Job Title : Alation Administrator and Support Specialist
Location : Dallas, TX (Hybrid role, need to come to office when required, locals preferred)
Duration : 12 Months with potential for extension
Employment Type : Contract
Summary
We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Alation Administrator and Support Specialist to join our data-driven organization. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation, optimal configuration, and user adoption of the Alation data catalog platform. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of data governance principles, experience with data catalog solutions, and excellent troubleshooting skills.
Responsibilities
- Alation Platform Administration :
Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions within Alation.
Configure and maintain data sources, connections, and integrations.Create and customize workflows, policies, and automation rules.Monitor platform health, performance, and usage.Upgrade and patch the Alation instance as needed.Experience on Azure Virtual machines management, networking, and firewall.Hands on Experience on self-hosted Alation installations.Alation HA setup and maintenance.User Support and Training :Provide first and second-level support to Alation users, addressing technical issues and guiding feature usage.
Develop and deliver training materials, onboarding sessions, and documentation.Proactively promote Alation adoption and best practices across the organization.Data Governance Collaboration :Work closely with data stewards, data owners, and business analysts to align Alation configurations with data governance policies and processes.
Define and implement data quality and metadata management standards.Contribute to the development and enforcement of data access and security policies.System Enhancements :Identify areas for improvement in Alation's configuration and usage.
Recommend and implement new features or customizations to enhance the platform's value.Qualifications
Required :Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
2 years of experience in a data-related role (e.g., data analyst, data engineer, database administrator).Working knowledge of data governance principles, data quality, and metadata management.Hands-on experience with relational databases and SQL.Preferred :Prior experience with Alation or other data catalog software.
Prior experience with Alation self-hosted infra support.Prior experience on Azure portal administration.Experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript).Familiarity with data governance frameworks and regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, etc.).Certifications in data management or data governance.Skills
Technical Skills : Data modeling, database administration, SQL, basic scripting, understanding of APIs and integrations.Analytical Skills : Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.Collaboration Skills : Must be able to work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders.
