Aaura Softwares
Alation Administration
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This role is for a Sr Alation Administrator, a long-term remote contract in Dallas, offering competitive pay. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years in data roles, Alation experience, SQL proficiency, and knowledge of data governance principles.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
October 3, 2025
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Remote
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
United States
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Security #Azure Portal #Data Modeling #DBA (Database Administrator) #Alation #Database Administration #Azure #Data Governance #Data Management #Metadata #Data Engineering #Business Analysis #Scripting #Data Quality #Data Access #Data Catalog #Azure Virtual Machines #Documentation #JavaScript #GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) #Automation #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Computer Science #Python #Data Analysis #Databases
Role description
Position : Sr Alation Administration
Location : Dallas-Remote
Duration : Long term contract
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.
Position : Sr Alation Administration
Location : Dallas-Remote
Duration : Long term contract
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.
