Government Security Officer

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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The SAP National Security Governance (NSG) organization is part of the SAP Sovereign Service & Delivery organisation, within the Customer Success and Delivery (CS&D) Board Area. This organization ensures strict liability fulfilment of customers’ national security requirements, business enablement in sensitive industries and compliance with Critical Infrastructure as well as Telecommunication regulations for SAP world-wide. The SAP NSG unit is looking for a “Government Security Officer Singapore (f/m/d)”.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

• Fulfil the role of a Government Security Officer, SAP NSG for SAP in Singapore (SAP Asia Pte Ltd) under respective national security programmes and initiatives, including as promulgated through Government Lead Departments and Industry Regulators
• Support the SAP NSG Regional Manager. Act as an internal trusted advisor to ensure protection of SAP’s business in Singapore, involving national and public security agencies, their supply chains and highly regulated industry including, but not limited to, Critical Information Infrastructure owners
• Support and enable establishment and maintenance of effective internal protocols and procedures to manage obligations for Singaporean national and industrial security
• Participate in and support broader SAP NSG business to enable compliance with SAP NSG policies, particularly for Classified Information Management and Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Maintain and deepen established working relationships with customers’ security representatives and security authorities across Singapore
• Support the local business as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in direct customer engagements that involve national security
• Engaged, as required, or directed by the SAP NSG Regional Manager, with SAP NSG internal stakeholders, such as Field Legal, Integrated Regulatory Office, Data Protection and Privacy, in support of regional regulatory obligations and related national security-related deals
• Support SAP NSG’s facilitation of security clearances and Requests for Visit in accordance with multi- and bi-lateral security treaties and instruments
• Leverage Government and Industry experience in support of SAP sales strategies and Deal Approval Risk Assessments, under the guidance of the SAP NSG Regional Manager
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts in relevant authorities and security organisations and with other security professionals for the benefit of SAP as a trusted partner within
  Singapore  
• Participate in and support initiatives to constantly improve SAP’s operations and capacity to support customers in national security and other highly regulated markets

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Significant experience in managing or being part of a security function in Government ministries/agencies, regulated industries or companies operating in a national security setting
• Attainment of undergraduate/postgraduate academic, or relevant professional qualifications is highly desirable, particularly in related disciplines including, but not limited to, Information Assurance, Information Security, Cyber Security or Risk Management
• The sensitivities of the relationships with Government within Singapore mean that the position requires Singapore citizenship
• The position will require the incumbent to undergo background and security checks to successfully achieve and maintain, a personal government security clearance.

Essential knowledge, skills, and experience

• Excellent organisational awareness and detailed planning skills
• Experience in functional organisations, accountable for:
  • document safeguarding
  • information assurance, including as defined in related Singaporean Government legislation and policies
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with government authorities, regulators, and security organisations  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills pitched to all levels, including executive management, in a multicultural setting, are essential
• Demonstrable experience and proven track record in Government and heavily regulated markets with an existing network of stakeholders
• Programme/project management qualifications are highly regarded
• Willingness to travel abroad within the APAC region and to Germany

Further highly desirable knowledge, skills, and experience

• Controlled goods/information registration and ongoing management such as ITAR/EAR regulations
• Physical and site security, as defined in relevant Singapore Government security policies, such as Site Physical Security Installation or design and subsequent certification experience
• The role is not technical, but an appreciation of common technical security measures, particularly for Public/Private Cloud, Information Security and Cyber Security, is highly regarded.

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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: 418834  | Work Area: Administration  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.