Snowflake Admin

Job Title: Snowflake AdminLocation - Irving, TX (Onsite)ContractJob Description:We are seeking a Snowflake Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our Snowflake data platform. The role focuses on performance tuning, security, user management, cost optimization, and supporting data engineering and analytics teams to ensure a reliable and scalable cloud data environment.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and support Snowflake data warehouse environmentsManage users, roles, privileges, and security policiesMonitor system performance, query optimization, and resource usagePerform cost management and usage optimizationHandle data sharing, replication, and failover strategiesSupport data ingestion, pipelines, and integrations with upstream/downstream systemsImplement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processesTroubleshoot issues and provide production supportCollaborate with data engineers, architects, and BI teamsMaintain documentation and follow data governance standardsRequired Skills & ExperienceStrong hands-on experience with Snowflake AdministrationSolid understanding of Snowflake architecture (warehouses, databases, schemas)Experience with role-based access control (RBAC) and securityProficiency in SQLExperience monitoring and tuning Snowflake performanceKnowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools and data pipelinesExperience working in Agile environmentsNice to HaveSnowPro certificationExperience with scripting (Python, Shell)CI/CD experience for data platformsExposure to data governance and compliance