Senior SAS Systems Administrator

Paxus; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking an experienced SAS System Administrator (EL1 equivalent) to support SAS infrastructure for enterprise-scale data analytics in a large government environment. You’ll provide high-level operational support and technical administration across SAS products with emphasis on reliability, performance and compliance.

The role focuses on incident resolution, patching, documentation, advisory services and mentoring of teammates in a hybrid Canberra-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience administering SAS infrastructure in enterprise environments.
• Strong focus on reliability, performance, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to provide technical advisory and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and technical administration for SAS products including SAS VEA and SAS Viya.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues and contribute to incident resolution.
• Plan, test and execute patching to meet security and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver system enhancements across the SAS infrastructure environment.
• Prepare, review and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.
• Provide specialist technical advice, including strategic input.
• Act as a subject matter expert; share knowledge and mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Availability management

Capacity management

IT infrastructure

Problem management

Programming / software development

Systems design

Systems installation & removal

Education

Degree in software engineering or computer science

Tools

SAS VEA

SAS Viya

Job description

• Engagement:Contract (initial 12 months, with extensions up to a maximum of 24 months)
• Location:ACT / QLD / VIC / SA / TAS (capital city locations)
• Work arrangement:Hybrid
• Estimated start:1 January 2027
• Security:Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced SAS System Administrator (EL1 equivalent)to support SAS infrastructure platforms underpinning enterprise-scale data analytics functions in a large government environment.

You’ll provide high-level operational support, technical administration and advisory services across key SAS products, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and technical administration for SAS products including SAS VEAand SAS Viya.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues and contribute to incident resolution.
• Plan, test and execute patching activities to meet security and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Deliver system enhancements and improvements across the SAS infrastructure environment.
• Prepare, review and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Provide specialist technical advice, including strategic advice where required.
• Act as a subject matter expert; share knowledge and mentor less experienced team members.

Skills & experience (aligned to SFIA)

To be successful, you will demonstrate experience across the following:

• Availability management (Level 5)– including breach investigations and disaster recovery planning/testing.
• Capacity management (Level 4)– monitoring, modelling, and demand control techniques.
• IT infrastructure (Level 4)– infrastructure maintenance, performance monitoring, scripting/automation, and operational procedures.
• Problem management (Level 4)– root cause investigation, remedies and preventative actions.
• Programming / software development (Level 3)– scripting, testing, documentation, refactoring and peer reviews.
• Systems design (Level 5)– design of large/complex systems and impact analysis of major options/trade-offs.
• Systems installation & removal (Level 5)– leading installation/decommissioning activities and quality planning.

Qualifications:Degree in software engineering, computer science, or similar is highly desirable.

Eligibility / clearance

• Must be an Australian Citizen and hold an NV1clearance prior to commencement.