Security Data Governance Engineer

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Role Overview 

As a Security Data Governance Engineer at SAP, you will play a critical role in safeguarding SAP’s digital assets and information. You will be responsible for developing, operating, and optimizing data governance and security frameworks within SAP’s global logging and monitoring ecosystem. Your work will directly support SAP’s incident response, cyber threat intelligence, threat detection and vulnerability management capabilities, ensuring that security data is accessible, reliable, and compliant with global standards. 
 

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. 

Summary 

The Security Data Governance Engineer at SAP is integral to maintaining a secure, compliant, and high-performing data environment. By combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of security and compliance, you will help SAP stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and regulatory requirements, ensuring the protection and reliability of SAP’s digital assets and infrastructure. 

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Requisition ID: 425067  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.