SAS Viya 4 Administrator

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.