Alation Administration

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.