Cyber Platform Data Engineering Specialist

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About Security Data & Platform Engineering

The SAP Security Data & Platform Engineering organization is responsible for safeguarding SAP’s digital assets and information through a decentralized, scalable, and collaborative data security framework to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.  Our mission ensures that security data is accessible, reliable, and scalable across various domains, facilitating real-time analysis and decision-making utilizing a threat informed data driven strategy. Data & Platform Engineering offers support for the creation of advanced detection mechanisms, employing machine learning algorithms, and threat intelligence to identify and mitigate potential cyber threats effectively.  Providing operational support which encompasses the seamless integration of automated response systems, continuous monitoring, incident management, and compliance adherence to ensure the organization's cybersecurity posture remains robust and adaptive to evolving threats. The collaborative effort of these domains ensures a holistic and proactive defense strategy, safeguarding the organization's digital assets, infrastructure and reputation.

Job Summary  

SAP Global Security & Compliance is hiring a Security Data Platform Support Engineer to manage the SAP security data mesh and optimize advanced data systems, leveraging Cribl and Kafka for real-time analytics. A primary focus will be processing and integrating large, complex datasets into the platform while staying ahead of emerging data trends. Expertise in data mesh architecture and hands-on experience with regular expressions are crucial for success. You'll also develop scripts to streamline automation and ensure compliance with standards like NIST, SOC, and GDPR. Be innovative with technologies such as data streaming, security monitoring tools, hyperscaler storage, and data lake designs, ensuring availability and high-performance infrastructure for our security operations. Strong communication skills are essential to explain technical insights to stakeholders and contribute to the development of automated support systems. If you’re passionate about data mesh, automation, and cutting-edge security solutions, join SAP Global Security & Compliance and help shape the future of security data technology.

Key Responsibilities

1. Installing, configuring, and ensuring operational excellence throughout the lifecycle of our security data platforms and all its components to ensure they are operating effectively, efficiently and applying industry best practices (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK)

2. Provide hands on and proactive resolution across data platforms (SIEM), including troubleshooting and resolving issues related to data storage, processing, and analysis.

 3. Drive collaboration across functional partners to resolve technical issues related to security data platforms.

 4. Developing and implementing solutions to enhance the performance and security of the data platforms.

 5. Keeping abreast of the latest security trends and technologies to provide proactive support and recommendations for improvements impacting threat detections and indicators of compromise (IOC).

 6. Documenting and maintaining accurate records of support activities, including issue resolution, system configurations and maturing our cadence of repeatable reporting to ensure SLA are met and KPI are socialized

7. Conducting regular system audits and performance tuning to ensure optimal functionality and security.

8. Active participation within our global 24/7 on-call rotation ensuring swift response to critical and/or emergency support requests ensuring platform and data availability meet the needs of our customers.

9. Contributing to the development of standard operating procedures and best practices for system support and maintenance.

10. Collaborating with vendors and external partners to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to security data platforms.

What you bring

• 3+ years' experience of technical support or similar role bias towards security operations on a global scale
• Basic knowledge of security information and event monitoring (SIEM)
• Support and operate cutting-edge data architectures ensuring maximum service availability and performance.
• Collaborate with internal product teams and services to deliver tailored data-driven solutions.
• Stay informed and ahead of the curve by continuously updating your knowledge of emerging data technologies and trends.
• Experience administering and/or operating of one or more of
  • Splunk and/or similar platforms
  • data streaming tools e.g. CRIBL, Kafka
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and data tools
• Knowledge of Linux kernel, command line and system diagnostics
• Exposure to scripting basics and regular expressions.
• Capable of multi-tasking, good time management and prioritization of workload.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks and requirements (e.g., PCI, NIST, SOC, GDPR).
• Experience with automation and integration of large complex datasets.
• Bachelor’s degree focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines or equivalent experience.
• Industry Security Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, GCFA, GCIH, GCIA, GNFA, GREM, GCCC, or Security+) are preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and oral)

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Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand 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 two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand 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, you can bring out your best.  

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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.

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 80000 - 136000(CAD) CAD. 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: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com

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Requisition ID: 409511  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid

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