SAS Infrastructure DevOps Engineer (GCP, SAS 9.4 / Viya, Cloud BI)

Sytac; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term engagement in a regulated environment

Support for professional growth

Strong engineering culture focused on automation

Job summary

A technology consultancy in Amsterdam seeks an Infrastructure DevOps Engineer to manage a cloud-based BI platform using SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya. The role involves designing and operating SAS infrastructures, ensuring compliance with banking standards, and working in an Agile team. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in Linux, Kubernetes, automation tools, and scripting languages. This full-time position supports a hybrid working setup, in a mid-senior level role focused on collaboration and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SAS 9.4 and/or SAS Viya infrastructure.
• Background in Linux system administration.
• Experience with managing Kubernetes platforms.
• Proven experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tooling.
• Scripting skills in Python, Shell, and/or PowerShell.
• Experience with Git or similar version-control systems.
• Understanding of lifecycle management and release processes.
• Ability to work in regulated environments.
• Strong collaboration skills and proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, automate, and operate SAS-based BI platforms.
• Manage SAS infrastructure, including release management.
• Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems for SAS.
• Operate container platforms like GKE and/or AKS.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Set up monitoring and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers to align solutions with business processes.
• Maintain clear technical documentation.
• Work in an Agile / DevOps environment.

Skills

SAS 9.4

SAS Viya

Linux system administration

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Shell

PowerShell

Git

Job description

Sytac Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Infrastructure DevOps Engineer (GCP, SAS 9.4 / Viya, Cloud BI)

At Sytac, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations in the Netherlands and beyond. We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with strong technical craftsmanship, giving engineers autonomy in real production environments, backed by a consultancy that invests in growth, community, and long-term partnerships.

For one of our large, highly regulated financial services clients, we are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to strengthen a cloud-based Business Intelligence platform built on SAS 9 and SAS Viya. You’ll work in a DevOps-oriented environment, close to platform and cloud teams, with responsibility for automation, reliability, and compliance with strict banking risk standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, automate, and operate SAS-based BI platforms using SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya
• Own installation, upgrades, and day‑to‑day platform operations across the SAS landscape
• Manage the full lifecycle of SAS infrastructure, including release management and upgrades
• Administer and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems supporting SAS workloads
• Operate and manage container platforms such as GKE and/or AKS
• Implement infrastructure‑as‑code and automation using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Ensure platforms meet enterprise security, compliance, and international banking risk standards
• Set up and maintain monitoring, scheduling, backup/restore, and disaster recovery solutions
• Collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business processes
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation to support long‑term platform sustainability
• Work in an Agile / DevOps environment with shared responsibility for reliability and quality

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience with SAS 9.4 and/or SAS Viya infrastructure and administration
• Solid background in Linux system administration (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)
• Experience managing Kubernetes platforms (GKE and/or AKS)
• Proven experience with automation and infrastructure‑as‑code
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tooling (e.g. Azure DevOps)
• Scripting and programming skills in Python, Shell, and/or PowerShell
• Experience with Git or other distributed version‑control systems
• Good understanding of lifecycle management, release processes, and operational support
• Comfortable working in regulated, enterprise‑scale environments
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to understand business and platform requirements
• Professional working proficiency in English

Nice to have

• Experience with enterprise monitoring solutions (e.g. cloud‑native monitoring)
• Familiarity with CMDB, scheduling, and large‑scale platform administration
• Background in disaster recovery design and implementation
• Experience automating operations of complex software platforms end to end
• Experience working in high‑performing Agile or Scrum teams

What we offer

• A high-impact role on a mission‑critical BI and analytics platform
• Long‑term engagement in a regulated, enterprise environment
• Hybrid working setup
• Strong engineering culture focused on automation, reliability, and ownership
• Support for professional growth through Sytac’s engineering community and learning initiatives

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Engineering Services