focuses on obligations and risks associated with private sector customers, U.S. federal, state, municipal, and highly regulated industry customers with special security requirements.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

The SAP Government Security unit is looking for a Government Security Specialist to support the SAP America Government Security portfolio, managing personnel security screening activities to comply with SAP policies and various government Contract Security Programs. You will seek opportunities to improve internal operations and will be directly responsible for the daily execution of specific security processes. You will also collaborate internationally with other internal Government Security teams.

Core responsibilities include:

Support the fulfillment of unclassified contract security requirements in private sector, government, public sector, and highly regulated industry across consulting, sales, pre-sales, and other market unit teams.
Manage and process background checks, and security clearances throughout their lifecycle including initiation, application, authorization, maintenance, retirement, and archiving activities.
Assist with the coordination, preparation and submission of documents related to visits and subcontracting activities.
Maintain internal reporting and ensure employees receive mandatory security briefings.
Support the SAP America Government Security team and participate in global alignment activities.
Help design, maintain, and deliver training and awareness programs.
Maximize your potential, grow your professional network, continuously learn, and build a unique understanding of software delivery models in private sector, government, and regulated industry.
Protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and support internal safeguarding.

YOUR PROFILE

You are a self-starting, resilient, goal-oriented individual eager to learn and contribute on a broader team. You embody a positive can-do attitude, are team oriented, open minded, always curious, and have a passion for solving problems. You like to work on meaningful projects and are energized by working across diverse teams. You have an interest in learning about security and compliance in a global company that is enabling some of the most security conscious organizations in the world.

College or bachelor's degree (or comparable certification/in-firm training/experience) in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Security, Business, Public Policy, International Affairs, Government Relations, or related discipline/academic program
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments
Display a high degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when exposed to sensitive information
Confident written and oral communication skills, including presenting to groups of people
Working knowledge and understanding of government security processes is an asset
Able to work within a team, as well as an individual contributor

Language

-Fluent in English (verbal and written)

-Other languages considered an asset

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SAP innovations help more than 400,000 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 200 million users and more than 100,000 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, we build breakthroughs, together.

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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.
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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 64,400 - 146,400 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.

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