SAS Architect

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Lead endtoend 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Manage OS, SAS version, and supporting tool upgrades.
• Perform parallel testing, issue resolution, and postmigration stabilization.

• 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.

• 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.

• Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams, application teams, and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance on SASrelated requirements and solution design.
• Act as a subject matter expert for SAS platform capabilities and integrations.

Requirements:

Required Technical Skills

10+ years of 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.

Strong problem solving and performance tuning abilities.

Soft Skills

Ability to work independently and lead complex technical initiatives.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Excellent analytical thinking and documentation capabilities.

Ability to work effectively under time sensitive and high pressure conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

SAS Administration or SAS Programming certifications.

Experience in large enterprises or regulated industries.

Exposure to automation tools and system level scripting.

Key Domain/ Technical Skills:

SAS 9.4 components such as Metadata Server, Application Server, Web Server, and Compute Server

SAS Base, MACRO programming, SQL, and ETL development

Batch/Linux/UNIX systems and shell scripting