We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior SAS Administrator
Job Title: Senior SAS Administrator
Location: New York, New York, United States
Job Type: Contract
Company Industry:
Salary: $107 Per hour
Experience: 2-5 years
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology & Services or related field
Role and Responsibilities: As a Senior SAS Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining the SAS environment for our company. You will be responsible for the overall administration, configuration, and support of the SAS platform, ensuring its smooth operation and optimal performance. Your role will require strong technical skills, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the SAS environment, including servers, databases, and applications
- Monitor and troubleshoot system issues, ensuring high availability and performance
- Perform regular backups and disaster recovery procedures for the SAS environment
- Configure and maintain security settings and permissions for users and groups
- Install and upgrade SAS software and hotfixes, and perform necessary testing and validation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions to improve the SAS environment
- Document and maintain standard operating procedures and technical documentation
- Provide technical support and guidance to users, including training and troubleshooting assistance
- Stay up-to-date with the latest SAS technology and trends, and make recommendations for system improvements
- Participate in on-call rotation and handle after-hours support requests as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- of experience in administering SAS products, including SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Data Integration Studio, and SAS Visual Analytics
- Strong understanding of SAS architecture, including metadata, workspace, and stored processes
- Experience with SAS environment management, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
- Proficient in Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems
- Excellent knowledge of SQL and relational databases, such as Oracle or SQL Server
- Familiarity with scripting languages, such as Python or Perl
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- SAS certification is a plus
If you have a passion for SAS technology and a strong desire to contribute to the success of our company, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.