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Orison

Data Support and Visualization Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K/yr

Data Support and Visualization Lead Location: Chicago, IL Salary $125,000 Primary Skill: Tableau, SSRS Responsibilities: * Lead a team of support analysts in providing timely and effective support ...

Amcor

Quality Data Specialist

Mundelein, IL

$64K - $97K/yr

Maintain Master Data Library, keeping all relevant files up to date and organized effectively ... Support change control systems to ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements and ...

AA2IT

Data Center Specialist

Lisle, IL · On-site

AA2IT is a company focused on providing IT services, and they are seeking a Data Center Specialist to support and maintain IT services within a Data Center environment. The role involves hardware ...

The LaSalle Group

Tableau Data Analyst

Evanston, IL · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Our client is seeking a Tableau Data Analyst to support critical reporting, dashboarding, and analytics initiatives across one of the university's largest administrative organizations. This role will ...

Sonsoft Inc

Hadoop Support Analyst

Peoria, IL · On-site

Hadoop Support Analyst: --> Workflow and data load monitoring --> Issue management (identification and investigation, troubleshooting, escalation and resolution). --> Be able to triage issues ...

Federal Signal

Corp Data Analyst II

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

The data analytics team/program primarily supports, identifies and implements data analytics initiatives across Federal Signal. Additionally, the team supports several strategic research/business ...

Socket.dev

Sr. Data Warehouse Analyst

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

Description The Senior Data Warehouse Analyst will support the company's data warehouse and reporting environment by working with business users to understand data needs and help turn data into ...

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Federal Signal

Corp Data Analyst II

Downers Grove, IL

$65K - $95K/yr

The data analytics team/program primarily supports, identifies and implements data analytics initiatives across Federal Signal. Additionally, the team supports several strategic research/business ...

Southampton Football Club

Data Scientist

Campus, IL · On-site

You will also provide data support to the other clubs in the Sport Republic group (Goztepe and Valenciennes). This is a unique opportunity to work closely with sporting directors, coaches and other ...

Jobtailor

Product Data Scientist

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$74.66 - $111.99/hr

Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA supports IT education and career pathways for underresourced and underrepresented populations. Overview The Product Data Scientist works with the product team to ...

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How much do data support jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for data support in Illinois is $70,687.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,400.00 and $84,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a data support?

Data Support roles involve assisting with the management, organization, and maintenance of data within an organization. Professionals in this position help ensure data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility for teams that rely on up-to-date and accurate information. They may be responsible for data entry, troubleshooting data issues, supporting data analysis, and adhering to data privacy and security standards. Data Support staff often work closely with IT, analysts, and other departments to resolve data-related challenges efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data support professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Support professional, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of data management principles, often supported by a degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with database systems (such as SQL), spreadsheet tools (like Excel), and data visualization platforms are typically required, along with occasional certifications in data analytics. Excellent problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a customer-focused mindset are important soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate data handling, efficient support to end-users, and the reliability of business decision-making processes.

What are some common challenges faced by data support professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Data Support professionals often encounter challenges such as managing large volumes of data, ensuring data accuracy, and troubleshooting technical issues quickly. They may also need to adapt to evolving data tools and respond to urgent requests from multiple teams. To address these challenges, staying organized, developing strong problem-solving skills, and maintaining open communication with stakeholders are essential. Continuous training and collaboration with IT and data teams can also help Data Support professionals stay effective and up-to-date.
Data Support jobs near you
Infographic showing various Data Support job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,687 per year, or $34 per hour.

Data Support Engineer (Databricks experience)

WorkNovas LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site

$118K - $141K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position: Data Support Engineer (Databricks experience)

Location: Chicago, IL 6060

Duration: 6 months

Job Description:

A Data Application Support role specializing in Databricks focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing Spark-based data pipelines and Lakehouse architectures. Key responsibilities include resolving L2/L3 production incidents, performance tuning SQL/Python (PySpark) jobs, managing Delta Lake assets, and collaborating with data engineers to ensure data reliability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Incident & Problem Management: Provide L2/L3 support for data applications, resolving production issues and troubleshooting Databricks jobs, notebooks, and workflows.
  • Performance Tuning: Optimize Spark applications, SQL queries, and Delta Lake tables to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Pipeline Maintenance: Monitor and troubleshoot ETL/ELT pipelines in Databricks (including Data Factory/Delta Live Tables), ensuring data quality and lineage (Unity Catalog).
  • Collaboration: Act as a liaison between users, data engineering teams, and platform engineering, providing technical expertise and contributing to documentation.
  • Automation: Create tools to automate routine support tasks and enhance support team productivity. Databricks +5

 

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Python/PySpark, and SQL.
  • Databricks Ecosystem: Proficiency with Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform, Delta Lake, and ideally Azure Databricks.
  • Cloud Data Storage: Experience with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2) or similar data lake technologies.
  • Version Control & CI/CD: Experience with Git/Azure DevOps for code management.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose complex data processing bottlenecks. 

 

"Nice-to-Have" Skills 

  • Data orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory).
  • Data governance tools (e.g., Unity Catalog, Collibra).
  • Streaming data knowledge (e.g., Spark Structured Streaming).