SAS 9.4 & SAS Viya 3.5 Administrator

Job Title – Outsystems Technical LeadCompany – TCS (MEA)Location – Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJob type – Full timeAbout Us :Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. This is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development.A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS has over 616,171 of the world’s best-trained consultants with 157 nationalities in 53 countries. For more information, visit www.tcs.com and follow TCS news at @TCS_News.Job Description :SAS Administration & MaintenanceMaintain SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya 3.5 environments on Linux/Unix.Administer SAS Metadata Server, Application Server, Mid-Tier components, CAS server, and microservices.Perform user and group administration, access management, and security role assignments.Manage and maintain connectivity with external databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, PostgreSQL, etc.). Monitoring & Support:Monitor system health, job execution, CAS performance, and server resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O).Provide L2/L3 production support for SAS jobs and environment issues.Analyze and resolve issues related to authentication, job failures, and performance bottlenecks.Support business teams in troubleshooting and provide guidance on platform usage. Backup, Recovery & Migration:Plan and execute backup, restore, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies for SAS environments.Manage deployment backups, restores, and tenant administration in Viya.Support migration and upgrades between SAS versions and platforms.Apply hotfixes, patches, and security updates as required. Performance & Optimization:Tune SAS servers, CAS workers, and system configurations for maximum efficiency.Monitor long-running jobs and optimize execution through resource allocation and scheduling.Work with DBAs to optimize database connections and query performance. Collaboration & Documentation:Partner with infrastructure and security teams for server hardening, SSL configuration, LDAP/AD/Kerberos/SAML integration.Maintain up-to-date SOPs, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and technical documentation.Provide knowledge transfer, training, and mentoring to junior administrators and support staff. Required Skills & Experience:Experience in SAS Platform Administration (SAS 9.4 & Viya 3.5).Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration and shell scripting.Hands-on experience with CAS administration, Viya microservices, and Kubernetes/Docker (preferred).Expertise in authentication & authorization (LDAP, Active Directory, Kerberos, SAML, OAuth).Experience with backup/restore, DR setup, and multi-tenant administration.Knowledge of network, SSL certificates, and security policies.Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a production environment.Thank you for expressing interest in this role at TCS. We will review your application and reach out to you if your profile aligns with our requirements for this opportunity.Application Deadline : 15-Dec-2025Privacy Note:https://www.tcs.com/connect-with-tcs/privacy-policy