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We are looking for an experienced Snowflake Administrator to manage, optimize and secure our Snowflake data platform. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the overall Snowflake environment, including user and role administration, platform configuration, data governance, performance tuning, cost optimization, integrations and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This role requires deep hands-on experience with Snowflake, cloud data platforms, SQL, and data security best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesSnowflake Platform AdministrationManage and administer the full Snowflake environment including:Warehouses, Databases, Schemas, Stages, File Formats, and Pipes.Resource monitors, virtual warehouses, and performance configurations.Oversee Snowflake account-level settings, parameter configurations, and global policies.User, Role & Access ManagementCreate, modify, and manage users, roles, and permissions following RBAC best practices.Implement and maintain secure access controls aligned with data governance policies.Periodically audit access privileges and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.Security & GovernanceImplement Snowflake security features: masking policies, row-access policies, encryption, OAuth, SSO & MFA.Ensure compliance with company and industry security standards.Monitor platform usage to detect suspicious or unauthorized activities.Performance OptimizationMonitor query performance; troubleshoot slow-running queries.Optimize virtual warehouse sizes, auto-suspend, and auto-resume settings.Recommend improvements to schemas, clustering keys, data organization, and partitioning.Data Pipeline SupportWork closely with data engineers to support:Snowpipe configurationsStreams & TasksInternal and external stages (S3, Azure Blob, GCS)ETL/ELT integrationsSupport ingestion frameworks, resolve load failures, and monitor data flow health.Cost ManagementTrack and optimize compute and storage costs.Implement usage monitoring dashboards and alerts.Provide periodic cost reports and recommendations to leadership.Maintenance & MonitoringDaily monitoring of Snowflake logs, warehouse consumption, and system health.Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with the engineering team for resolutions.Manage updates, patches, and Snowflake release assessments.Documentation & Process ManagementMaintain documentation of platform configurations, standards, and processes.Develop SOPs for user management, cost controls, access requests, and query optimization.Train internal teams and support data enablement initiatives.CollaborationWork closely with BI/Analytics, Data Engineering, DevOps, and IT security teams.Participate in architecture discussions and support the scaling of data platforms.Provide technical guidance on Snowflake best practices for ongoing and new projects.Required Skills & Experience3–7+ years of experience working with Snowflake as an administrator or platform engineer.Strong knowledge of Snowflake RBAC, security policies, and platform configuration.Solid experience in SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization.Hands-on experience with:Snowflake Tasks, Streams, Stages, SnowpipeClustering and micro-partitioningWarehousing strategies and performance featuresExperience with AWS / Azure / GCP cloud storage integrations (S3, Blob, GCS).Understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, data ingestion frameworks, and orchestration tools.Familiarity with monitoring tools (Snowflake dashboards, Snowsight, or 3rd-party tools).Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.Experience in data governance, compliance, and security practices.Good to HaveExperience with Python or SQL scripting for automation.Knowledge of DevOps tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines.Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.).SnowPro Core or Advanced Snowflake certification.Exposure to database systems like Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres