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ECS · 16 hours ago

Federal SAS System Architect

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, and they are seeking a highly motivated and experienced SAS Systems Architect to join their SAS deployment architecture team. In this role, you will support DoD initiatives by leveraging data analytics to optimize programs and inform strategic business decisions, while managing and prioritizing projects to deliver high-quality analytical insights and reports.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support DoD initiatives by leveraging data analytics to optimize programs and inform strategic business decisions

Design, implement, and maintain scalable SAS solutions that align with mission-critical objectives across federal agencies

Manage and prioritize projects and ensure timely delivery of high-quality analytical insights and reports

Ensure consistent, constant, and proactive communications with the client and project team throughout the execution of the data and analytics operational domain across customers

Provide SAS Subject Matter Expert (SME)-level recommendations and guidance to other system administrators, ensuring best practices in deployment, configuration, and performance optimization

Qualification

SAS ViyaLinux administrationContainer orchestrationCI/CD pipelinesData analyticsSAS certificationPythonRCloud computingCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Extensive experience administering Linux-based environments, including shell scripting, system performance tuning, and troubleshooting, with a strong understanding of managing and deploying microservices-based applications (e.g., using Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container orchestration tools)

Hands-on experience migrating legacy microservices and server-based applications to containerized Kubernetes environments, including designing deployment strategies, managing persistent storage, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for scalable and resilient infrastructure

At least (3) years of experience with the SAS Viya platform and providing consulting services to customers

Must possess a current TS/SCI clearance with the ability for CI Poly follow-on

Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC)

Must possess a DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level I (Security+, etc.)

Must possess a SAS Viya 3.5 certification from SAS

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical and business concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to handle complex customer situations and interact with all levels of personnel to provide a quick and effective resolution

Proven experience in data analytics

Open to traveling within the Washington DC Metro Area, and CONUS

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field

Preferred

Active Public Trust Background Investigation (BI)

Applied and demonstrable experience using SAS products for data management, analysis and reporting

Experience with languages such as Python and R, and abilities identifying and implementing machine-learning (ML), robotic process automation (RPA), and artificial intelligence (AI)

Experience with data governance, data quality, and regulatory compliance

Experience managing a team of data analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster their professional growth and development

Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees