Tableau Server Administrator

A & T Systems; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A& T Systems in Maryland is seeking a Tableau Server Administrator to implement and administer Tableau Server in a Windows environment, following standard procedures.

The role focuses on user provisioning, performance optimization, data governance, and resolving server issues to keep dashboards running smoothly. A Bachelor's in a related field is required, with five plus years in IT total and strong Tableau experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• Experience administering Tableau Server in Windows environments.
• Strong data governance and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tableau Server administration: user provisioning, permissions, upgrades, and license management.
• Monitor performance and backups; ensure data connections and security.
• Advise on change management and version control for dashboards.
• Provide support to Tableau users for server access and issues.
• Participate in ITD meetings and follow SOPs.

Skills

Tableau Server admin

SQL queries

Tableau Desktop

Data governance

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

Job description

This position is for a Tableau Server Administrator. The candidate will be responsible for implementing and administering Tableau Server in a Windows environment. This position will be responsible for following and complying with Standard Operating Procedures.

Duties

• Lead Tableau Server administration, including user provisioning, permissions, upgrades, backup, performance monitoring, and license management.
• Manage data connections: data extracts, virtual connections, live data connections, data source security.
• Enforce data governance standards across development and production environments.
• Provide technical support to Tableau users by diagnosing and resolving issues related to server access, performance, and functionality.
• Drive dashboard performance optimization, version control, and change management processes.
• Attendance at ITD meetings (as required).
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline or equivalent experience. (Note: A Master's degree is preferred.)

General Experience

The proposed candidate must have at least seven (7) years of experience in the IT field.

Specialized Experience

The proposed candidate must have at least five (5) years of combined new and related older technical experience in the IT field directly related to the required area of expertise.

• At least three (3) years of experience administering Tableau Server.
• At least one (1) year of experience creating SQL queries.
• At least one (1) year of experience with Tableau Desktop

Preferred

• Experience creating and utilizing data visualizations using Tableau for enterprises