Sas Administrator - Toronto, Calgary Or Edmonton

Position: SAS Administrator Location: Toronto, Calgary or Edmonton or Someone in West Contract Type: Contract


Experience Required:** Minimum 5 years




Role Overview


We are seeking an experienced SAS Administrator with a strong background in managing and administering SAS environments, specifically SAS 9 and SAS Viya. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of the SAS environment. This role requires expertise in monitoring user accounts, managing passwords, and ensuring the overall health and performance of the SAS systems.


**Key Responsibilities:**


- **SAS Environment Management:**
- Install, configure, and maintain SAS 9 and SAS Viya environments.
- Perform regular upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities.
- Ensure high availability and performance of SAS servers.


- **User Account Management:**
- Create, modify, and delete user accounts as needed.
- Monitor and manage usernames and passwords to ensure security compliance.
- Provide support and training to users on accessing and using SAS software.


- **System Monitoring and Maintenance:**
- Monitor system performance and perform regular health checks.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to SAS infrastructure.
- Implement and manage backup and recovery processes.


- **Security and Compliance:**
- Ensure that all SAS systems and processes comply with organizational security policies.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
- Implement security measures to protect data and applications.


- **Documentation and Reporting:**
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of the SAS environment, configurations, and procedures.
- Generate regular reports on system performance, usage, and security.


**Required Qualifications:**


- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a SAS Administrator.
- Proficiency with SAS 9 and SAS Viya environments.
- Strong understanding of SAS installation, configuration, and administration.
- Experience in monitoring and managing user accounts and passwords.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of IT security practices and protocols.


**Preferred Qualifications:**


- Experience in training users on SAS software and tools.
- Familiarity with scripting languages for automation of administrative tasks.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.