SAS Platform Engineer

Post Date

Jun 18, 2025

Location

Columbus,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

43219
US
Aug 18, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

COL-788305

Pay Rate

$36 - $45 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

· 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


Pay range: 40-55hr

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Required Skills & 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

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

· 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

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.