Tableau Admin

Tanisha Systems, Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanisha Systems, Inc is seeking a qualified professional for Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud administration in Richardson, Texas. Responsibilities include server maintenance, user management, and ensuring data governance compliance.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in Tableau administration, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with automation using TSM commands or Python scripting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud administration.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and familiarity with database connectivity.
• Experience with TSM commands, Python scripting, or REST APIs for automation.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud instances.
• Provision licenses and manage users, groups, and site roles.
• Assign granular permissions and ensure compliance with data governance.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Tableau Server/Cloud administration

Troubleshooting skills

Familiarity with database connectivity

Experience with TSM commands

Python scripting

REST APIs for automation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Server/Cloud Maintenance: Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud instances. Handle backups, restores, and disaster recovery
• User & License Management: Provision licenses and manage users, groups, and site roles using Active Directory (AD) or Single Sign-On (SSO) integration.
• Security & Governance: Assign granular project, workbook, and data source permissions. Ensure compliance with data governance and privacy policies.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor server health (CPU, memory, backgrounder tasks) using tools like Tableau Server Manager (TSM) or Custom Admin Views. Optimize extract refreshes and workload balancing.
• Content Management: Oversee site structures, publish workbooks, configure data connections, and manage subscriptions or alerts.
• User Support & Training: Provide technical support to Tableau Developers and end-users, troubleshoot connectivity or dashboard rendering issues, and facilitate adoption of best practices.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud administration.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in SQL and familiarity with database connectivity (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake).
• Experience with TSM commands, Python scripting, or REST APIs for automation is highly valued.
• Architecture Knowledge: Solid understanding of Tableau architecture, including site, project, and workbook-level security models.
• Soft Skills: Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to translate complex business needs into technical specifications and infrastructure requirements.