Snowflake Database Administrator

$138,757 - $147,264/Yr

State Of Texas - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Austin, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Snowflake Database Administrator will be responsible for managing and optimizing Snowflake environments, ensuring efficient query execution and secure access. This role requires a strong understanding of Snowflake architecture, hands-on experience with Snowflake objects, and proficiency in implementing security features. The position is contract-based and offers a hybrid work environment in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Snowflake environments for efficient query execution.
• Implement and manage Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) for secure access.
• Integrate Snowflake SSO (Single Sign-On) and SCIM for identity management.
• Automate administrative tasks using Snowflake SQL and scripting languages like Python or Shell scripting.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Snowflake environments, including usage tracking and query profiling.
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines for managing Snowflake code deployments.
• Work with data integration tools like Informatica and ADF for ETL/ELT processes.
• Write technical documentation and create diagrams using tools like Visio and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to prioritize and complete tasks on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake objects such as Databases, Procedures, Tasks, and Streams.
• Proven experience in managing Snowflake Warehouses and optimizing performance.
• Proficiency in Snowflake RBAC and implementing roles and privileges.
• Experience with integrating Snowflake SSO and SCIM for secure access.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control for Snowflake code deployments.
• Ability to automate tasks using Snowflake SQL and scripting languages.
• Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting Snowflake environments.
• Strong understanding of Snowflake's security features including data masking and encryption.
• Technical writing and diagramming skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry
• Experience with an HHS agency
• Experience working with PII or PHI data
• Experience working with HL7 data
• Experience with Azure

Benefits

• Contract position with competitive hourly pay
• Hybrid work environment in Austin, TX