Snowflake Administrator

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Snowflake Administrator in TN.

Position Title: Snowflake Administrator

Location: TN (Remote)

Expected Duration: 3+ Months

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Job Description:

As a Snowflake Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing Snowflake accounts, ensuring efficient handling of user access, roles, and security configurations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

* Account Management: Administer Snowflake accounts by managing user access, roles, privileges, and security configurations.

* Performance Optimization: Optimize Snowflake performance through query optimization, resource allocation, and efficient system configurations.

* Resource Planning: Plan and manage Snowflake resource and capacity utilization to ensure efficiency and scalability.

* Automation: Automate routine tasks, including new schema creation and role access provisioning.

* Collaboration: Work closely with data engineers, architects, and analysts to effectively integrate Snowflake with other data systems and applications.

* Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security policies, data encryption, and compliance requirements within Snowflake.

* Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to Snowflake infrastructure, data pipelines, and integration points.

* Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of Snowflake configurations, processes, and procedures.

* Training and Support: Provide training and support to users and stakeholders on Snowflake best practices, usage guidelines, and new features.

* Disaster Recovery: Contribute to the development and execution of disaster recovery plans to ensure data protection and business continuity.

Required experience:

* Minimum of 2 years of experience in platform administration for Snowflake.

* At least 2 years of managing production workloads on cloud infrastructure.

* Strong proficiency with Snowflake architecture, features, and capabilities.

* Solid knowledge of SQL and Snowflake-specific query optimization techniques.

* Experience with ETL tools and data integration processes.

* Ability to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

* In-depth knowledge of Snowflake security features, including access control, authentication, authorization, encryption, masking, secure views, and more.

* Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python.

* Experience working within AWS cloud environments.

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 235665 when responding to this ad.