Senior Tableau Administrator

Job Description

Job Description: Senior Tableau Administrator

Location: Charlotte, NC, Des Moines, IA, Minneapolis, MN and Columbus, OH

Duration: 6 Month Contract

Pay: $54/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Tableau Administrator to support and manage a large-scale, enterprise Tableau environment. This role will be responsible for the administration, performance, security, and scalability of Tableau Server/Cloud platforms, while also driving automation and operational efficiency through Python scripting and version control (GitHub). The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting thousands of users, complex data sources, and high-availability Tableau deployments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise-level Tableau Server / Tableau Cloud environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching.
• Manage user access, security, permissions, sites, projects, and content governance across large Tableau deployments.
• Monitor Tableau performance, capacity, and usage; proactively identify and resolve performance or availability issues.
• Implement automation for administrative and operational tasks using Python scripting (e.g., Tableau REST API, tabcmd).
• Manage and maintain Tableau-related scripts, configurations, and infrastructure code using GitHub.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, data engineering, and BI teams to support data sources, extracts, refresh schedules, and connectivity.
• Support CI/CD or deployment processes for Tableau content and platform configurations.
• Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures for Tableau administration.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide Tier 3 support for Tableau-related incidents.
• Ensure platform stability, security, and compliance with enterprise standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Senior-level experience administering Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Tableau architecture, including multi-node, high-availability, and distributed setups.
• Hands-on experience with Python scripting for automation and administration.
• Experience using GitHub (or Git-based repositories) for version control and collaboration.
• Strong experience with monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Tableau environments.
• Experience supporting user onboarding, access controls, and governance at scale.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.