Product Security Associate

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging - but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you will build :

We are seeking an Entry Level Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support the integration of security best practices throughout the Secure Development & Operations Life Cycle (SDOL) from design to deployment. You will work alongside experienced security professionals to assist CX engineering teams with vulnerability management, code review support, and open source security practices. The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of application security, familiarity with Cloud security principles, and eagerness to learn security tools and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Secure Development Lifecycle (SDOL) Support:

• Assist cross-functional teams in integrating security into the development lifecycle.
• Learn and apply SAP's Product Standards and SDOL requirements with mentorship.
• Work with product security officers to understand and improve product security posture for CX Products.

Open Source Security:

• Assist with Open-Source security topics and learn to identify security risks in dependencies.
• Gain hands-on experience with open source security tools and best practices.

Threat Modeling

• Participate and co-lead Threat Modeling workshops with developers, architects, and security champions.
• Assist in documenting security threats and learning about mitigation support

What you bring:

• Foundational knowledge of application security principles
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and take constructive feedback.

Good to have:

• Familiarity with security testing tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA) or willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of SAP's SDOL and Product Security Requirements.
• Exposure to open source security tools and practices.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++) or strong learning ability.
• Experience with one or more threat modeling workshops

Where you belong :

Our security team embodies a collaborative, learning-focused culture where knowledge sharing is valued and continuous improvement is celebrated. We foster psychological safety where questions are welcomed and mistakes become learning opportunities.

Who thrives here: Curious, humble professionals passionate about security who embrace ambiguity, take initiative to upskill, and believe security is everyone's responsibility. We seek proactive problem-solvers comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams.

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Growth opportunities: Expect hands-on mentorship from experienced security leaders, exposure to diverse domains (cloud security, open source, threat modeling), and support for industry certifications (Security+, CISSP). Team members are encouraged to contribute to open source communities and progressively tackle more complex challenges.

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.

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 world.

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Requisition ID: 448567 | Work Area: Solution and Product Management | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid