Overview
On Site
USD 40.00 - 60.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
FOCUS
Authentication
LDAP
SAML
SSO
Security Controls
Provisioning
Collaboration
GRID
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Linux
SAS Cloud Analytic Services
Ansible
Terraform
Shell Scripting
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Licensing
Resource Management
Communication
Documentation
Migration
Kubernetes
Docker
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
DevOps
SAS
Taxes
Life Insurance
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
We are seeking a highly experienced SAS Platform Engineer with deep expertise in migrating from SAS 9.4 M7 Grid (RHEL Linux) to SAS Viya 4 (cloud-based or on-prem). This role demands strong hands-on experience in both environments, with a focus on end-to-end migration planning, infrastructure setup, troubleshooting, and post-migration platform administration. The ideal candidate is someone who has successfully led or played a key role in enterprise-scale SAS migrations and understands the nuances of both platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Lead or support the migration of SAS 9.4 Grid (M7) running on RHEL Linux to SAS Viya 4
Assess existing SAS Grid environment and design optimal migration strategy to Viya
Perform platform installation, configuration, and integration of SAS GRID 9.4/Viya 4
Set up user access, authentication (LDAP/SAML/SSO), and security controls in both environments
Coordinate with infrastructure and AWS cloud team for provisioning and deployment
Monitor performance, optimize resources, and troubleshoot system-level issues across both platforms
Collaborate with SAS developers, business users, and IT stakeholders to ensure smooth transition
Create detailed documentation and runbooks for both migration and ongoing support
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of SAS platform administration experience
Hands-on experience with SAS 9.4 M7 Grid on RHEL Linux
Proven expertise with SAS Viya 4 administration and architecture
Deep understanding of SAS compute, CAS server configuration, and Viya services
Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or shell scripting for automation (a plus)
Experience with cloud-based deployments (e.g., AWS) is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of SAS licensing, security setup, and resource management
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with large-scale migrations from SAS 9.4 to SAS Viya
Knowledge of containerized deployments (Kubernetes, Docker)
SAS Certified Platform Administrator credentials (9.4 and/or Viya)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration for SAS environments
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2025.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
Lead or support the migration of SAS 9.4 Grid (M7) running on RHEL Linux to SAS Viya 4
Assess existing SAS Grid environment and design optimal migration strategy to Viya
Perform platform installation, configuration, and integration of SAS GRID 9.4/Viya 4
Set up user access, authentication (LDAP/SAML/SSO), and security controls in both environments
Coordinate with infrastructure and AWS cloud team for provisioning and deployment
Monitor performance, optimize resources, and troubleshoot system-level issues across both platforms
Collaborate with SAS developers, business users, and IT stakeholders to ensure smooth transition
Create detailed documentation and runbooks for both migration and ongoing support
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of SAS platform administration experience
Hands-on experience with SAS 9.4 M7 Grid on RHEL Linux
Proven expertise with SAS Viya 4 administration and architecture
Deep understanding of SAS compute, CAS server configuration, and Viya services
Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or shell scripting for automation (a plus)
Experience with cloud-based deployments (e.g., AWS) is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of SAS licensing, security setup, and resource management
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with large-scale migrations from SAS 9.4 to SAS Viya
Knowledge of containerized deployments (Kubernetes, Docker)
SAS Certified Platform Administrator credentials (9.4 and/or Viya)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration for SAS environments
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2025.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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