Data Catalog Administrator - MINNESOTA CANDIDATES ONLY

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $100.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, Minnetonka
Mar 28, 2025
Description Key Responsibilities: Data Catalog Management: * Administer, configure, and maintain the Data Catalog platform. * Ensure seamless integration with various data sources (databases, data lakes, bi tools, applications, etc.) * Monitor system performance, trouble shoot issues, and optimize configurations. Metadata Management & Data Governance: * Oversee metadata ingestion, curation, and classification to enhance data discovery. * Work with data stewards and governance teams to enforce data standards, policies, and lineage tracking. * Define and implement role-based access control (RBC) and data security policies Collaborate & Training: * Partner with business and technical teams to promote data literacy and catalog adoption. * Conduct training and onboarding sessions for users on how to effectively use the platform * Maintain documentation and best practices for metadata management and catalog utilization. Continuous Improvement: * Evaluate new features and enhancements in the Data Catalog and recommend improvements. * Automate catalog-related tasks where possible using APIs and Scripting. * Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data governance and cataloging. Required: * 5+ years of experiences administering Alation or Atlan (or similar data catalog platforms). * Strong understanding of metadata management, data governance, and data lineage * Experience working with SQL and related databases (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, SQL Server, etc.) * Familiarity with data governance frameworks and compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc). * Ability to troubleshoot integration and performance issues within the data catalog platform. Additional Skills & Qualifications Preferred: * Experience working with ETL tools, APIs and Scription languages (Python, SQL, etc). * Knowledge of data lake and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). * Hands-on experience with BI Tools like Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc. * Certifications in Alation, Atlan, or Data Governance framework are a plus. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $100.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Minnetonka,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.