Lead Snowflake Administrator

Overview

CTG is seeking a Lead Snowflake Administrator for one of our clients.

Location: Buffalo, NY (Onsite)

Duration: 6 months with likely extension and conversion to perm.

Snowflake Platform Leadership

• Own the administration and overall health of enterprise Snowflake environments
• Create and configure Snowflake accounts to support evolving business needs
• Design, implement, and support replication strategies to ensure availability and business continuity
• Lead the design and support of inbound and outbound data sharing solutions
• Define and manage role-based access controls to ensure data security and compliance
• Monitor and optimize Snowflake performance and costs
• Act as the escalation point for complex Snowflake issues and production support
• Plan and implement production database changes with minimal disruption

Linux and Platform Support

• Provide first-level Linux administration support for Snowflake application servers
• Partner with infrastructure teams to improve platform stability and performance

Cloud and Azure

• Apply strong cloud fundamentals in platform design and troubleshooting
• Build and support Snowflake-related solutions in Azure
• Work with Private DNS zones, Blob Storage tiers, private endpoints, and Private Link

Dev Ops and Automation

• Lead infrastructure automation efforts using Terraform and Ansible
• Promote best practices for code versioning and change management using Git

• Proven experience leading Snowflake administration in an enterprise environment
• Strong understanding of data platform architecture, security, and cost management
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services
• Working knowledge of Linux systems supporting data platforms
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and Dev Ops workflows
• Comfortable making technical decisions and collaborating across teams
• Ability to work onsite in Buffalo, NY
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Laura Dominguez at .

Thank you!

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts.

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