Job Overview
As a Government Security Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the compliance of SAP Australia with national security requirements and regulations. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.
Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain DISP related activities and other respective national security programs and initiatives.
* Comply with all Defence, AGSVA, and Australian Government requirements as the Security Officer.
* Administer and maintain compliance artefacts to be current, complete, and accurate to ensure auditability by the Government or internal SAP.
* Support the Regional Manager and Director GS2 in monitoring, interpreting, and implementing changes to policy and legislation.
* Participate in global GS2 projects, tasks, compliance activities, and incident responses to ensure SAP Australia's DISP compliance.
* Undertake the role of a GS2 Local Secrecy Officer and support the Director GS2 in interactions with SAP's Australian businesses.
* Maintain GS2 internal stakeholder relationships and support regional regulatory obligations and related Critical Infrastructure/Classified Information Management opportunities and deals.
* Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts in relevant authorities and security organizations for the benefit of SAP as a trusted partner within the local markets.
Requirements
* Significant management and experience working within a security function in Government ministries/agencies, regulated industries, or companies operating in a national security setting.
* Attainment of undergraduate/postgraduate academic or relevant professional qualifications is highly desirable, particularly in related disciplines including, but not limited to, Government Protective Security, Information Assurance, Information Security, and Risk Management.
* Australian citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Security Clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency is also essential.
* Excellent organisational awareness and detailed planning skills are required, along with experience in functional areas accountable for security and compliance administration, document safeguarding, and classified information assurance.
* Excellent communication (written and verbal) and influencing skills with government authorities, regulators, and security organisations on behalf of SAP Australia's Regional Manager, Director GS2, and DISP Chief Security Officer are essential.
* Experience in working within a large or complex Program/Project Support Office focusing on resource management, data/document management, and security administration is highly desirable.
Benefits
At SAP, we offer a highly collaborative team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from. We prioritize health and well-being, flexible working models, and inclusivity to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to run at their best.
Location
The role is based in Canberra/Melbourne, Australia, with expected travel up to 10%. We foster a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity, committed to unlocking all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.