<p>Job#: 3025443</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>We are seeking an Analytics Platform Specialist to support the separation and stabilization of enterprise analytics platforms. This role will focus primarily on SAS infrastructure, with additional exposure to other analytics and reporting environments. The ideal candidate is self-directed, comfortable working with limited documentation, and experienced in time-bound migration projects.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Assess and analyze an existing analytics platform environment to understand dependencies and configuration </li><li>Support the build and configuration of a new analytics server environment </li><li>Migrate analytics assets across production and non-production environments </li><li>Collaborate closely with platform SMEs and technical stakeholders </li><li>Document findings, configurations, and handover materials for long-term support </li><li>Support execution-focused project phases with firm deadlines </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>3-5 years of experience in systems or infrastructure administration </li><li>Hands-on experience administering analytics platforms (SAS or similar) </li><li>Experience supporting platform migrations or infrastructure separation projects </li><li>Strong Windows Server administration skills </li><li>Familiarity with Active Directory, identity/access management, and database connectivity </li><li>Ability to troubleshoot and research in environments with limited documentation </li><li>Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar) </li></ul> <p>Nice to Have</p> <ul> <li>Experience with additional analytics or reporting platforms </li><li>Experience integrating statistical or analytical tools </li><li>Prior work in highly collaborative, fast-paced project environments </li></ul> <p>What Success Looks Like</p> <ul> <li>Ability to independently investigate and understand complex systems </li><li>Clear documentation and effective knowledge transfer </li><li>Strong execution during critical project milestones </li></ul> <p>Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.</p> <p>Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.</p> <p>Employee Type:</p> <p>Contract</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Johnston, IA, US</p> <p>Job Type:</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>March 24, 2026</p> <p>Pay Range:</p> <p>$35 - $50 per hour</p> <p>Similar Jobs</p> <ul> <li>SharePoint & Automation Specialist (Mid) </li><li>ComSec Specialist Mid </li><li>Data Science and Analytics </li><li>Analytics Consultant </li><li>Data Analytics Analyst </li></ul>