tableau administrator with AWS

Role: Tableau Admin with AWS Experience

Location: Tennessee (Remote)

Experience: Min 12+ Years

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Tableau Administrator with experience in AWS to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Tableau Server environment hosted on AWS, ensuring efficient operation, data security, and seamless integration with other data sources and analytics tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, configure, and administer Tableau Server on AWS, including setting up sites and managing user access and permissions.
• Monitor server activity/performance, conduct regular system maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to optimize data sources and dashboard performance.
• Implement and manage security protocols, ensuring compliance with data governance and privacy policies.
• Automate monitoring and server management tasks using AWS and Tableau APIs.
• Assist in the design and development of complex Tableau dashboards. Provide technical support and training to Tableau users.
• Stay updated on the latest Tableau and AWS features and best practices, recommending and implementing improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Tableau Administrator, with strong skills in Tableau Server and Tableau Desktop.
• Experience with AWS, particularly with services relevant to hosting and managing Tableau Server (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS).
• Familiarity with SQL and experience working with various databases. Knowledge of data integration, ETL processes, and data warehousing principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications in Tableau and AWS are a plus.

A Tableau Administrator, also known as a Tableau Server Administrator, is responsible for managing and maintaining Tableau Server, a platform that enables organizations to create, share, and collaborate on data visualizations and dashboards. Here's a typical job description for a Tableau Admin:

• Server Administration: Install, configure, and maintain Tableau Server to ensure its reliability, performance, and security.
• User Management: Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions on Tableau Server, ensuring appropriate access control.
• Security: Implement security measures, including authentication, encryption, and access controls, to protect sensitive data and dashboards.
• Data Source Connections: Set up and manage connections to various data sources, databases, and data warehouses for data extraction.
• License Management: Monitor Tableau licensing, allocate licenses as needed, and ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
• Backup and Recovery: Establish backup and disaster recovery procedures to safeguard Tableau Server data and configurations.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor server performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize configurations to ensure smooth dashboard loading and efficient data processing.
• Scaling: Scale Tableau Server resources to accommodate increasing user demand and data volume.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to Tableau Server, data sources, and dashboards.
• Version Upgrades: Plan and execute server upgrades, apply patches, and stay current with Tableau releases.
• Monitoring and Logging: Set up monitoring tools and logs to track server health, user activity, and performance metrics.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to Tableau users, helping them with dashboard development and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business users to understand their requirements and assist with dashboard development.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation for server configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Governance: Implement data governance policies and practices to maintain data quality and consistency across Tableau dashboards.
• Integration: Collaborate with IT teams to integrate Tableau with other data management systems and tools.
• Usage Analytics: Generate reports and insights on Tableau usage and adoption to inform decision-making.
• Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with Tableau updates, new features, and best practices in server administration. A Tableau Administrator plays a vital role in ensuring that Tableau is effectively utilized within an organization, allowing users to harness the power of data visualization and analytics for informed decision-making.