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Maarut

Candidate who has only used ESM as a monitoring tool, without having installed or configured it. \n * Candidate lacking the ability to document and transfer knowledge to internal teams. \n \n \n \n ...

Xideral

Le candidat doit obligatoirement résider au Canada. À propos du poste Nous recherchons un Expert SAS Enterprise Session Monitor (ESM) / SAS Viya afin de prendre en charge l'implantation, la ...

Pomeroy

ArcSignt and Nagios used to monitor Multiple Security Services Including, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Services, Managed Firewalls (Perimeter and Desktop), Web Content Filtering, Email Anti-Spam ...

ASICC-MED

Nurse

Montreal, QC

CA$60/hr

Nurse - Reading and monitoring cardiac monitors (Telemetry) Greater Montreal Area | Laurentians | Lanaudière Willing to work in the area mentioned and ideally owns a means of transport. Start date:

ASICC-MED

Nurse

Montreal, QC · On-site

CA$60/hr

Nurse - Reading and monitoring cardiac monitors (Telemetry) Greater Montreal Area | Laurentians | Lanaudière Willing to work in the area mentioned and ideally owns a means of transport. Start date:

ASICC-MED

Nurse

Montreal, QC · On-site

CA$53/hr

Nurse - Reading and monitoring cardiac monitors (Telemetry) Greater Montreal Area | Laurentians | Lanaudière Willing to work in the area mentioned and ideally owns a means of transport. Start date:

ASICC-MED

Nurse

Montreal, QC · On-site

CA$60/hr

Nurse - Reading and monitoring cardiac monitors (Telemetry) Greater Montreal Area | Laurentians | Lanaudière Willing to work in the area mentioned and ideally owns a means of transport. Start date:

ASICC-MED

Nurse

Montreal, QC

CA$53/hr

Nurse - Reading and monitoring cardiac monitors (Telemetry) Greater Montreal Area | Laurentians | Lanaudière Willing to work in the area mentioned and ideally owns a means of transport. Start date:

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What is monitoring?

Monitoring refers to the systematic process of tracking, observing, and assessing activities, systems, or processes to ensure they are operating as intended. In a workplace, monitoring can involve overseeing performance metrics, compliance with regulations, or the status of technical systems. This role is crucial for identifying issues early, ensuring quality control, and supporting decision-making. Monitoring professionals often use specialized tools and software to collect and analyze data and report findings to stakeholders.

What is the difference between Monitoring vs Surveillance Officer?

AspectMonitoringSurveillance Officer
CredentialsTypically requires certifications in monitoring systems or related fieldsOften requires security or law enforcement training and certifications
Work EnvironmentUsually in offices, control rooms, or data centersPrimarily in security settings, on-site at facilities or public areas
Industry UsageUsed across IT, environmental, health, and safety sectorsCommon in security, law enforcement, and public safety sectors
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare roles related to system or process oversightPeople compare roles involving security and law enforcement activities

Monitoring involves overseeing systems, data, or processes to ensure proper functioning, often in technical or operational contexts. Surveillance officers focus on observing and maintaining security, often in physical environments. While both roles involve observation, monitoring is more data or system-oriented, whereas surveillance is security or law enforcement-oriented.

What are some common challenges faced in a monitoring role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Monitoring roles often encounter challenges such as managing large volumes of real-time data, quickly identifying anomalies, and maintaining effective communication with other teams. Staying organized and using advanced monitoring tools can help manage data overload. Building strong relationships with IT, operations, or security teams ensures that issues are escalated and resolved promptly. Continuous training and staying updated with the latest monitoring technologies also contribute to overcoming these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a monitoring specialist?

