SAP Basis Administrator – Application Manager, S/4HANA

VANGARD AG

SAP Basis Administrator responsible for the stable operation and development of SAP landscapes. Ensuring system security and performance while collaborating with application teams and external partners.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeZürich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You are responsible for the stable operation, security, and development of the SAP system landscape at the Basis level.
You are the technical constant in the background — nothing runs without you, and the company knows it.
As the central interface between SAP application teams, IT infrastructure, and external partners, you ensure the platform remains performant, secure and future-proof.
Responsible for the stable operation of the SAP system landscape including S/4HANA, Solution Manager, and adjacent systems
System administration: installations, upgrades, patches, Transport Management System (TMS), client administration
Performance monitoring, root-cause analysis and troubleshooting at the system level
Management of user and role concepts including SAP authorization management
Ensuring system security, auditability and compliance requirements
Implementation of SAP security notes and patch management
Participation in S/4HANA migrations, system consolidations or cloud transitions (SAP BTP, RISE with SAP)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in SAP Basis administration — ideally already in an S/4HANA environment
Solid knowledge in: SAP system administration (ABAP stack), transport management, user administration and performance analysis
Experience with SAP HANA database administration is an advantage
Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating system environments and basic network and storage infrastructure
Experience with SAP BTP or RISE with SAP is a plus — but not required
Structured, resilient working style — able to maintain composure and overview in critical situations
Strong communication skills at eye level — with application teams as well as IT infrastructure and external partners
Fluent in German, both written and spoken
Authorization to work in Switzerland

Benefits

Comp & perks

A key role with high technical responsibility and direct impact on platform stability
Modern S/4HANA environment with cloud ambitions — technologically relevant
Hybrid working model with genuine flexibility, location Bern
A cohesive team with short decision-making lines
Competitive compensation with development prospects

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP Basis administrationS/4HANAABAP stacktransport managementuser administrationperformance analysisSAP HANA database administrationsystem securitypatch managementroot-cause analysis

Soft Skills

structured working styleresilient working stylestrong communication skills