Government Security Officer

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**PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE**

SAP Government Security and Secrecy (GS2) is part of the SAP’s Customer Success and Delivery (CS&D) Sovereign Service and Deliver (SS&D) Board Area. This organization ensures SAP’s strict liability fulfilment of customers’ national security requirements, business enablement in sensitive industries, and compliance with Critical Infrastructure as well as Telecommunication regulations for SAP world-wide. The SAP GS2 business unit is looking for a “Government Security Officer Australia” that has familiarity with the objectives and obligations of Australian Defense's Industry Security Program (DISP). (f/m/d)

**EXPECTATIONS AND DUTIES**
- Fulfill the role of a DISP Security Officer within the Government Security & Secrecy Office for SAP Australia (SAP Australia Pty Ltd) accountable for the ongoing management and maintenance of DISP related activities and other respective national security programs and initiatives.
- Responsible for the daily administration of mandatory compliance artefacts, such as SAP Australia’s DISP Security Register, as well as GS2’s document sharing sites, such as ANZ Compliance Office TEAM room and GS2 ANZ National Security Group SharePoint.
- Support the Director GS2 (DISP Chief Security Officer) across all of SAP Australia in GS2 and DISP initiatives as required.
As directed by the Director, or Regional Manager, participate and support global GS2 projects, tasks, and compliance activities.
- Undertake the role of a GS2 Local Secrecy Officer, supporting the Director GS2 in interactions with SAP’s Australian businesses to enable compliance with related global SAP policies.
- Assist with the establishment of the GS2 internal stakeholder relationships, in support of regional regulatory obligations and related Critical Infrastructure/Classified Information Management (CI/CIM) opportunities and deals ensuring relevant DISP obligations are understood.
- Support GS2 facilitation and maintenance of personnel security clearances, lateral recognitions, and Requests for Visit in accordance with multi
- and bi-lateral security treaties and instruments across SAP Australia and in close engagement with the Australian Government Security and Vetting Agency (AGSVA) and the Australian DSD (Defence Security Division).
- Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts in relevant authorities and security organisations and with other security professionals for the benefit of SAP as a trusted partner within the local markets.
- Participate in initiatives to constantly improve of SAP’s operations and capacity to support customers in highly regulated markets.
- Be an exemplar of what good security practices and a positive security culture look like in action

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
- Significant 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
- The sensitivities of the relationships with Government across ANZ jurisdictions means that the position requires Australian citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Security Clearance, issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency, is required.

**Essential knowledge, skills, and experience**:

- Demonstrable organizational awareness and detailed planning skills
- Experience in functional areas, accountable for:
Security and compliance administration
Document safeguarding
classified information assurance, including as defined in Australian Government security policy, including Security Policy Frameworks (PSPF/DSPF/ISM) and or any other relevant Policy/Legislation.
- Good communication (written and verbal) and influencing skills with government authorities, regulators, and security organizations on behalf of SAP Australia's Director GS2 and DISP Chief Security Officer.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills pitched to all levels in SAP, including executive management, in a multi-national, multicultural setting, are essential.
- Demonstrable experience and proven track record to administer and maintain compliance