SAS Architect

Who we are:
Lifescale Analytics, a woman-owned small business (WBENC and WOSB certifications) provides specialized expertise in data and analytics. Formed in 2012, the Lifescale Analytics team has years of experience providing a spectrum of customized data management services and solutions including Data Management/Analytics, Big Data Solutions, Cloud Services, Business Intelligence and Data Science that focuses on building strong portfolios and programs. Through experience and innovation, we allow businesses, pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions, and government agencies to manage and proactively make decisions based on their biggest asset, their data. Our specialists are skilled at managing, refining, analyzing, or visualizing information for the specific purpose of increasing the value of IT to benefit from the data science industry.

Employment Qualifications:
Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and may be subjected to a government security investigation which requires possessing the ability to view classified government information, background checks and drug screening. All applicants applying must have lived in the US for the past 5 years and cannot have traveled out of the country more than 6 months (cumulatively) in the past five years. (Military Service excluded).

The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.

Job Title

SAS Architect

Location

Washington, DC US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Job Description

At Lifescale Analytics, we help achieve data-driven decisions by leveraging strategic technologies to create innovative solutions that ultimately help our clients to navigate their ever-changing data landscape. We have an opportunity for a SAS Architect, in the Washington D.C. area. Must currently hold a Secret Government Clearance.

Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. The candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.

The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.

Scope of Work:

• Installation of SAS Software:
  • • • • Development of architecture design for SAS Viya 4.0 environment in the cloud
        • Deployment of SAS software in the DOC OIG designated cloud infrastructure

• 2. Architecture Design and Review:
  • • • • Design and review of SAS Viya 4 architecture
        • Provision of SAS EEC sizing documentation

• 3. Pre-installation Activities:
  • • • • Review of deployment guide with DOC OIG team
        • Definition of pre-installation activities for SAS Viya 4 configuration

• 4. Implementation Tasks:
  • • • • Installation and configuration of licensed SAS software
        • Implementation of SAS Viya directory structure as per updated DOC OIG security model

• 5. Security Implementation:
  • • • • Integration of security model in SAS Viya with DOC OIG's Active Directory and security model
        • Execution of standard test procedures to ensure proper functioning of SAS products

• 6. Knowledge Transfer and Support:
  • • • • Informal knowledge transfer on configuration
        • Participation in security audits for Authorization to Operate (ATO) compliance

• 7. Security Documentation and Migration Support:
  • • • • Assistance in resolving security vulnerabilities
        • Support in preparing security documentation for DOC OIG ATO reviews
        • Assistance migrating 4 Visual Analytic dashboard

Job Requirements

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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