Data Catalog Administrator

We are seeking a skilled Data Catalog Administrator with experience in platforms like Alation or Atlan to manage and optimize our enterprise data catalog system. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective metadata management, data discovery, governance, and lineage across various data systems. This role will work closely with data stewards, engineers, analysts, and business teams to enhance data accessibility, transparency, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

Data Catalog Management:

Administer, configure, and maintain the Data Catalog platform (Alation, Atlan, or similar).

Integrate catalog with multiple data sources including databases, data lakes, BI tools, and cloud applications.

Monitor system health, resolve technical issues, and optimize platform performance.

Metadata Management & Data Governance:

Manage metadata ingestion, curation, classification, and enrichment to support data discovery and analysis.

Collaborate with data governance teams to enforce metadata standards and ensure lineage tracking.

Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and ensure compliance with data security and privacy policies.

Collaboration & Training:

Partner with business units to drive data catalog adoption and improve data literacy.

Conduct user onboarding and training sessions.

Maintain user documentation, SOPs, and best practices.

Continuous Improvement:

Evaluate and implement new catalog features or improvements.

Automate catalog tasks using scripting and APIs.

Stay informed on industry trends, new technologies, and governance frameworks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience administering data catalog platforms (preferably Alation or Atlan).
• Strong understanding of metadata management, data governance, and data lineage principles.
• Proficient in SQL and working with relational databases (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, SQL Server).
• Familiar with data privacy and governance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Ability to diagnose and resolve catalog integration or performance issues.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with ETL tools and scripting languages (Python, SQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data lakes.
• Hands-on experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Certification in Alation, Atlan, or recognized Data Governance frameworks is a plus