SAS Administrator - Grid/VIYA Admin - OHIO CANDIDATES ONLY

TEKsystems
$40.00 - $60.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Jun 12, 2025
We are seeking a highly experienced SAS Platform Engineer with deep expertise in migrating from SAS 9.4 M7 Grid (RHEL Linux) to SAS Viya 4 (cloud-based or on-prem). This role demands strong hands-on experience in both environments, with a focus on end-to-end migration planning, infrastructure setup, troubleshooting, and post-migration platform administration. The ideal candidate is someone who has successfully led or played a key role in enterprise-scale SAS migrations and understands the nuances of both platforms. Key Responsibilities * Lead or support the migration of SAS 9.4 Grid (M7) running on RHEL Linux to SAS Viya 4 * Assess existing SAS Grid environment and design optimal migration strategy to Viya * Perform platform installation, configuration, and integration of SAS GRID 9.4/Viya 4 * Set up user access, authentication (LDAP/SAML/SSO), and security controls in both environments * Coordinate with infrastructure and AWS cloud team for provisioning and deployment * Monitor performance, optimize resources, and troubleshoot system-level issues across both platforms * Collaborate with SAS developers, business users, and IT stakeholders to ensure smooth transition * Create detailed documentation and runbooks for both migration and ongoing support Required Skills and Experience * 5+ years of SAS platform administration experience * Hands-on experience with SAS 9.4 M7 Grid on RHEL Linux * Proven expertise with SAS Viya 4 administration and architecture * Deep understanding of SAS compute, CAS server configuration, and Viya services * Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or shell scripting for automation (a plus) * Experience with cloud-based deployments (e.g., AWS) is strongly preferred * Strong understanding of SAS licensing, security setup, and resource management * Excellent communication and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications * Prior experience with large-scale migrations from SAS 9.4 to SAS Viya * Knowledge of containerized deployments (Kubernetes, Docker) * SAS Certified Platform Administrator credentials (9.4 and/or Viya) * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration for SAS environments Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.