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Key Responsibilities:
Installation and Configuration:
- Install and configure Snowflake in alignment with best practices and organizational requirements.
- Set up and manage user accounts, roles, and security policies to control data access.
Performance Optimization:
- Monitor and optimize the performance of Snowflake, including query performance and data loading.
- Implement strategies to ensure efficient resource utilization and minimal latency in data processing.
Data Integration:
- Work closely with data engineers to integrate data from various sources into Snowflake.
- Design and manage ETL processes for data loading, transformation, and integration.
Security and Compliance:
- Implement and enforce security measures, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal data security policies.
Backup and Recovery:
- Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data against loss or corruption.
- Test and execute recovery procedures to minimize downtime in case of system failures.
Monitoring and Maintenance:
- Monitor system health and performance using monitoring tools and take proactive measures to address issues.
- Apply software updates, patches, and upgrades as necessary to keep the Snowflake environment up to date.
Capacity Planning:
- Estimate resource requirements and plan for scalability as data volumes and user demands grow.
- Scale up or down resources as needed to maintain optimal performance.
Documentation and Training:
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Provide training and support to users, data analysts, and other stakeholders to enable effective use of Snowflake.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with data teams to understand their requirements and assist in the design of data models and schemas.
- Provide technical guidance and expertise on Snowflake-related matters.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- SnowPro Certified
- Proven experience as a database administrator or data engineer, with specific experience in managing Snowflake.
- Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and SQL.
- Proficiency in Snowflake architecture, administration, and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and experience working with cloud-based data solutions.
- Solid understanding of data security and compliance best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Relevant certifications in Snowflake administration or related areas are a plus.
- Python/C#/Java/Powershell
- Jenkins / Github Actions
- Github
Summary
As a Snowflake Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in managing the Snowflake data platform to ensure its reliability, performance, and security. Your expertise will contribute to the organization's data-driven initiatives and help drive business success through effective data management and analytics.
About NICE
NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NICE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.
Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NICE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.
NICE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
