SAS Administrator (m/w/d)

About the Role

Join nearly 400 IT professionals at Continentale Versicherung, a mutual insurance group, and contribute to shaping the digital transformation within our insurance network. As a SAS Administrator, you will play a critical role in managing the SAS data warehouse environments, ensuring their smooth operation, and planning future enhancements. Our team values responsibility, collaboration, and the continuous development of skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the SAS system landscape to guarantee uninterrupted SAS operations and ensure daily batch processing runs seamlessly.
• Perform routine system maintenance including applying system updates, SAS hotfixes, and security patches to maintain system reliability.
• Implement necessary adjustments and improvements in existing and new SAS environments; plan and execute new SAS installations along with enforcing security requirements.
• Thoroughly document all activities and solutions in collaboration platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Teams to facilitate transparency and team communication.
• Approach complex issues with a solution-focused mindset by breaking down problems, identifying errors, and resolving them while maintaining an overall perspective.

Candidate Profile

• Education: A completed degree in a STEM-related field or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Experience: Proven extensive experience in the administration, operation, and advancement of SAS system landscapes.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SAS Business Intelligence, SAS Visual Analytics, with initial experience in SAS Viya. Familiarity with operating systems like RedHat Enterprise Linux, IBM AIX, Windows Client/Server, and scheduling systems such as IBM LSF or Broadcom Automic is essential. Additional knowledge of Kubernetes clusters and related cloud services is a plus.
• Personal Attributes: Demonstrates strong teamwork and solution orientation in interactions with colleagues.
• Communication: Excellent service and customer-oriented communication skills delivered in a clear and friendly manner.

Additional Information

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Benefits

• Secure employment at a mutual insurance company free from shareholder pressure, providing stability even in uncertain times.
• Flexible work options including the possibility to work from home two days per week.
• Flexible working hours with no fixed core or minimum hours, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Employer-subsidized company pension scheme to support your future financial security.
• Comprehensive continuing education offerings such as internal and external training, workshops, and coaching to keep your expertise up-to-date.
• Additional financial benefits including asset-building contributions and extra payments like Christmas and vacation bonuses.