SAP NS2 Director - Security Engineering

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SAP NS2 Director - Security Engineering 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION 
SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers. 

This position requires access to customer data.  Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role.  All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer.   

Position Overview: 

The Director of Security Engineering is responsible for leading the ISSE Operations, SIEM, and Security Automation teams in the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise security solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. This role requires both a strong technical background and proven leadership expertise to drive the execution of security strategies, optimize security operations, and ensure alignment with applicable compliance frameworks. The Director will collaborate closely with Engineering, GRC, and Operations teams to secure both cloud and on-premises environments, maintain a robust security posture, and ensure adherence to security best practices.  

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee daily operations and execute strategic security initiatives across ISSE, SIEM, and Automation teams, driving process improvements and ensuring timely resolution of security infrastructure issues 

• Oversee implementation and optimization of security technologies including SIEM, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection.   

• Collaborate with GRC and Operations teams to implement and enforce technical security controls to meet and maintain NIST 800-53 and CMMC control framework requirements. 

• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing security engineering teams to meet organizational security requirements 

• Collaborate across technical teams, vendors, and leadership to integrate security into operations, resolve support and procurement needs, and advise executives on risks, threats, and security metrics. 

 Qualifications 

 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Security, or related discipline 

• 10+ years experience with at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in leading engineering teams 

• Extensive experience in securing multi-cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, and Azure. 

• Successful track record of developing and operating complex security services across a large organization 

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