SAS ADMIN

Job Description

Company DescriptionFounded in 2016, VG Consultancy is an IT consultancy and software development company based in Noida. Specializing in IT outsourcing and software application development, VG Consultancy is dedicated to providing high-quality services to its offshore clients. The company values employee empowerment and fosters a supportive and innovative work environment.Role DescriptionPFB JD & details for SAS Admin position.Experience: 6-10 YearsNP: We need someone who can join in 30 days or less.Education: B.E/B.Tech/M.TechLocation: Jaipur1. **Installation and Configuration**:- Install and configure SAS software on servers and client machines.- Ensure that SAS software is properly integrated with the underlying operating system and other software components.2. **User Management**:- Create and manage user accounts and roles within SAS applications.- Assign appropriate permissions and access levels to users.- Handle user authentication and password policies.3. **Server and Environment Management**:- Monitor and manage SAS servers and environments- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as patching, updates, and backups.- Troubleshoot and resolve server-related issues.4. **Performance Optimization**:- Monitor system performance and resource utilization.- Optimize configurations to ensure efficient use of hardware resources.- Identify and address performance bottlenecks.5. **Security**:- Implement and enforce security policies for SAS environments.- Manage access controls, data security, and encryption.- Conduct regular security audits and assessments.6. **Metadata Management**:- Administer the SAS Metadata Server.- Manage metadata repositories and backups.- Ensure metadata consistency and integrity.7. **License Management**:- Keep track of SAS software licenses and ensure compliance.- Renew licenses as needed and manage license servers.8. **Backup and Recovery**:- Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery plans.- Test and execute data recovery procedures in case of system failures.9. **Integration**:- Integrate SAS software with other data sources (Oracle and Postgres) and systems as required.- Ensure seamless data flow between SAS and external systems.10. **Monitoring and Logging**:- Set up monitoring tools to track system performance and user activity.- Maintain logs for auditing and troubleshooting purposes.11. **Documentation and Training**:- Create and maintain documentation for SAS configurations and processes.- Provide training and support to users and other IT staff.12. **Upgrades and Patches**:- Plan and execute software upgrades and patch installations.- Test new versions to ensure compatibility with existing systems.13. **Compliance and Regulations**:- Ensure that SAS environments comply with relevant industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and internal policies.14. **Vendor Communication**:- Interact with SAS vendors for support, issue resolution, and license management.15. **Capacity Planning**:- Analyse usage patterns and plan for future resource requirements.16. **Automation and Scripting**:- Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline administrative tasks.17. **Troubleshooting**:- Investigate and resolve issues reported by users or system alerts.18. **Performance Tuning**:- Optimize the performance of SAS applications and servers.19. **Disaster Recovery**:Should backup metadata everyday- Develop and test disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime in case of catastrophic events.20. **Compliance and Auditing**:- Ensure SAS systems meet regulatory compliance requirements and facilitate audits when necessary.21. Added Advantage if HE / SHE knows DevOps Tools.,

Keyskills :
User ManagementPerformance OptimizationSecurityMetadata ManagementLicense ManagementIntegrationCapacity PlanningTroubleshootingPerformance TuningDisaster RecoveryInstallationConfigurationServerEnvironment ManagementBackupRecoveryMonitoring