SAS Admin Remote Contract

Role: SAS Admin


Location: Remote (Boston, MA)


Long Term Contract - W2/C2C

Job Overview:


We are seeking an experienced SAS Administrator to manage and support SAS environments for a leading organization. This role will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of SAS platforms in a highly secure and scalable environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing both SAS 9.x and SAS Viya platforms, along with a strong understanding of system architecture, user security, and data integration processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and support SAS environments (SAS 9.x and/or SAS Viya).
• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch SAS software and components.
• Monitor performance, manage backups, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and infrastructure teams to support business needs.
• Manage user access, roles, and data security in accordance with enterprise policies.
• Troubleshoot system and application issues, and coordinate with SAS Technical Support when needed.
• Automate routine administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain documentation for system configuration, processes, and troubleshooting guides.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Overall IT Experience: 9-12 Years
• 5+ years of experience as a SAS Administrator .
• Strong hands-on experience with SAS 9.x , SAS Viya , or both.
• Proficient in Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Shell, Python, or similar).
• Experience with SAS Grid , SAS Metadata Server , and SAS Management Console .
• Understanding of data integration , ETL , and BI reporting concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud-based deployments is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for SAS deployment.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Oracle , or other databases used with SAS.
• SAS certification (e.g., SAS Certified Platform Administrator ) is a plus.