Tableau Administrator

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Job Summary

Tableau Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Tableau Server and Tableau Desktop environments.
  
• Manage Tableau user accounts, permissions, and security groups.
  
• Monitor server health, performance, and capacity; optimize for scalability and efficiency.
  
• Automate administrative tasks and manage scheduled extracts and data refreshes.
  
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to publish, manage, and optimize dashboards and data sources.
  
• Troubleshoot issues related to Tableau Server performance, extracts, and connectivity.
  
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
  
• Ensure compliance with organizational data governance and security standards.
  
• Stay current with Tableau releases, features, and best practices.
  
• Support user onboarding, training, and technical guidance for Tableau-related queries.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  
• 13 years of experience as a Tableau Administrator or in a similar BI platform support role.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with Tableau Server (installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting).
  
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake).
  
• Understanding of data visualization best practices and Tableau Desktop.
  
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for automation.
  
• Experience managing Tableau in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
  
• Knowledge of Active Directory, SSL, SSO, and other security protocols.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  

Preferred Skills

• Tableau Certified Associate or Certified Professional certification.
  
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for Tableau deployments.
  
• Exposure to tools like Alteryx, Power BI, or other BI/ETL platforms.