Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Administrator with a strong background in managing and optimizing Snowflake Data Cloud environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in Snowflake architecture, operations, and security, alongside excellent communication and analytical skills.

Requirements

Core Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience as a Snowflake Administrator
Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake Data Cloud
Deep understanding of:
- Snowflake architecture
- Virtual warehouses
- Micro-partitions
- Time Travel and Fail-safe
Experience with SQL performance tuning
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Experience with Linux/Unix environments
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Good to Have (Preferred Skills)

Experience with Snowflake replication and failover
Exposure to Snowflake data sharing
Automation using Python or PowerShell
Experience integrating Snowflake with ETL tools (Informatica, ADF, Airflow)
Snowflake Certification (SnowPro Core / Advanced)
Experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Remedy)

Key Responsibilities

Snowflake Administration & Operations

Administer and manage Snowflake environments (Dev, Test, UAT, Prod)
Configure and manage virtual warehouses, databases, schemas, and resource monitors
Monitor system performance, query execution, and warehouse utilization
Participate in Snowflake account setup, configuration, and upgrades

Security & Access Management

Manage users, roles, privileges, and role hierarchy
Implement role-based access control (RBAC)
Integrate Snowflake with SSO / Azure AD / Okta

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