Hybris Looking for Director, Government Security at Saudi Arabia Full Time

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures.

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YOUR FUTURE ROLE

The SAP Government Security unit is looking for a Government Security Director who will manage security projects and contribute to the expansion of capabilities that address the unique requirements of security-sensitive organizations across public sector and regulated industry in Saudi Arabia. You will build strong relationships with government authorities and collaborate with customer security teams, internal employees and partners to establish a shared understanding of requirements, support customer engagements and deliver projects. You will be accountable for ensuring strict compliance with applicable government regulations and unique customer security requirements and will implement security projects either as a project lead or as an individual contributor on a matrixed delivery team.

Core responsibilities include:

• Expand SAP Saudi Arabia’s capabilities for handling Protected and Sensitive government information.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with government officials and regulatory bodies at the local and national levels.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments with an impact on national security and provide timely analysis and recommendations.
• Provide expert knowledge, advice, and guidance concerning Government Security regulations and controls such as Essential Cybersecurity Controls and Cybersecurity Controls for Cloud Computing.
• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation critical to ensuring government security compliance and accreditation.
• Maintain internal reporting and ensure employees receive mandatory security briefings.
• Coordinate and participate in industry forums to advance shared best practices and goals in national security.
• Be a member of SAP MENA’s Government Security team.
• Maximize your potential, grow your professional network, continuously learn, and build a unique understanding of software delivery models in government and regulated industry.

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.

• Degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, International Affairs, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience
• Proven experience in government relations, government security regulations, or a related field
• Strong understanding of government processes, regulations, and political landscapes
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, both written and verbal
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a high degree of personal initiative
• Significant experience delivering technology projects
• Experience with IaaS/PaaS cloud technology such as OpenStack, AWS, Google or Azure
• Experience working with classified systems in the past five years
• Significant experience implementing and/or managing security controls
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• A propensity to collaborate and work on a team
• Knowledge of government security regulations outside Saudi Arabia is an asset
• The successful candidate must have the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Saudi National is a plus

Language

-Fluent in Arabic and English (verbal and written)

-Other languages considered an asset

ABOUT THE TEAM

The SAP Government Security unit is part of the SAP CEO Board 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 focuses on obligations and risks associated with federal, provincial, municipal, and highly regulated industry customers with special security requirements.

SAP’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.

SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical, sensory 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 contact us at [Confidential Information]. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

We build breakthroughs together

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.

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: [Confidential Information]
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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.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 387833 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 – 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.