DirectClient: Texas Health and Human Services Commission(HHSC)Solicitation#529400821Title: SAS AdministratorLocation: 701 W 51st St Austin, TX 78751Duration: Until 8/31/2024 with possible extensionLast date for submission: February 1, 2024 (2.00 PM-CST)Important Note: 4 days remote and 1 day(Tuesday) onsite work in a week CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Requirements:Years Required/Preferred Experience8 Required Experience administrating SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Visual Statistics, SAS Data Preparation, and SAS Data Mining software.8 Required Experiencing installing and configuring various data sources including but not limited to Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, Snowflake, and Salesforce.8 Required Experience designing and developing complex Oracle SQL scripts that are fast and efficient8 Required Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience as a system analyst for a data analytics, performance management system, or data warehousing project.8 Required Technical writing and diagraming skills, including proficiency with modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Erwin), and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project.8 Required Experience scheduling and automating data extracts from various data sources such as relational databases, Excel, Access DB, Snowflake, Salesforce etc.8 Required Experience administrating Linux operating system.8 Required Experience managing multi-node SAS cluster in a cloud environment.8 Required Experience implementing security controls to protect sensitive data processed through the SAS Viya server.8 Required Experience integrating SAS Viya Server with an identity and access management system using SAML or by other means8 Required Experience automating the monitoring the health of multi-node SAS Viya Server cluster and other resources such as load balancers on a major cloud platform.6 Preferred Proven ability to write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices4 Preferred Understanding of security principles and how they apply to healthcare data4 Preferred Experience with state of the art software components for a performance metrics data visualization or business intelligence environment4 Preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills.4 Preferred Effectively manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize conflicting assignments, and switch quickly between assignments, as required.4 Preferred Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business or equivalent experience.3 Preferred Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry2 Preferred Prior experience with an HHS agency2 Preferred Prior experience working with PII or PHI data2 Preferred Experience with JIRA software2 Preferred Experience on an agile sprint team