SAS Administrator

SAS Administrator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated SAS Platform Specialist to join our diverse service desk team, where you will be in direct contact with our customers and be responsible for managing and supporting the SAS platforms that provide critical services to our clients. This role requires a good understanding of SAS products, as well as proficiency in Linux or Windows operating systems. Experience with cloud technologies is an added advantage.

At OCS Consulting we work in a hybrid setup, which means that we work from home, as well as from our office or from a client’s office. We strive to offer people flexibility in their working times. We begin the day with a (virtual) stand up meeting in which the whole team meets and will briefly discuss yesterdays and today’s tasks. Afterwards each team member will focus on their current client. Activities range from solving various incidents to helping customers implementing changes to their environment. When we are at the office, we try to get lunch together or will have a short round of table soccer in the break.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for SAS-related issues.
• Ensure the optimal performance and stability of our customers SAS environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAS solutions.
• Implement and maintain security best practices for the SAS environment.
• Direct contact with clients, both technical and functional.

What do you bring?

• Proven experience with SAS 9 is a must. Experience with SAS Viya is a plus.
• Knowledge of Linux or Windows operating systems is required. Knowledge of both is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) is desirable as well.
• Knowledge of networking and enterprise IT infrastructure is a plus
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.

What we offer:

Join a company that values long-term relationships with staff, clients and partners. All our relationships are based on a partnership model of collaboration, trust and respect. Our employees are vital to our success, and we aim to attract the best people who will stay and grow with us. Furthermore, we offer:

• A competitive salary with 8% holiday allowance
• 24 holidays, with 1 additional for every non-sick quarter
• The option to receive 13 additional holiday in exchange for 5% salary sacrifice
• Reimbursement of travel costs
• Participation in the company’s pension scheme

Why choose OCS?

OCS Consulting is a successful IT consultancy specialised in the use of SAS software operating mainly in the Life Science, Finance, Retail and Government industry. We continuously invest in the quality of our company and our people so that we continue to contribute to the success of our clients. The breadth and depth of our team’s experience and expertise ensures we are uniquely qualified to make a difference and help our clients to maximise their investment in SAS software. Key for the way we work is our creativity which allows us to do more with the available resources.

“With OCS Consulting the most important skill you need to have in a role as SAS Administrator is perseverance. Some problems are very persistent and require many hours of reading and researching. But interpersonal and social skills are also essential. You need to be able to interact with people. Sometimes you get a call and the client is quite stressed, then you need to be able to diffuse the situation and get to the heart of the problem. You may also make a new friend, which is always nice.” Miles, SAS Administrator

“De belangrijkste vaardigheden die je als IT Consultant bij OCS Consulting moet hebben zijn flexibiliteit en zelfstandigheid. Omdat je vaak moet schakelen tussen verschillende organisaties en rollen binnen deze organisaties. Ook is het de taak van de consultant om de verantwoording op zich te nemen over het project waarin hij actief is. Dit maakt het boeiend voor mij.” Rocco, IT Consultant