Sas Admin

Job Title: SAS Admin Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid)
Rate: Competitive, based on experience
Employment Type: Contract
Key Responsibilities: SAS Environment Administration: Install, configure, and maintain SAS software and solutions. Manage and monitor SAS servers and applications. Ensure optimal performance of SAS environments, including tuning and optimization. Implement and manage SAS security, including user access and permissions. Support and Maintenance: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for SAS applications. Perform regular system backups and recovery processes. Apply patches and updates to SAS software as needed. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise. User Support and Training: Assist users with SAS-related issues and provide training as necessary. Collaborate with business users to understand their requirements and provide SAS solutions. Data Management: Manage data integration processes using SAS tools. Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the SAS environment. Support data warehousing and business intelligence initiatives. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of SAS environment configurations, procedures, and policies. Generate reports on system performance, usage, and other metrics. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in SAS administration. Proven experience with SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya environments. Strong knowledge of SAS products including SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Studio, SAS Data Integration Studio, and SAS Management Console. Skills: Proficiency in UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems. Experience with SAS Grid Manager and SAS Visual Analytics. Strong understanding of database technologies and SQL. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Certifications: SAS Certified Platform Administrator or equivalent certification is a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in financial services or banking industry. Knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices. Experience with cloud-based SAS solutions.