Senior SAS Platform Administrator

Job Summary

Blu Omega LLC is hiring a Senior SAS Platform Administrator in the United States. This senior‑level role supports enterprise‑wide data and analytics environments for healthcare and government clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and optimize SAS 9.x and SAS Viya environments across development, test, and production tiers.
• Design and implement security policies, user access controls, and data governance procedures aligned with HIPAA and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to deploy statistical models, predictive analytics, and reporting solutions for Medicare, patient outcomes, and public‑health programs.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, manage patches, upgrades, and capacity planning to ensure high availability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior administrators and developers.
• Document architecture, standard operating procedures, and disaster‑recovery plans.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on SAS platform administration experience, preferably with both SAS 9.x and SAS Viya.
• Strong background in healthcare or government data analytics, including familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, or public‑health datasets.
• Proficiency in SAS programming, macro development, and SQL integration.
• Experience with Linux/Unix system administration, virtualization, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (HIPAA, NIST) and data‑privacy best practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as SAS Certified Platform Administrator or SAS Certified Advanced Programmer.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Background in statistical modeling, machine‑learning workflows, or epidemiological research.

Compensation

Annual salary: $117,977.85 (fixed). Competitive benefits package.

Frequently Asked Questions

What industries does this SAS administrator role focus on?

The position primarily supports healthcare and government data platforms, including Medicare and patient outcome analytics.

What technical skills are essential for this job?

Key skills include SAS 9.x and SAS Viya administration, Linux/Unix system management, SAS programming, and knowledge of HIPAA/NIST security standards.

Is remote work possible for this position?

Blu Omega LLC evaluates remote or hybrid arrangements on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on project needs and security requirements.