We're hiring a SAS Administrator to work 3 to 4 days in office at Toronto/Mississauga. Local candidates no relocation.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced SAS Administrator to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of our SAS environment. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure the stability, performance, and security of our SAS platform. This position requires strong technical skills in SAS administration, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a customer-centric approach to providing support.ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, and maintain SAS software and related components (e.g., SAS Grid Manager, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Studio, SAS Visual Analytics).Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning for the SAS environment.Manage SAS users, security, and access controls.Troubleshoot and resolve SAS platform issues, providing timely and effective support to users.Apply SAS software updates, patches, and upgrades.Develop and maintain documentation for SAS environment configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure the SAS environment aligns with organizational standards and policies.Automate routine SAS administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., shell scripting, Python).Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing for the SAS environment.Stay current with the latest SAS technologies and best practices.Provide training and guidance to SAS users on platform usage and best practices.Manage and support SAS metadata.Contribute to the design and implementation of new SAS solutions and integrations.Required Technical Skill SetsSAS Administration:Proven experience (minimum (Specify Number) years) in administering SAS platforms in a Linux/Unix or Windows environment.Strong understanding of SAS architecture, including metadata server, compute server, workspace server, and web application server.Experience with SAS installation, configuration, and upgrades (e.g., SAS 9.x, Viya).Proficiency in managing SAS users, groups, and security permissions.Experience with SAS Grid Manager administration and workload management.Knowledge of SAS storage management and data access methods.Operating Systems:Solid understanding of Linux/Unix or Windows server operating systems.Experience with command-line interface and basic system administration tasks.Scripting:Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Shell scripting, Python) for automation and system administration tasks.Problem-Solving:Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.Communication:Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.Database Knowledge:Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and data access methods within SAS.Nice to Have SkillsExperience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, including services relevant to data and analytics.Experience with Databricks, including its integration with SAS or its use in a broader data ecosystem.Experience with Snowflake, including its integration with SAS or its use as a data warehouse.Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., SAS Environment Manager, Grafana, Prometheus).Familiarity with ITIL framework and best practices for incident and change management.Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).Life at CapgeminiCapgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:Collaborating with teams of creative, fun, and driven colleaguesFlexible work options enabling time and location-based flexibilityCompany-provided home office equipmentVirtual collaboration and productivity tools to enable hybrid teamsComprehensive benefits program (Health, Welfare, Retirement and Paid time off)Other perks and wellness benefits like discount programs, and gym/studio access.Paid Parental Leave and coaching, baby welcome gift, and family care/illness daysBack-up childcare/elder care, childcare discounts, and subsidized virtual tutoringTuition assistance and weekly hot skill development opportunitiesExperiential, high-impact learning series eventsAccess to mental health resources and mindfulness programsAccess to join Capgemini Employee Resource Groups around communities of interestAbout CapgeminiCapgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of 22.5 billion
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SAS Administrator