Tableau Server Administrator

Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Positions Posted On: Thu Feb 13 2025 Job Description:

The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration, headquartered in Albany, New York, supports 64 campuses across the state. We are seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Tableau Server Administrator to join our innovative Office of Information Technology team.

This role provides a unique opportunity to lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of SUNY's Tableau Server environment, a critical backbone for data-driven decision-making across the university system. Join a supportive, forward-thinking organization that values innovation, fosters professional growth, and champions a balanced work-life environment.

As a Tableau Server Administrator, you will take ownership of managing and maintaining Tableau Server environments for SUNY System Administration. This includes configuring the server, optimizing its performance, managing user permissions, and supporting stakeholders with seamless data integration and dashboard deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Server Administration: Oversee and maintain Tableau Server environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• User Management: Configure user access, permissions, and groups while maintaining security best practices.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and troubleshoot server issues, applying updates and patches as necessary.
• Dashboard Support: Collaborate with teams to deploy, test, and maintain dashboards for diverse stakeholders.
• Data Integration: Maintain robust data connections between Tableau Server and Oracle or other database systems.
• Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain server documentation and provide training for new users and employees.
• Security Compliance: Ensure compliance with security standards for data visualization and server management.
  
  

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Proven experience with Tableau Server administration or a similar analytics platform.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, server management, and network technologies.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Proficiency with productivity tools like Teams, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Tableau Server administration.
• Experience managing Oracle database connections, and other enterprise-level data integrations.
• Knowledge of scripting or automation tools to enhance server operations.
• Familiarity with data security protocols and compliance standards.
  
  

Additional Information

• Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $75,000-$85,000.
• State Title: Senior Programmer-Analyst (SL-4)
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter. Please see our UUP benefits summary for additional information.
  
  

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth: We offer hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to stay at the forefront of data visualization technologies.

Meaningful Impact: Your work will support SUNY's mission to empower students, faculty, and staff with actionable insights and streamlined operations.

Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

• Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
• Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
• Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
• Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
• Please review our Excellent Benefits Package