Apex Systems

Data Catalog Admin

Columbus, OH, US

$53–$61/hour
6 days ago
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Job#: 2072752

Job Description:

Job Title: Data Catalog Administrator

Job Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Job Pay Range: $53/hr-$61/hr

Job Length: 6 Months

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Data Catalog Administrator with Experiences in tools such as Alation or Atlan to manage and optimized our enterprise data catalog platform. The Iean candidate will be responsible for ensuring metadata management, data discovery, governance, and data lineage within the organization. This role will collaborate with data stewards, analysts, engineers, and business teams to enhance data accessibility and governance across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Catalog Management:

  • Administer, configure, and maintain the Data Catalog platform.
  • Ensure seamless integration with various data sources (databases, data lakes, bi tools, applications, etc.)
  • Monitor system performance, trouble shoot issues, and optimize configurations.

Metadata Management & Data Governance:

  • Oversee metadata ingestion, curation, and classification to enhance data discovery.
  • Work with data stewards and governance teams to enforce data standards, policies, and lineage tracking.
  • Define and implement role-based access control (RBC) and data security policies

Collaborate & Training:

  • Partner with business and technical teams to promote data literacy and catalog adoption.
  • Conduct training and onboarding sessions for users on how to effectively use the platform
  • Maintain documentation and best practices for metadata management and catalog utilization.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Evaluate new features and enhancements in the Data Catalog and recommend improvements.
  • Automate catalog-related tasks where possible using APIs and Scripting.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data governance and cataloging.

Required:

  • 2+ years of experiences administering Alation or Atlan (or similar data catalog platforms).
  • Strong understanding of metadata management, data governance, and data lineage
  • Experience working with SQL and related databases (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, SQL Server, etc.)
  • Familiarity with data governance frameworks and compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc).
  • Ability to troubleshoot integration and performance issues within the data catalog platform.

Preferred:

  • Experience working with ETL tools, APIs and Scription languages (Python, SQL, etc).
  • Knowledge of data lake and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Hands-on experience with BI Tools like Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.
  • Certifications in Alation, Atlan, or Data Governance framework are a plus.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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