Principal SAS Administrator

Title: Principal SAS AdministratorContract Type: 12 Month FTCLocation: Bradford Chatham Petersfield LondonWorking Pattern:Hybrid (usually a couple of days a week in the office). We welcome part-time and flexible arrangements and will aim to match your current flexibility where We OfferWe care about your wellbeing not just your work. Our benefits are designed to support your life your health and your growth:Holidays: 25 days (rising to 30) buy/sell up to 5 days swap up to 4 bank : Up to 10% employer Leave: Enhanced maternity and 4 weeks paternity from day-one shared parental leave paid neonatal care leave and support for adoption and surrogacy Fertility Support: Paid time off for fertility treatment and appointments available to birth parents and partners with confidential support and flexible adjustments where needed Workations: Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved Leave: Your birthday : 2 paid volunteering : Access to LinkedIn Learning for all Wellbeing: Free Snoop Premium : Self-pay Denplan & optional Private Medical RoleYou and your TeamSitting within our Data Delivery function as a Principal SAS Administrator you will be the technical adviser of the Windows based Base SAS 9.4 On-Prem Platform and also the Microsoft Azure based SAS 9.4 Grid (aka VCAP) and SAS Viya 3.5 Analytical Platforms (aka SAS Viya on Azure)You will work within a small team of SAS Administrators and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the SAS platforms in terms of workload delivery stakeholder management user management and access to data in the SAS Platforms Infrastructure and Software Patching and SAS License and Certificate a Principal SAS Administrator you will:Be an SME for the SAS On-Prem and SAS in Azure platforms for entities across the whole the technical aspects and delivery of the SAS On-Prem and SAS in Azure platforms across the bankEnsure the SAS On-Prem and SAS in Azure platforms remain stable resilient and performant (within working hours).Provide in-hours support for the SAS On-Prem and SAS in Azure platforms and their entire user-base across the bankEnsure the SAS On-Prem and SAS in Azure platforms conform to security requirements via the SAS On-Prem Deployment Manager SAS 9.4 Management Console SAS Viya Environment Manager on Windows and and resolve the SAS On-Prem and SAS in Azure platforms infrastructure issues (configuration performance stability).Perform Root Cause Analysis for Production issues and remediate issues as Were Looking ForEnthusiastic and passionate interacting with customers and colleagues and driven even when working to stretched goals and and 9.x (and/or SAS Viya 3.5) Certified Platform 9.x Certified Base Programmer with SQL Passthrough and SAS Macro Windows Administration including PowerShell Azure Fundamentals Familiarity (ideally Certified).Windows experience in infrastructure experience in infrastructure as a SAS We HireWe use AI to help organise applications and surface early matches but all decisions are made by humans. Please apply authentically especially during you need assistive technology or reasonable adjustments (including the use of AI tools) please let the Talent Acquisition team know in advance and well be happy to support you. Where we have reason to believe AI has been used inappropriately we reserve the right to withdraw a candidate from the recruitment -Employment Checks; Any offer made will be subject to standard background checks including credit fraud and employment references. Due to the regulated nature of our business additional checks may apply. Who we areAt Vanquis our purpose is simple: to deliver caring banking that helps people make the most of lifes opportunities. Founded in 1880 were now a FTSE All Share specialist bank supporting over 1.7 million UK customers with responsible tailored proud to be certified by Great Place to Work recognised as one of the Financial Times UKs Best Employers in 2025 and 2026 and awarded Bronze status under the Armed Forces Covenant. Taken together these achievements reflect our genuine commitment to putting our people first and supporting those who by our values caring for people pulling together finding better ways and getting the right things done were building a workplace where colleagues feel connected valued and empowered. Alongside competitive pay we offer meaningful benefits salary reviews a discretionary bonus scheme and continued invested in your development too. With the right support and hands-on learning youll grow your skills shape your career and realise your OpportunitiesVanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value everyones unique background identity and experience andwere committed to a workplace where all colleagues can thrive. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process please contact and wellbe happy to help.