• Tableau Cloud Administrator

    Cognizant (New York, NY)


    Job Title: Tableau Cloud Administrator and Tableau Application support Engineer

    _*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*_

    A Tableau Cloud administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing their organization's Tableau Cloud environment. This role ensures the platform is secure, performant, and aligned with business needs, enabling users to access and analyze data effectively.

    A Tableau Application Support Engineer is responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for the organization's Tableau environment, including published reports and dashboards. This role focuses on ensuring the stability, performance, and accessibility of business intelligence assets and acts as the primary point of contact for end-user issues.

     

    Job Title: Tableau Cloud Administrator

     

    Location - Duluth, GA

    Job Summary:

    We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tableau Cloud Administrator to manage and support our organization's business intelligence (BI) platform. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the health, performance, and security of the Tableau Cloud environment, ensuring seamless data accessibility and user management. This role requires a strong understanding of the Tableau platform, data governance best practices, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

     

    We are looking for a skilled Tableau Application Support Engineer to join our data analytics team. This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of our Tableau platform by providing advanced technical support to end-users and developers. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of the Tableau ecosystem and underlying data structures.

    Key Responsibilities

    + **Platform Administration & Maintenance:** Administer, monitor, and maintain the Tableau Cloud (formerly Tableau Online) environment. This includes user management across sites, license monitoring, and site creation using the Tableau Cloud Manager.

    + **User & Access Management:** Manage user onboarding/offboarding, define user roles and permissions, and organize users into groups. Configure and manage authentication methods, including single sign-on (SAML) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

    + **Content Governance & Security:** Implement and enforce data governance, security, and compliance policies. Create and manage projects to organize content and establish granular permission structures to control access to workbooks and data sources.

    + **Data Management & Connectivity:** Configure and manage data source connections, extract refresh schedules, and troubleshoot connectivity issues. Plan and deploy Tableau Bridge to ensure data freshness for on-premises data sources when necessary.

    + **Monitoring & Performance Tuning:** Proactively monitor site health, usage patterns, and performance using built-in administrative views and Admin Insights. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks related to workbooks, data sources, and system capacity.

    + **Support & Collaboration:** Provide L2/L3 technical support to Tableau users and developers. Collaborate with IT, data engineering, and business stakeholders to align the platform with organizational data strategy and best practices.

    + **Automation & Documentation:** Use scripting tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, tabcmd) to automate routine administrative tasks and improve efficiency. Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and operational guidelines.

    Required Qualifications & Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

    + Proven experience as a Tableau Administrator, including hands-on experience with Tableau Cloud/Server administration.

    + Strong understanding of SQL and data warehousing concepts.

    + Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation.

    + Familiarity with authentication protocols such as SAML, Active Directory, and MFA.

    + Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

    + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

    + Tableau Certified Associate or Tableau Server Administrator certification is a plus

    • Salary and Other Compensation:

     

    Applications will be accepted until Dec 24 2025

     

    The annual salary for this position is between $110-140K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

     

    This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

    Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

    • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

    • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

    • 401(k) plan and contributions

    • Long-term/Short-term Disability

    • Paid Parental Leave

    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

     

    Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

     

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.