SAS Architect

Responsibilities: SAS Platform Administration • Lead installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAS 9.4 environments across development, test, and production tiers. • Manage user access, metadata, security configurations, and environment optimization. • Oversee upgrades, migrations, patch cycles, and infrastructure enhancements. • Ensure platform stability, performance, and high availability through proactive monitoring. Environment Setup & Deployment • Lead end to end setup of new SAS environments for new applications, markets, or business units. • Configure authentication, user provisioning, and secure access methods. • Develop user documentation, onboarding guides, and conduct training sessions. System Integration & Connectivity • Enable and validate SAS connectivity with databases, file transfer systems, and external platforms. • Configure secure data exchange mechanisms such as file transfer channels and integration protocols. • Troubleshoot connectivity and data movement issues across environments. SAS Development & Automation • Develop SAS programs, macros, and automation utilities to improve operational efficiency. • Build and support ETL workflows, reporting processes, and data pipelines. • Conduct performance tuning of SAS code and platform components. • Troubleshoot complex data processing and batch job issues. Upgrades, Migrations & Tech Refresh Support • Manage OS, SAS version, and supporting tool upgrades. • Perform parallel testing, issue resolution, and post migration stabilization. Operational Support & Platform Governance • Support daily operations including job monitoring, issue resolution, and user requests. • Maintain compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements. • Implement SSL renewals, certificate management, and platform vulnerability remediation. • Create and maintain platform health dashboards, reports, and logs. Automation & Continuous Improvement • Build tools to automate user onboarding, configuration tasks, and administrative workflows. • Improve monitoring capabilities through automated reporting and system utilization analysis. • Implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual effort. Stakeholder Management • Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams, application teams, and business stakeholders. • Provide technical guidance on SAS related requirements and solution design. • Act as a subject matter expert for SAS platform capabilities and integrations. Requirements: Required Technical Skills · Experience with SAS Administration and SAS programming. · Strong expertise with SAS 9.4 components such as Metadata Server, Application Server, Web Server, and Compute Server. · Proficiency in SAS Base, MACRO programming, SQL, and ETL development. · Experience with Batch/Linux/UNIX systems and shell scripting. · Understanding of authentication systems, file transfer technologies, and enterprise data platforms.