Title: SAS Viya 4 Administrator
Location: Remote-USA
Duration: Full time Permanent/Contract
Work Authorization: This role is not eligible for company sponsorship now or in future
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled SAS Viya 4 Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the deployment, configuration, administration, and support of the SAS Viya 4 platform in our cloud or on-premises environment. This role requires a strong understanding of SAS Viya architecture, Kubernetes, container orchestration, and hands-on experience with SAS deployment technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Deployment & Configuration:
Deploy and configure SAS Viya 4 environments using the SAS Viya deployment tools/Helm charts/Manual method on Kubernetes clusters.
Kubernetes & Container Management:
Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the Kubernetes clusters and containerized services hosting SAS Viya 4 components ensuring availability and scalability.
System Monitoring & Performance:
Continuously monitor system performance using tools like Prometheus and Grafana to ensure optimal SAS Viya environment health.
Security Administration:
Implement and manage SAS Viya security components, including authentication (LDAP/Active Directory integration), authorization, encryption, and audit logging.
Backup & Recovery:
Design, implement, and validate backup and disaster recovery strategies for SAS Viya 4 critical components, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
Upgrades & Patches:
Plan and execute SAS software updates, patch installations, and version upgrades to maintain a supported and secure platform.
User & Role Management:
Manage Data Governance and Access Controls within SAS Viya using SAS Environment Manager and command-line tools.
Automation & Scripting:
Develop and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines for deployment, patching, and configuration management (using tools like Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).
Cross-team Collaboration:
Work closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Business Analysts, and other IT teams to ensure smooth integration, deployment, and operation of SAS Viya-powered analytics solutions.
Documentation & Training:
Maintain detailed documentation of environments, procedures, and best practices; provide training and support to end-users and team members.
Compliance & Auditing:
Assist in internal and external audits by preparing necessary reports and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
Skills Required
Technical Expertise
Strong experience with SAS Viya 4 platform installation, administration, and troubleshooting.
Deep understanding of SAS Viya architecture and microservices deployment.
Proficiency with Kubernetes administration including pod management, namespaces, persistent storage (PV/PVC), Helm charts, and network policies.
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker.
Strong Linux administration skills (RedHat, SLES, Ubuntu).
Cloud and Infrastructure
Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS) - particularly their Kubernetes services (EKS).
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and configuration management (Ansible, Puppet).
Scripting & Automation
Proficient in at least one scripting language: Bash, Python.
Strong background in automation of deployment and monitoring workflows.
Security
Experience integrating SAS Viya with identity providers (LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth).
Knowledge of role-based access control (RBAC) in Kubernetes and SAS environments.
Understanding of encryption technologies and compliance standards.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Ability to monitor large-scale distributed systems and quickly troubleshoot complex issues.
Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack for log aggregation.
Soft Skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
Knowledge of SAS programming and SAS Grid Manager administration.
Experience with CI/CD workflows and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD.
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