Information System Security Engineer - Sovereign Cloud Delivery India , Gurgaon (Karnataka)

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Role Overview

Position: Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
Location: SAP Sovereign Cloud Delivery India unit (LI‑Hybrid)
Requisition ID: 431375

The ISSE will help maintain our system security posture and protect our customers’ data from unauthorized use. This is a risk‑management role to assist in the protection of our systems, identification of threats and vulnerabilities, and the mitigation and remediation of vulnerabilities to ensure security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Configures, maintains, administers, and deploys a wide range of cyber‑security technologies such as Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, vulnerability scanners, and other security tools.
• Provides technical leadership in the architecture, design, deployment, management, configuration, and use of cyber‑security technology in response to malicious activity directed toward enterprise networks, systems, and information.
• Troubleshoots complex technical problems involving a wide range of cyber‑security technologies in use against sophisticated threats.
• Provides guidance to other IT engineers on use of cyber‑security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, and other technologies in responding to Information Security incidents.
• Develops requirements for technical capabilities for cyber‑security technologies needed to defend a large, geographically dispersed enterprise.
• Recommends configuration and architectural changes to improve the performance, usability, and value of cyber‑security and analysis tools.
• Ensures technology employed by the Cyber Security Operations Center complements operational processes.
• Commits to maintaining office presence for efficient team collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT Security‑related field (preferred).
• Minimum 6 years of hands‑on experience in a Security Engineer role.
• Knowledge of techniques for detecting malicious network activity.
• Advanced knowledge with Windows, Unix, and Linux; Cloud security and tools; hands‑on experience.
• Proficiency with SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, etc.).
• Previous work experience with the various phases of security incident response.
• Security Operations Centre (SOC) experience.
• Experience in Information Security and Compliance (7‑10 years).
• Security and Compliance audit track record within a SaaS/IaaS environment (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type‑II, BSI‑C5, SecNumCloud, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience of security and multi‑compliance frameworks and controls (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, IT‑Grundschutz, SOC 2 Type‑II, BSI‑C5).
• Experience in development of security documentation.
• Security or Compliance certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, etc. (preferred).
• System technical skills and understanding (preferred).
• Ability to multitask and handle various projects, deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and customer‑service skills.
• Must be an Indian citizen and willing to undergo a security clearance process.
• Advanced knowledge of the following information‑systems security concepts and technologies:
  • Network architecture and tools
  • General database concepts
  • Hardware and software troubleshooting

Preferred Expertise

• Identity management (a plus).
• AWS Directory Service, PowerShell‑driven script execution, OpenVPN use with FIDO, SAML, OIDC, and SCIM.
• SSH tooling/agent configurations (e.g., Tenable agent, AIDE, iptables, SELinux, ClamAV).
• Relevant cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) and network (Cisco, F5) industry certifications (will be an asset).

Meet Your Team

SAP Sovereign Cloud Delivery India unit will be providing SAP’s Sovereign Cloud Services in India, working on the cloud landscape architecture, design, build, maintain, and operate to deliver reliable, secure, and resilient cloud services fully compliant to local laws, regulations, and the unique security, secrecy, and digital‑sovereignty requirements of India.

The team collaborates closely with the central Architecture team, Security Office, Engineering teams, and with Regulatory and Governance teams in India (SovCloudInd).

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

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We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential.

SAP is an equal‑opportunity workplace and 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.

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Application Details

• Work Area: Software‑Development Operations
• Expected Travel: 0 % – 10 %
• Career Status: Professional
• Employment Type: Regular Full‑Time
• Additional Locations: LI‑Hybrid

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), 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.