Security & Compliance Associate (SAP Next Gen Academy Program) (m/f/d)

Shape the Future of Security & Compliance at SAP

Are you ready to make a real impact in security and compliance? Join the SAP Academy for Security & Compliance and become a driving force behind the protection of people, data, and innovation.

What You'll Do

Join the SAP Academy for Security & Compliance – a two-year rotational program designed for recent graduates and early-career talent. You’ll gain hands-on experience across SAP’s security and compliance divisions:

• Cybersecurity: Defend SAP’s digital infrastructure through incident response, threat intelligence, forensics, and vulnerability management.
• Physical Security: Safeguard global facilities and employees through access control, surveillance, and emergency planning.
• Security Risk & Compliance: Shape SAP’s compliance posture by developing policies, monitoring controls, and conducting audits.

A unique highlight of the program is an international rotation. You’ll spend part of your journey at one of SAP’s global locations, where you will:

• Work in a multicultural environment
• Gain cross-cultural communication skills
• Build a global professional network
• Learn to adapt security and compliance strategies to diverse regional contexts

This international experience not only strengthens your technical and strategic capabilities but also equips you with the cultural intelligence needed to thrive in a global organization.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Comprehensive onboarding experience at SAP’s global headquarters in Germany
• On-the-job learning, mentorship, and professional development

What You Bring

We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to grow into future leaders in security and compliance. Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Public Safety, Security/Crisis Management, or related fields
• A basic understanding of cybersecurity and security compliance
• A curious and agile mindset, with a passion for learning and the resilience to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate ideas clearly and effectively
• Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness that support inclusive teamwork and thoughtful stakeholder engagement
• A growing foundation in business acumen and emerging technologies – especially artificial intelligence – paired with a results-oriented approach and the courage to take initiative
• Proficiency in English and German

Meet the Team

Join a global, collaborative, and purpose-driven security and compliance team at SAP. Whether you're working in cyber defense, physical security, or compliance, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive environment that values your growth and contributions.

At SAP, we don’t just build software—we build trust. As part of our security and compliance team, you’ll help protect the digital backbone of over 400,000 companies worldwide.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and start your journey with the SAP Academy for Security & Compliance on September 1, 2026.