Government Security Officer Australia

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**PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES**

SAP Government Security and Secrecy (GS2) organization is part of the SAP CEO Board Area. This organization ensures 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. SAP GS2 unit is looking for a "Government Security Officer Australia (f/m/d)".

**EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS**
- Fulfil the role of a Security Officer, Government Security & Secrecy Office for SAP Australia (SAP Australia Pty Ltd) under respective national security programmes and initiatives, including as promulgated through Government Lead Departments and Industry Regulators
- Support the Government Security & Secrecy Office Director. Act as an internal trusted advisor to ensure protection of SAP's business in Australia, involving national and public security agencies within the public sector, its supply chain and related strategic sensitive markets including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defence, Healthcare, Utilities, Cyber Security and National Critical Infrastructure protection
- Support and enable establishment and maintenance of effective internal communications protocols and procedures to manage obligations for national and industrial security in support Australian national security programmes and initiatives
- Participate in and support GS2 Local Secrecy Officers interactions to SAP's Australian businesses to enable compliance with related global and local SAP policies, particularly for Classified Information Management
- Maintain and deepen established working relationships with customers' security representatives and security authorities across Australia
- Engaged, as required, or directed by the GS2 Director, with GS2 internal stakeholders, such as Field Legal, IRO, Compliance and Privacy office, in support of regional regulatory obligations and related Critical Infrastructure/Classified Information Management (CI/CIM) deals.
- Support GS2's DISP Security Officer with facilitation of security clearances and Requests for Visit in accordance with multi
- and bi-lateral security treaties and instruments across SAP Australia
- Leverage Government and Industry experience in support of SAP sales strategies and Deal Approval Risk Assessments, under the guidance of the GS2 regional manager
- 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 and support initiatives to constantly improve SAP's operations and capacity to support customers in highly regulated markets

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
- Significant experience in managing or being part of 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, Information Assurance, Information Security, Cyber Security or Risk Management
- The sensitivities of the relationships with Government within Australia, and if required New Zealand jurisdiction, mean that the position requires Australian citizenship
- The position will require the incumbent to be an Australian Citizen and undergo background and security checks to successfully achieve and maintain, a Personal Australian Government security clearance.

**Essential knowledge, skills, and experience**
- Excellent organisational awareness and detailed planning skills
- Experience in functional organisations, accountable for:

- document safeguarding
- information assurance, including as defined in Australian Government (Federal and State) security policy, including Protective Security Policy Frameworks (PSPF/ISM) and or any other relevant Policy/Legislation
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with government authorities, regulators, and security organisations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills pitched to all levels, including executive management, in a multicultural setting, are essential
- Demonstrable experience and proven track record in Government and heavily regulated markets with an existing network of stakeholders
- Programme/project management qualifications are highly regarded

**Further highly desirable knowledge, skills, and experience**
- Controlled goods/information registration and ongoing management such as ITAR/EAR regulations
- Physical and site security, as defined in relevant Australian Government security policy, such as Site Physical Security Installation or design and subsequent certification experience
- The role is not technical, but an appreciation of common technical security measures, particularly