Data Platform Administrator – CollibraOverview
Guardian Life is looking for a skilled and motivated Data Platform Administrator with a main focus on the Collibra Data Governance platform. The ideal candidate will also have a foundational understanding of big data platforms like Databricks, platform automation using Python and APIs, server-side experience with Linux OS, and a solid grasp of AWS fundamentals. This role will involve administering and optimizing our data governance tools, supporting big data platforms, and automating processes to enhance efficiency.
You Will:
Provide Platform Administration & Support Collibra Platform:
- Administer and maintain the Collibra Data Governance platform & Data quality, including user management, role-based access control, and platform optimization.
- Configure and manage Collibra modules, workflows, data lineage, and business glossaries.
- Collaborate with data stewards, data owners, and IT teams to ensure data governance policies and standards are effectively implemented.
- Provide limited support and administration for Databricks, assisting with basic configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Work with data engineers to facilitate data integration and ETL processes within Databricks.
Provide Platform Automation Support
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python to streamline data governance processes and platform administration tasks.
- Integrate Collibra with other enterprise systems and tools using APIs for seamless data flow and process automation.
Provide Server-Side & Cloud Administration Support
- Perform basic server-side activities on Linux-based systems, ensuring the smooth operation of data platforms.
- Manage server configurations, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues.
- data governance and big data platforms, leveraging AWS services.
- Assist with AWS infrastructure management, including EC2 instances, S3 storage, and networking configurations.
- Work closely with data governance, IT, and data engineering teams to understand requirements, gather feedback, and continuously improve platform performance and user experience.
Be a Continuous Learner:
- Provide technical support and training to users on the Collibra platform and related tools.
- Stay ahead of Collibra updates, big data technologies, automation tools, and cloud services.
- Recommend and implement best practices for data governance, automation, and platform management.
You Have:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in administering the Collibra Data Governance platform.
- Solid understanding of data governance principles, data lineage, and metadata management.
- Foundational experience with big data platforms, particularly Databricks, is required.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation purposes.
- Experience with APIs for system integration and process automation.
- Hands-on experience with Linux OS for server-side administration.
- Basic knowledge of AWS cloud services and infrastructure management.
- Strong proficiency in Collibra platform administration and configuration.
- Python programming for automation and API integration.
- Familiarity with big data tools, particularly Databricks.
- Linux experience and AWS cloud management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Location:
- Three days a week at a Guardian Office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ or Bethlehem, PA.
Salary Range:
$93,080.00 - $152,915.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
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At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
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As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
Who we are
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence.
Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss.
As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues and are building a progressive, innovative and inclusive culture. We uplift individuals and communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs.
What we stand for
In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve.
Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.
Disclosures:
Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.
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