SAS Administrator from Innova
Reston, VA
About the Job
Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a SAS Administrator
Position type: Full time Contract
Duration: 12 months
Location: Reston, VA Hybrid
As a SAS Administrator, you will be responsible for
Playing a key role in administering our SAS Analytics infrastructure. This role will focus on deploying, administering, and enhancing SAS Viya 4 on Kubernetes while ensuring integration with cloud-native services. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing modern cloud-native analytics (SAS Viya 4 & Kubernetes) deployments & large-scale distributed processing (SAS Grid).
Responsibilities
Tools/Skillset:
The ideal candidate will have –
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Sonia
Sonia@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $60/hr - $65/hr
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance
Position type: Full time Contract
Duration: 12 months
Location: Reston, VA Hybrid
As a SAS Administrator, you will be responsible for
Playing a key role in administering our SAS Analytics infrastructure. This role will focus on deploying, administering, and enhancing SAS Viya 4 on Kubernetes while ensuring integration with cloud-native services. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing modern cloud-native analytics (SAS Viya 4 & Kubernetes) deployments & large-scale distributed processing (SAS Grid).
Responsibilities
- Installation and Configuration:
- Lead the installation, configuration, and administration of SAS Viya 4 on
- AWS EKS.
- Implement and document best practices for deploying and integrating SAS Viya into cloud-native environments.
- Collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration of SAS Viya with AWS Kubernetes infrastructure.
- Performance Optimization:
- Monitor and optimize the performance of SAS Viya 4 applications to meet business needs.
- Implement resource management and scaling strategies for Kubernetes to support SAS Viya.
- Analyze system performance metrics and apply turning techniques for improved efficiency.
- Cloud-Native Operations:
- Administer and maintain SAS Viya environments on AWS Cloud, leveraging core AWS services for optimal performance.
- Ensure high availability, failover configurations, and disaster recovery setups for SAS Viya 4.
- Use automation tools to streamline operational tasks like upgrades, patching, and backups in Kubernetes-based SAS Viya deployments.
- Advance Troubleshooting:
- Investigate and resolve complex issues related to SAS Viya and Grid components.
- Troubleshoot installation issues, user issues on daily basis.
- Review logs and provide diagnostic reports to identify and mitigate system bottlenecks and failures.
- Continuous Support Operations:
- Provide day-to-day operation of the SAS platform on AWS cloud, and provide technical support to developers, researchers, and analysts.
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance by applying SAS Viya security and governance best practices.
- Work closely with analytics teams to support SAS developers, researchers, and data scientists.
Tools/Skillset:
- SAS Grid Software 9.4+
- SAS Viya 4
- SAS Enterprise Guide & SAS Studio
- SQL, Python, Shell Scripting, Yaml, Json
The ideal candidate will have –
- Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 5+ years of SAS Admin experience, with at least 3 years in SAS Viya 4 administration in a Kubernetes environment.
- Proven success in installing, optimizing, and supporting large-scale SAS Viya deployments.
- Solid knowledge of AWS Cloud services with hands-on experience optimizing SAS Viya deployments.
- Proficiency in working with Kubernetes orchestration, containerization, and YAML configurations.
- Strong experience in Linux-based environments, including scripting with Python, SQL, Shell scripting, YAML, and JSON.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Sonia
Sonia@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $60/hr - $65/hr
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
- Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance
Salary
$60 - $65 per hour