Tableau Admin
- Tanisha Systems Inc.
2 Days Ago
NA
W2
Richardson-TX
5-10 Years
Required Skills: Python scripting, REST APIs, Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Server/Cloud Maintenance: Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud instances. Handle backups, restores, and disaster recovery
- User & License Management: Provision licenses and manage users, groups, and site roles using Active Directory (AD) or Single Sign-On (SSO) integration.
- Security & Governance: Assign granular project, workbook, and data source permissions. Ensure compliance with data governance and privacy policies.
- Performance Tuning: Monitor server health (CPU, memory, backgrounder tasks) using tools like Tableau Server Manager (TSM) or Custom Admin Views. Optimize extract refreshes and workload balancing.
- Content Management: Oversee site structures, publish workbooks, configure data connections, and manage subscriptions or alerts.
- User Support & Training: Provide technical support to Tableau Developers and end-users, troubleshoot connectivity or dashboard rendering issues, and facilitate adoption of best practices.
Essential Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud administration.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in SQL and familiarity with database connectivity (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake).
- Experience with TSM commands, Python scripting, or REST APIs for automation is highly valued.
- Architecture Knowledge: Solid understanding of Tableau architecture, including site, project, and workbook-level security models.
- Soft Skills: Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to translate complex business needs into technical specifications and infrastructure requirements.
