SAS CI 360 Consultant

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SAS Consultant with in-depth expertise in SAS CI360 and strong working knowledge of the broader SAS ecosystem including SAS ESP, SAS EG, SAS DI, SAS MC, and SAS Info Map Studio. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of SAS architecture and data flow across modules, be confident working in a Linux environment, and possess strong communication skills to engage effectively with clients.

Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary SAS CI360 expert, with the ability to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize marketing and decisioning use cases.Collaborate with clients to understand business objectives and translate them into SAS-based solutions.Design, implement, and optimize data integration workflows using SAS DI and EG.Develop and maintain Info Maps, Business Contexts, and data models for CI360 consumption.Work with SAS ESP (Event Stream Processing) to enable real-time decisioning and personalization.Monitor, schedule, and manage jobs through SAS Management Console (MC).Maintain SAS environments on Linux, including debugging logs, monitoring processes, and ensuring high availability.Document system/data flows across the SAS stack and guide junior team members.Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and best practices in data handling.

Required Skills:Must-have: Strong hands-on experience in SAS CI360, including real-time tasks, segments, treatment groups, calculated fields, and activity mapping.Expertise in SAS ESP, SAS DI Studio, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Management Console, SAS Info Map Studio.Solid understanding of SAS architecture and end-to-end data flows across components.Strong proficiency in Linux-based environments file handling, log review, process monitoring.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills able to engage with stakeholders, gather requirements, and deliver solutions effectively.Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a client-facing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:SAS certifications (e.g., SAS CI 360 Specialist, SAS Data Integration Developer) are a plus.Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or tools like SQL, Python, or REST APIs is desirable.Prior experience in industries like Banking, Telecom, or Retail Marketing would be beneficial.