Snowflake Architect - Hybrid, Cloud Security & Optimization

Ampcus Inc; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc is seeking a Snowflake Architect to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on designing and operating a robust Snowflake data platform with emphasis on performance, security, and cost control.

The candidate will work in a hybrid setup across Cincinnati, OH and Atlanta, GA, on a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include implementing Snowflake standards, automating deployments, managing accounts/roles, and enabling cross-cloud data sharing while optimizing queries and

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in Snowflake architecture, security and optimization.
• Experience with Snowflake external functions and governance practices.
• Hands-on administration of Snowflake on AWS and cloud data platforms.
• Experience with AWS CLI and networking concepts.
• Knowledge of security controls for cloud data (encryption, key management).
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting in data environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, document, and implement Snowflake platform operations including cost monitoring and security auditing.
• Implement and support automation for Snowflake production deployments.
• Enforce Snowflake standards for DB security at infrastructure and application levels.
• Administer Snowflake accounts, databases, and access roles.
• Enable data sharing/replication across clouds and regions for internal/external clients.
• Create capacity and utilization plans; optimize queries for performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions; implement log analysis and alerts.
• Work as Snowflake admin on AWS: configuration, data migration, security.

Skills

Snowflake

AWS

Python

DevOps

Automation

Security

Tools

AWS CLI

Job description

Ampcus Inc is seeking a Snowflake Architect to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on designing and operating a robust Snowflake data platform with emphasis on performance, security, and cost control.

The candidate will work in a hybrid setup across Cincinnati, OH and Atlanta, GA, on a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include implementing Snowflake standards, automating deployments, managing accounts/roles, and enabling cross-cloud data sharing while optimizing queries and