We are seeking an experienced Tableau Administrator to manage and support enterprise Tableau environments, ensuring platform stability, scalability, security, and performance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud administration, strong knowledge of Snowflake, SQL, and cloud platforms, and a proven track record of supporting enterprise analytics ecosystems.
This role will work closely with business users, BI developers, data engineers, and platform teams to deliver a secure, governed, and high-performing analytics environment.
Key Responsibilities
Tableau Server/Cloud Administration
Install, configure, administer, and upgrade Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud environments.
Manage server architecture, capacity planning, scalability, and performance optimization.
Configure and maintain Tableau Services Manager (TSM).
Perform platform monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
System Maintenance & Platform Operations
Monitor Tableau environment health and usage metrics.
Perform scheduled backups, disaster recovery planning, and restoration activities.
Manage content deployments and migrations across development, test, and production environments.
Ensure high availability and platform reliability.
User Access & Security Management
Manage users, groups, permissions, projects, and licensing.
Implement and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO), SAML, and authentication integrations.
Configure and support Row-Level Security (RLS) requirements.
Enforce data governance and security standards across Tableau assets.
Data & Performance Management
Administer Tableau data sources, extracts, and refresh schedules.
Optimize dashboard and workbook performance.
Troubleshoot data connectivity and refresh failures.
Improve query performance through SQL tuning and best practices.
Governance & Support
Define and enforce Tableau governance standards and best practices.
Maintain standards for dashboards, workbooks, projects, and data sources.
Provide end-user support, training, and platform guidance.
Create and maintain operational documentation and knowledge repositories.
Data Engineering Collaboration
Partner with data engineering teams to integrate Tableau with enterprise data platforms.
Support data sourcing from Snowflake, SQL Server, and other enterprise databases.
Participate in data modeling, ETL validation, and analytics architecture discussions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience
5+ years of overall IT experience.
Proven hands-on experience in Tableau Administration within enterprise-scale environments.
Strong experience managing Tableau Server and/or Tableau Cloud platforms.
Technical Skills
Tableau Technologies
Tableau Server Administration
Tableau Cloud Administration
Tableau Services Manager (TSM)
Tableau REST API
Tabcmd
Tableau Desktop (administrative and troubleshooting support)
Database & Querying
Strong SQL skills for query optimization and data analysis.
Experience with SQL Server or similar relational databases.
Good understanding of database administration concepts.
Snowflake
Hands-on experience with Snowflake.
Experience managing Tableau-Snowflake integrations.
Understanding of Snowflake performance optimization and security concepts.
Cloud Platforms
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS.
Knowledge of cloud-based analytics and data platform architectures.
Data & Analytics Knowledge
Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts.
Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.
Knowledge of BI governance, metadata management, and data lifecycle management.
Preferred Qualifications
Tableau Certified Data Analyst, Tableau Server Certified Associate, or equivalent Tableau certifications.
Experience with automation and scripting for Tableau administration.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
Experience supporting large-scale analytics environments with multiple business units.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong customer service mindset and user support experience.
Attention to detail with a focus on governance, security, and operational excellence.
Primary Skills: Tableau Administration, Tableau Server, Tableau Cloud, TSM, Tableau REST API, Tabcmd, Snowflake, SQL, AWS, Data Warehousing, ETL, Security & Governance.
