SAP Solutions Architect – Focus on Operations and Administration (m/f/d)

Helmholtz-Centre Hereon The Helmholtz-Centre Hereon conducts top international research for a world of change: Around 1,000 employees contribute to addressing climate change, the sustainable use of world-wide coastal systems and the resource-compatible increase in quality of life. The interdisciplinary research spectrum covers a unique range from basic understanding to practical application. Commercial division The Business Department provides efficient and legally compliant systems, processes and services for science. Our employees in the fields of financial management and controlling, purchasing and logistics, human resources management, property management, information technology, organization and quality management, compliance management, the technical and legal fields as well as the staff departments Internal Audit, technical compliance, risk management and sustainability. SAP-Solutions-Architektin (m/w/d) – Focus on Operation and Administration Reference code: 2026/IT 3 – 1017 Place of work: Geesthacht Application deadline: 19.07.2026 In the field of information technology at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, we are looking for an intensification for the technical operation of our SAP system landscape at the earliest possible time. The focus of the position is on the reliable administration, stable operation and continuous technical development of the existing SAP environment. Equal opportunities is an important part of our staff policy. We would therefore like to encourage qualified women to apply. The full-time job (39 h/week) is also available.

In this position, you take over tasks in the technical SAP operation with a clear focus on the stability, security and sustainability of the systems. These include in particular: Operation, monitoring and continuous development of the SAP infrastructure Administration of user, role and authorization concepts Implementation of fault analyses and performance optimizations Development, maintenance and documentation of operating, backup and recovery concepts Preparation and updating of technical documentation and operational instructions Knowledge management and provision of technical know-how transfer In addition, you also work with: the technical assessment and implementation of requirements from the fields of expertise the further development of the SAP system landscape in coordination with the group management Projects in the SAP environment with a focus on technical implementation and operation cooperation and coordination with external service providers The focus of the activity lies in the operational and conceptual SAP operation; Strategic architectural decisions and project responsibility are carried out in coordinated cooperation within the team.

a completed university degree (master, diploma or similar) in computer science, business informatics, BWL or a related subject Experience in the administration and operation of SAP system landscapes technical understanding of SAP basic topics, security, backup and authorization concepts Experience in the analysis and sustainable elimination of technical disturbances Ability to structured documentation and work according to defined operating processes independent, solution-oriented and careful operation

an exciting and varied task in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations a well-connected research campus (ÖPNV bus) and best ways to network individual possibilities for further training Social benefits under the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to the remuneration group 13 by TV EntgO Bund an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment 6 weeks vacation per year; Business holidays between Christmas and New Year very good compatibility of private and professional life; Offers of mobile and flexible work family-friendly business policy with childcare services, e.g. Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Corporate Benefits a variety of canteen offers on campus Disabled persons and disabled persons who are equal to them are preferably taken into account in the same qualification and suitability within the scope of the statutory provisions. .