Platform Administrator

TechDigital Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a skilled Platform Administrator to join our team in Seattle. You will administer and optimize our data platform spanning Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, and Purview, ensuring performance, security, backup, and user management.

The role requires strong SQL, Python, and scripting skills, with a focus on reliability and collaboration. You will work closely with engineering and data teams to maintain robust data infrastructure and implement best practices across cloud

Qualifications

• 8+ years of platform administration or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud platform and its services.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and Purview.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and data lake concepts.
• Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Platform Administration: Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and virtual networks.
• Configure and administer Databricks workspaces, clusters, and notebooks.
• Manage Snowflake accounts, databases, warehouses, and users.
• Administer Purview data catalog and metadata management.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor platform performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Optimize query performance in Databricks and Snowflake.
• Tune system configurations for optimal resource utilization.
• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices, access controls, encryption, and vulnerability scanning.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Backup and Recovery: Implement robust backup and recovery procedures for the platform.
• Test recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
• User Management: Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Provide user support and troubleshooting.

Skills

SQL

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Purview

Data warehousing

Data lake concepts

Communication

Troubleshooting

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Purview

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Administrator to join our team. As a Platform Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of our data platform, including Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, and Purview.

Responsibilities

• Platform Administration:
• Manage and maintain Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and virtual networks.
• Configure and administer Databricks workspaces, clusters, and notebooks.
• Manage Snowflake accounts, databases, warehouses, and users.
• Administer Purview data catalog and metadata management.
• Performance Optimization:
• Monitor platform performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Optimize query performance in Databricks and Snowflake.
• Tune system configurations for optimal resource utilization.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability scanning.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Backup and Recovery:
• Implement robust backup and recovery procedures for the platform.
• Test recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
• User Management:
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Provide user support and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in platform administration or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud platform and its services.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and Purview.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and data lake concepts.
• Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.