To thrive as a Monitoring Specialist, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in information systems or a related field. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nagios, or SolarWinds, as well as relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+ or ITIL, is typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure help individuals excel in this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring system reliability, quickly identifying issues, and maintaining operational continuity.
Monitoring jobs near you
Infographic showing various Monitoring job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

SAS Administrator (SAS Enterprise Session Monitor Expert)

Maarut

On-site

Contractor

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

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Our client, in the financial sector, is deploying SAS Enterprise Session Monitor (ESM) in its SAS Viya environments. The successful candidate will lead the end\-to\-end implementation, from architecture validation to production deployment, in collaboration with the infrastructure and security teams, and will provide the necessary tools for the internal teams to carry out the next steps.<\/span>
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  • Plan and execute the installation and configuration of ESM in development and production environments.<\/span>
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  • Validate the target architecture, network flows, and security requirements, and support the access activation process.<\/span>
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  • Prepare the technical prerequisites with the infrastructure teams (servers, virtual machines).<\/span>
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  • Install and configure the ESM servers and agents, and configure the SAS Viya environments.<\/span>
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  • Perform technical and functional validations after each installation.<\/span>
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  • Produce quality reports, document lessons learned, and formulate recommendations.<\/span>
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  • Support the complete platform upgrade cycle using deployment pipelines.<\/span>
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  • Ensure knowledge transfer to internal teams.<\/span>
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    The client is seeking an implementation specialist, not a general SAS administrator. The mandate is limited to a SAS Enterprise Session Monitor deployment project in SAS Viya environments, over approximately 4.5 months, with a clear sequence: architecture validation, infrastructure prerequisite preparation, server and agent installation, development and production validation, pipelined upgrade cycle, and knowledge transfer. <\/span>
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    The recurring terms (network traffic, access control, technical prerequisites, security) indicate that the real challenge lies not in the installation itself, but in navigating the security and infrastructure constraints of a large organization, with the need to engage third\-party teams. The explicit mention of knowledge transfer and quality reports signals that the client expects someone capable of documenting and equipping internal teams during the delivery process, with operational autonomy being the ultimate goal. The role is highly specialized: ESM is a niche product within the SAS portfolio, and the pool of candidates who have actually installed it is limited.<\/span>
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    Main Responsibilities<\/span>
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    • Plan and execute the installation and configuration of SAS Enterprise Session Monitor (ESM) in development and production environments.<\/span>
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    • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to prepare the servers, virtual machines, and technical prerequisites necessary for deployment.<\/span>
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    • Validate the target architecture, network flows, and security requirements, and support the responsible teams in granting the necessary access.<\/span>
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    • Install and configure the ESM servers and necessary agents in each environment.<\/span>
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    • Configure SAS Viya environments, including shared spaces and SAS environments, according to the chosen architecture.<\/span>
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    • Perform technical and functional validations following development and production installations.<\/span>
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    • Produce quality reports, document lessons learned, and formulate improvement recommendations at each stage of deployment.<\/span>
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    • Support teams throughout the complete platform upgrade cycle using deployment pipelines.<\/span>
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    • Evaluate deployment quality, identify improvements to pipelines, quality controls, and operational practices (OPS).<\/span>
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    • Ensure knowledge transfer to internal teams to foster operational autonomy.<\/span>
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      Requirements Qualification Matrix
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      • Demonstrated expertise with SAS Enterprise Session Monitor (ESM)
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      • SAS Viya environments
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      • Installation, configuration, administration, and operation of SAS platforms
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      • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
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      • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
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        Desirable
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        • Linux, virtualized infrastructures, networking, security mechanisms, access management
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        • Validation of technical architectures, network flow configuration, resolution of security\-related issues
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        • Automation tools and deployment pipelines (CI\/CD), platform upgrade processes
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        • Production of technical documentation, quality reports, and improvement recommendations
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          • Knowledge transfer to internal teams
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          • Experience in a financial institution or large regulated enterprise
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            Note: ESM and SAS Viya are considered cumulative requirements, not alternatives. The engagement is focused on ESM deployed within a Viya environment. A candidate who knows Viya but lacks ESM expertise does not meet the core requirement.
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            WHAT WE DON'T WANT<\/span>
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            • SAS developer (SAS database, macros, DI Studio) without experience in platform installation and administration.<\/span>
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            • Analyst or statistician using SAS, even with several years of experience.<\/span>
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            • SAS 9.4 administrator only, with no Viya experience.<\/span>
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            • Generalist Linux system administrator with no SAS platform experience.<\/span>
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            • Candidate who has only used ESM as a monitoring tool, without having installed or configured it.<\/span>
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            • Candidate lacking the ability to document and transfer knowledge to internal teams.<\/span>
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