Overview
On Site
USD 50.00 - 50.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
Management
Accessibility
Collaboration
Access Control
Data Security
Training
Documentation
Meta-data Management
Database
Data Warehouse
Snow Flake Schema
Microsoft SQL Server
Data Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Scripting
Python
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Business Intelligence
Tableau
Microsoft Power BI
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET
Job Details
Description
We are looking for a talented Data Catalog Administrator to oversee and enhance our enterprise data catalog platform. This position focuses on managing metadata, ensuring robust data governance, and enabling seamless data discovery and lineage tracking across the organization. As a long-term contract position based in Columbus, Ohio, this role offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate data accessibility and governance.
Responsibilities:
Administer and configure the enterprise Data Catalog platform, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
Integrate the platform with various data sources, databases, data lakes, and business intelligence tools.
Monitor system health, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement configuration optimizations.
Manage metadata ingestion, curation, and classification to improve data discovery and accessibility.
Collaborate with data governance teams to enforce policies, standards, and lineage tracking protocols.
Develop and implement role-based access controls and data security measures.
Work with business units and technical teams to drive platform adoption and promote data literacy.
Conduct training sessions and create documentation to support users in leveraging the platform effectively.
Recommend and implement platform improvements by evaluating new features and automating tasks through scripts and APIs.
Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in data governance and cataloging.
Requirements
At least 2 years of experience administering data catalog platforms such as Alation, Atlan, or similar tools.
Strong knowledge of metadata management, data governance, and data lineage.
Familiarity with databases and data warehousing tools like Snowflake, BigQuery, and SQL Server.
Understanding of data governance frameworks and compliance standards.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve integration or performance challenges in the data catalog.
Experience with APIs, scripting languages like Python, and automation of catalog-related tasks.
Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
Proficiency in business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker is a plus.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
We are looking for a talented Data Catalog Administrator to oversee and enhance our enterprise data catalog platform. This position focuses on managing metadata, ensuring robust data governance, and enabling seamless data discovery and lineage tracking across the organization. As a long-term contract position based in Columbus, Ohio, this role offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate data accessibility and governance.
Responsibilities:
Administer and configure the enterprise Data Catalog platform, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
Integrate the platform with various data sources, databases, data lakes, and business intelligence tools.
Monitor system health, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement configuration optimizations.
Manage metadata ingestion, curation, and classification to improve data discovery and accessibility.
Collaborate with data governance teams to enforce policies, standards, and lineage tracking protocols.
Develop and implement role-based access controls and data security measures.
Work with business units and technical teams to drive platform adoption and promote data literacy.
Conduct training sessions and create documentation to support users in leveraging the platform effectively.
Recommend and implement platform improvements by evaluating new features and automating tasks through scripts and APIs.
Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in data governance and cataloging.
Requirements
At least 2 years of experience administering data catalog platforms such as Alation, Atlan, or similar tools.
Strong knowledge of metadata management, data governance, and data lineage.
Familiarity with databases and data warehousing tools like Snowflake, BigQuery, and SQL Server.
Understanding of data governance frameworks and compliance standards.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve integration or performance challenges in the data catalog.
Experience with APIs, scripting languages like Python, and automation of catalog-related tasks.
Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
Proficiency in business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker is a plus.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
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