Tableau Administrator

Brooksource; United States; Remote; USD 82,656 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT consulting firm is seeking a Tableau Specialist for a contract role to administer and optimize their Tableau Server in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience in Tableau administration and strong skills in SQL and AWS environments. Responsibilities include managing user access, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to BI governance. Candidates should be adept at documentation and collaboration with Data Warehousing teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Tableau Server administration in an enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Experience supporting Tableau in an AWS-hosted Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Tableau Server in AWS/Linux.
• Manage site content, permissions, and user/group administration.
• Troubleshoot Tableau Server errors and performance issues.

Skills

Tableau Server administration

SQL

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years' experience

Master's degree with 1-2 years' experience

Tools

AWS

Linux

Tableau

Redshift

Oracle

SAS

Job description

This range is provided by Brooksource. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $62.00/hr

3 mo+ Contract (with High Likelihood of Extension)

Remote (EST)

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Tableau Specialist is a key technical resource responsible for administering, optimizing, and supporting the enterprise Tableau environment. This new position addresses growing demand for reliable, scalable, and sophisticated reporting and analytics. The analytical platform already exists and requires a full-time resource to maintain it and ensure ongoing stability. The role focuses on Tableau Server administration within an AWS-hosted, Linux-based, multi-node cluster for development and production. The position ensures Tableau Server reliability, performance, security, and integrity while providing user support across the organization.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Enterprise Data Office and IT divisions collaborate to integrate new technologies efficiently and cost-effectively. The division manages enterprise-wide data modernization to enable better monitoring, evaluation, and management, as well as timely comparisons and improved data-sharing for smarter, data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Tableau Server in AWS/Linux, including configuration, security, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Manage site content, permissions, SSO authentication, licensing, and user/group administration.
• Ensure reliable publishing, extract management, data access, and system availability.
• Troubleshoot Tableau Server errors, performance issues, and connectivity problems.
• Work with Data Warehousing on platform upgrades, cluster configuration, and environment stability.
• Maintain and support Tableau metadata repository and governance structures.
• Contribute to BI governance related to Tableau Server structure, site configurations, permissions, and content lifecycle.
• Document processes, standards, architectural diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in change management processes to ensure reliability and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Data Warehousing on requirements and validation for automated workflows.
• Recommend enhancements to platform performance, user experience, and governance practices.

Required Qualifications

• Master's and 1-2 years' experience; OR Bachelor’s and 2-4 years' experience; or a combination of related education and experience.
• 5+ years Tableau Server administration in an enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Experience configuring Tableau connectivity to enterprise data sources like Redshift, Oracle, SAS.
• Experience supporting Tableau in an AWS-hosted Linux environment, including multi-node cluster architecture.
• Experience managing SSO authentication and Tableau licensing models.
• Ability to collaborate with Data Warehousing teams on automation/scripting requirements (no coding required).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale or public-sector environments.
• Familiarity with Tableau metadata repositories and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of Python-based automation workflows (conceptual only).

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology and Analyst

Industries

Software Development and Government Administration

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