SAS Consultant

Smart IT Frame LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a highly experienced SAS Administration Technical Lead in Dallas, Texas. This pivotal role requires over 10 years of expertise in managing and optimizing enterprise SAS platforms, focusing on system availability, security, and performance. Responsibilities include SAS platform administration, user access management, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. Ideal candidates are skilled in SAS 9.x and possess strong Linux/Unix abilities. The position also demands excellent troubleshooting skills and the capacity for effective collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a SAS Administrator in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAS 9.x platform administration.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support, and optimize SAS environments across development, test, and production systems.
• Install and configure SAS platforms across multiple environments.
• Monitor system health and performance; perform tuning and optimization.

Skills

SAS Administration

Linux/Unix System Administration

SAS Metadata Management

Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving

Automation and Scripting

Tools

SAS 9.x

SAS Viya

Autosys

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced SAS Administration Technical Lead with 10+ years of hands-on expertise in administering enterprise SAS platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, supporting, and optimizing SAS environments across development, test, and production systems, ensuring high availability, security, performance, and regulatory compliance.

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain SAS platforms (SAS 9.x and/or SAS Viya) across multiple environments.
• Manage SAS security, including user access, roles, permissions, and integration with LDAP/Active Directory.
• Monitor system health and performance; perform performance tuning and optimization.
• Configure and manage batch job scheduling and workload automation using SAS tools and enterprise schedulers (e.g., Autosys).
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.
• Apply SAS patches, hotfixes, and upgrades with minimal downtime.
• Provide L2/L3 production support, troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, network, and storage teams for capacity planning and system stability.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory standards; maintain documentation, SOPs, and runbooks.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement using scripting (Shell, Python, PowerShell).
• Support modernization initiatives, including SAS Viya adoption and cloud migration.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a SAS Administrator in enterprise environments
• Strong hands-on experience with SAS 9.x platform administration (SAS Viya is a plus)
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration
• Strong experience in SAS metadata, security, and user management
• Experience with job scheduling and workload management tools
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with SAS Viya on Kubernetes
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong automation and scripting skills
• Experience in the Banking or Financial Services domain
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) concepts

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail and commitment to platform stability and security
• Willingness to provide on-call or after-hours support as required