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Principal Software

SAS Grid Admin

Oakland, CA · On-site

$80/hr

Company Description Title: SAS Grid Admin Location: Oakland, Pleasanton, Pasadena or Denver ... Metadata Management, Scheduling, and metadata Folders - with SAS Management Console * Implementing ...

Principal Software

SAS Grid Admin

Oakland, CA · On-site

$80/hr

Title: SAS Grid Admin Location: Oakland, Pleasanton, Pasadena or Denver Duration: 6 month initial ... Metadata Management, Scheduling, and metadata Folders - with SAS Management Console * Implementing ...

TEKsystems

Sharepoint Administrator

Carlsbad, CA · Hybrid

$40 - $65/hr

SharePoint Administrator (Microsoft 365) 6-Month Contract | Potential for Extension | Hybrid/Onsite ... Manage metadata, taxonomy, information architecture, and data stewardship initiatives. * Develop ...

Silgan

FP & A Systems Administrator

Woodland Hills, CA · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

FP&A Systems Administrator in Woodland Hills, CA Silgan Containers, North America's leading metal ... Configure, maintain, and optimize Oracle EPBCS applications, metadata, business rules, security ...

Sonsoft Inc

SAS Administrator

Agoura Hills, CA · On-site

SAS Metadata level security implementation * Any additional SAS certification. * Improve performance. * Strong Analytical skills * Data modeling, design & implementation based on recognized standards.

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What is a metadata administrator?

A Metadata Administrator is a professional responsible for managing, organizing, and maintaining metadata within an organization. Metadata refers to data that describes other data, such as details about files, databases, or digital assets. The Metadata Administrator ensures that metadata is accurate, consistent, and accessible to improve data discovery, governance, and compliance. They often work closely with IT, data management, and business teams to implement metadata standards and policies. This role is critical for enhancing data quality, enabling efficient data retrieval, and supporting regulatory requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a metadata administrator?

To thrive as a Metadata Administrator, you need a solid understanding of data management principles, metadata standards, and experience with cataloging or information science, often supported by a degree in library science, information systems, or a related field. Familiarity with metadata management tools, databases, data governance platforms, and standards such as Dublin Core or MARC is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong organizational and communication skills help you excel in managing large volumes of information and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate metadata creation, efficient data retrieval, and effective data governance within organizations.

What are the biggest challenges a metadata administrator faces when managing large-scale data systems?

One of the main challenges for a Metadata Administrator is ensuring data consistency and accuracy across multiple platforms and departments. As organizations grow, the volume and variety of data can make it difficult to maintain standardized metadata definitions and prevent data silos. Metadata Administrators often collaborate with IT, data governance teams, and business stakeholders to implement best practices, enforce data quality standards, and address discrepancies promptly. Staying up to date with emerging data management tools and regulatory requirements is also crucial to excel in this role.

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SAS Grid Admin

Oakland, CA • On-site

Principal Software
1 - 10 employees
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$80/hr

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Company Description
Job Description
Title: SAS Grid Admin
Location: Oakland, Pleasanton, Pasadena or Denver
Duration: 6 month initial contract with possible extension
Pay Rate: $80 on W2
Core Competencies - Must Have:
  • 5+ years' SAS Grid Admin experience required
  • SAS Grid migration experience
  • SAS platform issue fixes - platform and user issues
  • Working knowledge of LSF as it pertains to the SAS grid
  • Strong experience in UNIX scripting
  • Customer service experience
  • Metadata Management, Scheduling, and metadata Folders - with SAS
    Management Console
  • Implementing SAS User security using metadata, SPDS ACL etc.
  • Very strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required

Nice to Haves:
  • Experience with SAS/BASE, SAS/SQL, SAS/MACROS, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/STAT
  • Metadata Clustering

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