Senior SAS Systems Administrator (EL1) - Brisbane

About the role

A federal government client, at the frontline of government service delivery, is seeking a Senior SAS Systems Administrator (EL1 equivalent) to support the SAS infrastructure platforms underpinning data analytics functions within Services Australia and the Department of Social Services. The role is based in Brisbane, Queensland, with hybrid working.

Key responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and technical administration for several SAS products, including SAS VEA and SAS Viya
• Diagnose and resolve system issues and contribute to incident resolution
• Plan, test and execute patching activities to comply with security and regulatory policies and deliver system enhancements
• Prepare, review and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures
• Give specialist technical advice, including strategic advice to senior executives where appropriate
• Share knowledge as a subject matter expert and mentor less experienced colleagues

Required profile

• Experience as a senior SAS system administrator (EL1 level)
• A degree in software engineering, computer science or a similar field is highly desirable
• Australian citizenship with an active Negative Vetting 1 clearance
• Availability management (SFIA Level 5), capacity management (Level 4), IT infrastructure (Level 4), problem management (Level 4), systems design (Level 5) and systems installation and removal (Level 5)

Working arrangements are hybrid; the worker is expected to work onsite for the first 6 weeks before a flexible hybrid arrangement can be considered, unless otherwise negotiated. The initial contract is 12 months, with extensions up to a maximum of 24 months, and the estimated start date is 1 January 2027.