Alation Server Administrator

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Job Title : Alation Server Administrator

Location : Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Employment Type : Full-time

Salary Range : $120,000 – $145,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Visa Status : We cannot sponsor at this time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Alation Server Administrator to manage and optimize the Alation Data Catalog platform. This role involves server operations, configuration, and governance setup to support enterprise-wide data governance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Server Operations : Install, patch, and administer the Alation platform, including upgrades, backups, and HA / DR configurations.
• Linux / Unix Expertise : Manage systems via Unix shell (SSH), including service and process control.
• Azure Management : Oversee VM hosting, network security, and resource optimization in Azure.
• Configuration : Utilize Alation administrative utilities (e.g., alation_conf) for platform setup and tuning.
• Governance Enablement : Configure and enable end-to-end data governance features such as MDE, QLI, and Policy Center.
• Security : Implement and maintain SSO and granular access control.
• Data Catalog Management : Administer Alation Data Catalog server, configure connectors, and perform testing.
• Metadata Management : Import technical metadata from various sources.
• User Setup : Configure users, groups, and notification services in Alation.
• Support technical activities to drive Alation adoption across Business Units (BUs) .

Required Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Pay : The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is : $120,000 - $140,000 . In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period.

Benefits :

As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take time needed for either sick time or vacation.

Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.