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Job Title: SAS Viya ACL Specialist Location: Remote Job Type: Contract Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled SAS Viya ACL (Access Control List) Specialist to support the implementation and administration of fine-grained access control policies within the SAS Viya platform. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SAS Viya security administration, role-based access control (RBAC), and policy enforcement to ensure secure access to data, services, and applications. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage Access Control Lists (ACLs) within the SAS Viya platform. Collaborate with data owners, security teams, and IT to develop and enforce role-based access policies. Configure and maintain authentication and authorization controls, including integration with LDAP/AD or other identity providers. Conduct periodic audits and reviews of access permissions to ensure compliance with security and governance standards. Document ACL policies, procedures, and user roles for governance and support purposes. Provide guidance on securing data and analytics assets in a shared multi-user SAS Viya environment. Troubleshoot access-related issues and work with technical teams to resolve security incidents. Participate in upgrades, patching, and maintenance of the SAS Viya environment as it pertains to access controls. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience with SAS platforms, including 2+ years specifically with SAS Viya. Strong understanding of SAS Viya security architecture and ACL (Access Control List) management. Experience configuring and managing access for CAS libraries, SAS content, data services, and applications. Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) practices and tools. Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and scripting for automation and access control updates. Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience integrating SAS Viya with enterprise identity providers (e.g., LDAP, Azure AD, SAML). Familiarity with SAS Environment Manager and SAS Studio for access configuration. Understanding of compliance requirements such as HIPAA, SOC 2, or GDPR in data access control. Prior experience in a regulated industry (finance, healthcare, etc.) is a plus.
