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Job Title: Amazon QuickSight/Quick Suite Administrator
Location: Sacramento/Roseville, CA (Hybrid) or Remote in the United States
Duration: 12 months
Pay Range: $50/hr $55/hr (W2)
Job ID: 371557
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an Amazon QuickSight/Quick Suite Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Amazon QuickSight/Quick Suite administration, AWS Athena, and AWS Lake Formation, and a proven ability to secure governed data access and deliver accurate, performant BI assets.
Responsibilities:
- Administer Amazon QuickSight/Quick Suite users, groups, and permissions following least-privilege practices.
- Create, manage, and share datasets, analyses, and dashboards while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Use Amazon Athena for ad-hoc queries and analysis across data lakes.
- Configure and manage AWS Lake Formation for centralized access control and governance of S3 data lake locations.
- Implement fine-grained access controls with Lake Formation permissions and IAM roles at table, row, and column levels.
- Collaborate with data engineers and business analysts to understand requirements and enable self-service BI.
- Provide support and training to end users on QuickSight/Quick Suite features and best practices.
- Monitor platform usage and performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize dashboards and queries.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in data administration or BI administration with AWS services.
- Hands-on Amazon QuickSight/Quick Suite administration, including user management, dataset creation, and analysis sharing.
- Strong SQL proficiency and experience using Amazon Athena for querying data lakes.
- Familiarity with data lake concepts and practical experience with AWS Lake Formation for governance and permissions.
- Understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modeling, and ETL processes.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience optimizing QuickSight SPICE datasets and dashboard performance.
- Exposure to IAM policy design and cross-account data sharing patterns.
Work Arrangement & Additional Details:
- Hybrid role for Sacramento/Roseville, CA candidates with 2-3 days per week onsite. Remote 100% for candidates outside a commutable distance in CA or out of state in the USA.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.
- Video cameras required during all interviews and the initial week of orientation.
- Dress code: Business Casual. Client interface required. Overtime not required.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Interested? Apply Now!
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume or contact:
Name: Susan K
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