SAS Architect & System Administrator (Healthcare)

TL;DR

SAS Architect & System Administrator (Healthcare): Managing and optimizing enterprise SAS platforms for Department of Veterans Affairs data environments with an accent on platform architecture, security governance, and healthcare analytics integration. Focus on scaling complex environments, ensuring federal compliance, and supporting advanced statistical modeling workflows.

Location: Must be based in the United States (McLean, VA). Role may require occasional in-person work at Booz Allen or customer facilities.

Salary: $62,000–$141,000 (annualized USD).

Company

hirify.global is a global management and technology consulting firm providing professional services to government and commercial clients.

What you will do

• Serve as the lead administrator for enterprise SAS platforms including SAS 9.x, Grid, and Viya.
• Manage platform architecture, installation, configuration, and maintenance across servers and BI platforms.
• Oversee security protocols and governance to ensure protection of PHI and PII under federal regulations.
• Deploy, scale, and troubleshoot environments supporting approximately 3,500 users.
• Integrate SAS with Python, R, SQL, and other technologies to support machine learning and research workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop automated reporting tools for healthcare decision-making.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in SAS platform administration within regulated enterprise environments.
• Must be eligible for a U.S. Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination.
• Experience with SAS technologies including STAT, ETS, Viya, Grid, and Enterprise Guide.
• Proficiency in healthcare database integration (SQL Server, Oracle, Teradata, etc.).
• Experience with RHEL and Windows Server administration.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Department of Veterans Affairs systems and reporting mandates.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PII, and PHI data security standards.
• SAS Certifications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits and financial planning support.
• Paid leave and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance.