SAS Admin

Capgemini • Toronto, ON

1d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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).
• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS), particularly their Kubernetes services (EKS).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and configuration management (Ansible, Puppet).
• Proficient in at least one scripting language (Bash, Python).
• Strong background in automation of deployment and monitoring workflows.
• 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.
• Ability to monitor large-scale distributed systems and quickly troubleshoot complex issues.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack for log aggregation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure SAS Viya 4 environments using the SAS Viya deployment tools, Helm charts, or manual methods on Kubernetes clusters.
• Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the Kubernetes clusters and containerized services hosting SAS Viya 4 components, ensuring availability and scalability.
• Continuously monitor system performance using tools like Prometheus and Grafana to ensure optimal SAS Viya environment health.
• Implement and manage SAS Viya security components, including authentication (LDAP/Active Directory integration), authorization, encryption, and audit logging.
• Design, implement, and validate backup and disaster recovery strategies for SAS Viya 4 critical components, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Plan and execute SAS software updates, patch installations, and version upgrades to maintain a supported and secure platform.
• Manage Data Governance and Access Controls within SAS Viya using SAS Environment Manager and command-line tools.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines for deployment, patching, and configuration management using tools like Bash, Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• 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.
• Maintain detailed documentation of environments, procedures, and best practices; provide training and support to end-users and team members.
• Assist in internal and external audits by preparing necessary reports and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed