Alation Administrator and Support Specialist

Job Title : Alation Administrator and Support Specialist

Location : Dallas, TX (Hybrid role, need to come to office when required, locals preferred)

Duration : 12+ Months with potential for extension

Employment Type : Contract

Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Alation Administrator and Support Specialist to join our data-driven organization. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation, optimal configuration, and user adoption of the Alation data catalog platform. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of data governance principles, experience with data catalog solutions, and excellent troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Alation Platform Administration :

Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions within Alation.

Provide first and second-level support to Alation users, addressing technical issues and guiding feature usage.

Work closely with data stewards, data owners, and business analysts to align Alation configurations with data governance policies and processes.

Identify areas for improvement in Alation's configuration and usage.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Prior experience with Alation or other data catalog software.

Skills