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Job Description Hybrid - Westbrook, ME Job Description: We are seeking a motivated Snowflake and Data Support professional for a contract engagement with our Data Engineering Support and Operations team. This role will provide day-to-day operational support for our enterprise Snowflake environments, including handling user access requests, monitoring platform costs and usage, and assisting with performance optimization. You will participate in on-call rotation for production support, handle deployments and releases, and provide general data support activities across our cloud data platforms.

The ideal candidate brings 2-3 years of IT experience with exposure to cloud data platforms, intermediate Snowflake knowledge, and familiarity with SQL, Python, Linux, and AWS. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to apply their expertise in enterprise Snowflake administration, data platform operations, and cloud infrastructure while working alongside experienced data engineering professionals. Strong communication skills, ability to work independently, and readiness to contribute from day one are essential for success in this contract role.

Our stack: Snowflake, AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda), Apache Airflow (MWAA), Python, Oracle, MySQL, Terraform, git, Alation, Datadog What You Will Do Provide day-to-day Tier 1 operational support for Snowflake environments, including handling support tickets for access requests and user provisioning Monitor Snowflake costs and usage through dashboards and resource monitors, identifying opportunities for optimization Assist with creating and maintaining cost and utilization reports to support business decision-making Support RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) implementation by managing user access, roles, and permissions Participate in on-call rotation to provide production support for Snowflake and related data platforms. Handle deployments and releases from GitHub Assist with configuring and maintaining Snowflake objects including databases, schemas, warehouses, and resource monitors Support data sharing and replication processes for internal and external clients Collaborate with data engineering teams to troubleshoot data pipeline issues and support ETL/ELT processes Help maintain monitoring dashboards and implement alerts for system health and performance issues Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps in runbooks and knowledge base articles Support audit and compliance activities by providing documentation and evidence as needed Assist with Snowflake query performance troubleshooting and optimization efforts Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) testing and failover exercises Support general data platform operations including production troubleshooting and incident response Work with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform to support automation initiatives Establish and follow naming conventions, object tagging, and organizational best practices Respond to production incidents promptly and work independently to resolve issues or escalate appropriately What We Are Looking For 2-3 years of IT experience with exposure to cloud data platforms, databases, or data engineering environments Intermediate experience with Snowflake administration, configuration, or support Foundational knowledge of SQL and database concepts Familiarity with Linux and Python scripting for basic automation tasks Experience with Git/GitHub for code versioning and deployment processes Exposure to tools and technologies such as AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda), Apache Airflow (MWAA), Python, Oracle, MySQL, Terraform, Git, Datadog, Informatica, and Alation Basic understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud infrastructure Familiarity with role-based access control (RBAC) and security concepts Good problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to document technical processes Self-starter with ability to quickly ramp up in new environments and hit the ground running Experience working independently in contract or consulting roles preferred Ability to integrate quickly into existing teams and contribute independently with minimal supervision Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project needs Available to start immediately or with minimal notice period Available for the full duration of the contract assignment Customer Service orientation with ability to handle support requests professionally Nice to Have Previous Snowflake Administrator certification or training Familiarity with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Business Objects Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar tools Knowledge of data pipeline orchestration and scheduling tools Exposure to monitoring and alerting tools like CloudWatch or similar platforms Understanding of disaster recovery concepts and backup/restore procedures Basic knowledge of data security best practices and compliance requirements (SOX, etc.) Experience supporting enterprise applications in production environments Familiarity with Agile/DevOps methodologies and CI/CD processes Experience with performance tuning and query optimization Previous experience in contract roles within data engineering or platform operations teams Track record of delivering results in fast-paced contract engagements Background in customer support or ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Rally, JIRA, etc.) Interest in cloud security practices and data governance