SAS AML DevSecOps Engineer Full Time NEW

Our client is seeking an experienced SAS AML DevSecOps Engineer to automate, secure, and optimise the deployment and operation of its Anti-Money Laundering platform. This contract opportunity is suited to a technically strong professional with expertise in DevOps automation, SAS environments, cloud infrastructure, and security practices within regulated financial services.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for SAS programs, metadata, and AML scenarios across development, testing, UAT, and production environments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Support the deployment and management of SAS AML environments, including SAS Viya implementations using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to track system health, SAS job execution, and infrastructure performance.
• Integrate security scanning and access controls into DevSecOps workflows to safeguard sensitive financial data.
• Manage role-based access control (RBAC), system configurations, and security compliance requirements.
• Coordinate release management with SAS developers and data scientists to ensure reliable deployment of new models and detection scenarios.
• Manage source control, branching strategies, and release versioning using Git.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues, support incident resolution, and improve system reliability through automation.

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of SAS AML experience.
• Five or more years of DevOps or system administration experience, including at least two years supporting SAS environments or large-scale financial platforms.
• Expert-level experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration and scripting using Python, Bash, Shell, or PowerShell.
• Advanced understanding of SAS administration, SAS Viya architecture, and Base SAS troubleshooting.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts.
• Practical knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, or comparable configuration management tools.
• Strong Git skills, including branching and merge request workflows.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of security controls and compliance requirements within regulated environments.

Advantageous Skills
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or SAS Environment Manager.
• Knowledge of financial services security frameworks and data privacy regulations.
• Experience implementing automated security testing and zero-downtime deployment strategies.
• Strong incident management, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Work Conditions
• Office-based contract position.
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Occasional travel may be necessary for client or stakeholder engagements.
If you would like to apply for this position, please send transcripts with applications.

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your updated CV attached to it.jobs@tumaini.co.za, alternatively contact 031 350 4018 or visit our website, www.tumaini.co Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.