Snowflake Administrator Senior

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.

As a Snowflake Administrator Senior, you will manage and optimize Snowflake accounts, including user access, roles, and security configurations. You'll monitor and enhance performance, plan resource utilization, and implement automation for routine tasks. Collaboration with data engineers and analysts to integrate Snowflake with other systems is essential, as is enforcing security and compliance policies. You'll diagnose and resolve infrastructure and data pipeline issues, maintain detailed documentation, and provide training and support on best practices and new features.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

We can hire candidates located within the states of Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. 

We invite you to view the opportunity below. 

 

As a Snowflake Administrator Senior, you will: 

• Manage and administer Snowflake accounts, including user access, roles, privileges, and security configurations.
• Monitor and optimize Snowflake performance, including query optimization, resource allocation, and system configurations.
• Plan and manage Snowflake resources and capacities to ensure efficient utilization and scalability.
• Implement automation for routine tasks, such as new schema creations, role access provisioning, Snowflake account level object creation activities using Snowflake's features and third-party tools.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and analysts to integrate Snowflake with other data systems and applications effectively.
• Implement and enforce security policies, data encryption, and compliance requirements within Snowflake.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Snowflake infrastructure, data pipelines, and integration points.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of Snowflake configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Provide training and support to users and stakeholders on Snowflake best practices, usage guidelines, and new features.
• Assist in development and execution of disaster recovery plans to ensure data protection and business continuity.
• Plan, monitor, and optimize Snowflake resource usage and costs to ensure efficient and scalable operations.
• New feature enablement working with vendor and IT security.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and quality.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Required

Experience

• 5-6 Information Technology experience. Required
• 3-5 years administering and managing Snowflake data platform. Required
• 0-2 years experience DevOps or automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Powershell, Python). Required
• Deep understanding of Snowflake architecture, capabilities, and best practices. Preferred
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services relevant to Snowflake (e.g, S3, Blob Storage, BigQuery). Preferred
• Proficiency in SQL language. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Snowflake certifications (e.g., SnowPro Core, SnowPro Advanced). Preferred

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 pla