Job Description
Role: SAS Admin
Location: Remote (Boston, MA)
Long Term Contract W2/C2C
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced SAS Administrator to manage and support SAS environments for a leading organization. This role will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of SAS platforms in a highly secure and scalable environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing both SAS 9.x and SAS Viya platforms, along with a strong understanding of system architecture, user security, and data integration processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain, and support SAS environments (SAS 9.x and/or SAS Viya).
- Install, configure, upgrade, and patch SAS software and components.
- Monitor performance, manage backups, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery plans.
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and infrastructure teams to support business needs.
- Manage user access, roles, and data security in accordance with enterprise policies.
- Troubleshoot system and application issues, and coordinate with SAS Technical Support when needed.
- Automate routine administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.
- Create and maintain documentation for system configuration, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Overall IT Experience: 9-12 Years
- 5+ years of experience as a SAS Administrator .
- Strong hands-on experience with SAS 9.x , SAS Viya , or both.
- Proficient in Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Shell, Python, or similar).
- Experience with SAS Grid , SAS Metadata Server , and SAS Management Console .
- Understanding of data integration , ETL , and BI reporting concepts.
- Familiarity with cloud-based deployments is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for SAS deployment.
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Oracle , or other databases used with SAS.
- SAS certification (e.g., SAS Certified Platform Administrator ) is a plus.
Job Tags
Contract work, Long term contract,