Snowflake Administrator Senior

Associated Banc‑Corp; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 93,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Senior Snowflake Administrator to manage and optimize our Snowflake data platform, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable data operations.

You will oversee accounts, user access, roles, privileges, performance tuning, automation of schema and provisioning, and integration with data systems. Collaboration with data engineers and security teams is essential to enforce encryption, governance, and DR readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years IT experience; 3+ years Snowflake administration.
• Strong SQL, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with Terraform, PowerShell, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Manage Snowflake accounts, roles, privileges, and security configurations.
• Optimize platform performance, query execution, resource allocation, and costs.
• Automate routine platform activities, including schema creation and access provisioning.
• Partner with data engineers, architects, and analysts to integrate Snowflake with data systems.
• Enforce security, encryption, compliance, and data protection requirements.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

Job description

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.Role SummaryThe Snowflake Administrator Senior manages and optimizes Associated Bank’s Snowflake data platform to support secure, reliable, and scalable data operations. This role oversees platform access, performance, automation, security, and resource management while partnering with technology and data teams. You’ll have opportunities to strengthen the platform, introduce new capabilities, and help shape best practices across the organization.Key AccountabilitiesManage Snowflake accounts, user access, roles, privileges, and security configurations.Optimize platform performance, query execution, resource allocation, capacity, and costs.Automate routine platform activities, including schema creation, access provisioning, and account-level object management.Partner with data engineers, architects, and analysts to integrate Snowflake with data systems and applications.Enforce security, encryption, compliance, and data protection requirements across the Snowflake environment.Diagnose and resolve Snowflake infrastructure, data pipeline, and integration issues.Maintain detailed documentation and provide training and support on Snowflake best practices and new features.Support disaster recovery planning and new feature enablement in partnership with vendors, Information Technology, and Security teams.Education & ExperienceRequiredBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.5+ years of Information Technology experience.3+ years of experience administering and managing the Snowflake data platform.0+ years of experience with DevOps or automation tools such as Terraform, PowerShell, or Python.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.PreferredDeep understanding of Snowflake architecture, capabilities, and best practices.Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and services relevant to Snowflake.Proficiency with SQL.Experience with Snowflake certifications such as SnowPro Core or SnowPro Advanced.Experience with Snowflake resource optimization, cost management, automation, and disaster recovery.Why You’ll Love Working HereYou’ll work with talented colleagues who value collaboration, continuous learning, and practical innovation while supporting technology that makes a difference for our customers. Associated Bank provides opportunities to expand your technical skills, work with modern data platforms, and contribute to meaningful enterprise initiatives. Apply today to make an impact.We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.Paid time off to volunteer in your community.Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook , LinkedIn and X .Compliance StatementAssociated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [e-mail] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish . Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish .Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.$93,030.00 - $159,480.00 per year