Engineer, Platform

Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution is looking for a skilled professional to manage and administer their SAS platform, including SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya environments. The candidate should have expertise in Linux system administration, AWS cloud services, and SAS architecture. Responsibilities include platform administration, security management, and performance tuning. Strong problem-solving and documentation abilities are essential. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability and security of business-critical analytics processes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Strong Linux system administration skills, including shell scripting.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and SAS environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya environments.
• Plan SAS software installations, upgrades, and patching.
• Monitor system performance and implement optimization strategies.
• Implement security measures to protect data.

Skills

SAS architecture understanding

Linux system administration

AWS cloud services

Analytical problem-solving

Documentation skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in a related field

AWS Certification

SAS Certifications

Tools

PostgreSQL

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Job description

Overview

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street. To be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of our SAS platform, encompassing both SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya environments.

This role requires a deep understanding of SAS architecture, administration, and performance tuning, as well as strong Linux system administration skills and experience with AWS cloud services.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of our SAS platform, supporting business-critical analytics and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• A Degree or a related field, equivalent experience may be considered
• AWS Certification
• SAS Certifications: SAS certifications related to platform administration or programming.
• Linux Proficiency: Strong Linux system administration skills, including experience with shell scripting, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with users and other IT teams.
• Documentation Skills: Ability to create and maintain clear and concise documentation.
• Agile / DevOps experience: Experience working in an Agile or DevOps environment.
• Database experience: Knowledge of database technologies, such as PostgreSQL etc.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is preferred.
• AWS Cloud Experience: Proven experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience deploying and managing SAS in an AWS environment is highly desirable.
• SAS Expertise: Extensive experience in administering and supporting SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya environments.
• Deep understanding of SAS architecture, metadata management, and security.
• Experience with other BI tools: Familiarity with other Business Intelligence and Analytics tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Administration: Administer and maintain SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya environments, including user management, security configuration, metadata management, and performance monitoring.
• Installation and Upgrades: Plan and execute SAS software installations, upgrades, and patching, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal performance of the SAS platform.
• Security Management: Implement and maintain security measures to protect sensitive data, including access controls, authentication, and authorization. Ensure compliance with relevant security policies and regulations.
• Linux Administration: Manage and maintain the underlying Linux operating systems supporting the SAS platform, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
• AWS Cloud Integration: Design, implement, and maintain SAS platform integration with AWS cloud services, leveraging relevant services.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support to SAS users, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for the SAS platform, including installation guides, configuration settings, and troubleshooting procedures.