Responsibilities:
SAS Platform Administration
• Lead installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAS 9.4 environments across development, test, and production tiers.
• Manage user access, metadata, security configurations, and environment optimization.
• Oversee upgrades, migrations, patch cycles, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Ensure platform stability, performance, and high availability through proactive monitoring.
Environment Setup & Deployment
• Lead end to end setup of new SAS environments for new applications, markets, or business units.
• Configure authentication, user provisioning, and secure access methods.
• Develop user documentation, onboarding guides, and conduct training sessions.
System Integration & Connectivity
• Enable and validate SAS connectivity with databases, file transfer systems, and external platforms.
• Configure secure data exchange mechanisms such as file transfer channels and integration protocols.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and data movement issues across environments.
SAS Development & Automation
• Develop SAS programs, macros, and automation utilities to improve operational efficiency.
• Build and support ETL workflows, reporting processes, and data pipelines.
• Conduct performance tuning of SAS code and platform components.
• Troubleshoot complex data processing and batch job issues.
Upgrades, Migrations & Tech Refresh Support
• Manage OS, SAS version, and supporting tool upgrades.
• Perform parallel testing, issue resolution, and post migration stabilization.
Operational Support & Platform Governance
• Support daily operations including job monitoring, issue resolution, and user requests.
• Maintain compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement SSL renewals, certificate management, and platform vulnerability remediation.
• Create and maintain platform health dashboards, reports, and logs.
Automation & Continuous Improvement
• Build tools to automate user onboarding, configuration tasks, and administrative workflows.
• Improve monitoring capabilities through automated reporting and system utilization analysis.
• Implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams, application teams, and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance on SAS related requirements and solution design.
• Act as a subject matter expert for SAS platform capabilities and integrations.
Requirements: Required Technical Skills
· Experience with SAS Administration and SAS programming.
· Strong expertise with SAS 9.4 components such as Metadata Server, Application Server, Web Server, and Compute Server.
· Proficiency in SAS Base, MACRO programming, SQL, and ETL development.
· Experience with Batch/Linux/UNIX systems and shell scripting.
· Understanding of authentication systems, file transfer technologies, and enterprise data platforms.
· Strong problem solving and performance tuning abilities.
Soft Skills
· Ability to work independently and lead complex technical initiatives.
· Strong communication and collaboration skills.
· Excellent analytical thinking and documentation capabilities.
· Ability to work effectively under time sensitive and high pressure conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
· SAS Administration or SAS Programming certifications.
· Experience in large enterprises or regulated industries.
· Exposure to automation tools and system level scripting.
Key Domain/ Technical Skills:
· SAS 9.4 components such as Metadata Server, Application Server, Web Server, and Compute Server
· SAS Base, MACRO programming, SQL, and ETL development
· Batch/Linux/UNIX systems and shell scripting
