Senior Tableau Administrator

Job Description: Senior Tableau Administrator Location: Charlotte, NC, Des Moines, IA, Minneapolis, MN and Columbus, OH Duration: 6 Month Contract Pay: $54/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C Overview We are seeking a Senior Tableau Administrator to support and manage a large-scale, enterprise Tableau environment. This role will be responsible for the administration, performance, security, and scalability of Tableau Server/Cloud platforms, while also driving automation and operational efficiency through Python scripting and version control (GitHub). The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting thousands of users, complex data sources, and high-availability Tableau deployments. Responsibilities • Administer and support enterprise-level Tableau Server / Tableau Cloud environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching. • Manage user access, security, permissions, sites, projects, and content governance across large Tableau deployments. • Monitor Tableau performance, capacity, and usage; proactively identify and resolve performance or availability issues. • Implement automation for administrative and operational tasks using Python scripting (e.g., Tableau REST API, tabcmd). • Manage and maintain Tableau-related scripts, configurations, and infrastructure code using GitHub. • Collaborate with infrastructure, data engineering, and BI teams to support data sources, extracts, refresh schedules, and connectivity. • Support CI/CD or deployment processes for Tableau content and platform configurations. • Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures for Tableau administration. • Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide Tier 3 support for Tableau-related incidents. • Ensure platform stability, security, and compliance with enterprise standards. Required Skills & Experience • Senior-level experience administering Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud in large-scale enterprise environments. • Strong understanding of Tableau architecture, including multi-node, high-availability, and distributed setups. • Hands-on experience with Python scripting for automation and administration. • Experience using GitHub (or Git-based repositories) for version control and collaboration. • Strong experience with monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Tableau environments. • Experience supporting user onboarding, access controls, and governance at scale. • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.