Government Security Officer - Tokyo, Japan

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Government Security Officer - Tokyo, Japan

What you'll build

You'll lead government security and national security compliance activities across SAP Japan, helping the business operate in highly regulated environments. You will monitor relevant Japanese legislation and regulatory developments - including areas of national security, defence industrial security, critical information infrastructure, specified essential infrastructure services, and telecommunications security - assess business impacts, and support the implementation of compliance requirements where applicable. Working closely with colleagues across Legal, Government Affairs, Security, Sales, and Delivery, you'll build and maintain trusted relationships with government stakeholders, regulators, customers, and industry partners.

You'll act as a trusted advisor on government security matters, providing guidance on regulatory requirements, risk assessment, and compliance obligations. You'll support customer engagements involving national security considerations, including in support of Japan's digital sovereignty strategy and sovereign cloud capabilities, contribute to deal approval risk assessments, and help strengthen SAP's ability to serve customers in regulated industries.

In addition to your Japan responsibilities, you will support the GS2 APAC team by monitoring South Korean GS2-relevant legislation and regulation, and act as the principal point of contact on GS2 matters for SAP Korea colleagues. You will also identify opportunities to improve processes, governance, and operational efficiency across SAP's government security activities.

Where you belong

You'll be part of SAP's Government Security and Secrecy (GS2) organization - within SAP Sovereign Services and Delivery - working at the intersection of business enablement, national security requirements, and regulatory compliance. The team supports SAP's ability to meet government and customer obligations while helping the business grow responsibly in sensitive and regulated markets.

As a senior member of the team, you'll work self-reliantly while collaborating across multiple functions, countries, and stakeholder groups. You'll be relied upon for sound judgement, practical guidance, and deep relationship management. This role is ideal for someone motivated by solving complex challenges, navigating regulatory environments, and enabling business success through effective governance and risk management.

What you'll bring

You bring significant experience working within Japanese government, national security, or highly regulated industry environments, with a proficient knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations. Experience engaging with government agencies, regulators, customers, or industry stakeholders is highly valued.

You have expertise in risk management, governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, along with the ability to examine complex issues and translate them into practical business recommendations. Proficient communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills are essential, as is the ability to work successfully across diverse teams and cultures.

Experience in areas such as defence industrial security, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, cybersecurity, project management, or policy development would be advantageous. A solid understanding of the global technology sector and cloud computing is also desirable. Relevant undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional qualifications -particularly in fields such as national security, cyber security, risk management, business management, or project management - are highly regarded.

Japanese citizenship and the ability to meet any future government security clearance requirements associated with the role are required. This role involves travel within Japan and across the APAC region, particularly South Korea, with an expected travel requirement of 10-20%.

Skills used in this role: Government Security, National Security Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Government and Regulatory Engagement, Classified Information Management, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance (GRC), Security Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Executive Advisory, Policy Development, Project Management, Cyber Security, Telecommunications Security, Deal Approval Risk Assessment, Security Clearance Management, Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Business Acumen, Strategic Relationship Management

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