Tableau Server Administrator

Tableau Server Administrator

Posted 1 week ago by Deloitte

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
United Kingdom

Summary: The Tableau Server Administrator role at Deloitte involves managing and optimizing the Tableau Server platform for over 120,000 users across multiple geographies. The position requires expertise in Tableau Server administration, scripting for automation, and collaboration with diverse teams. The role also includes responsibilities for server security, user support, and proactive monitoring of server health. This is a hybrid position based in the UK for a 3-month contract duration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer, optimise, monitor, and troubleshoot the Tableau Server 2024.2 platform.
  • Manage all aspects of server security, including patching, upgrades, and vulnerability scanning.
  • Provide expert technical support and training to end-users.
  • Collaborate with BI development teams on content promotion and system integrations.
  • Proactively monitor server health, capacity, and resource utilisation.
  • Maintain and update content for the web portal and help pages.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience managing Tableau Server in a Windows Server 2022 environment.
  • Deep understanding of Tableau Server architecture, security, and performance tuning.
  • Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or TabCMD.
  • Familiarity with Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Experience with Azure Cloud and BI platforms.
  • Knowledge of Tableau Server Resource Monitoring Tool and DevOps processes.
  • Proficiency in HTML and CSS editing.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Tableau Server Administrator

Location: Hybrid UK

Rate: Competitive

Duration : 3 month contract

Deloitte

Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Tableau Server Administrator to join our Technology and Digital Services team at Deloitte. You will report to the Senior Programme Manager and play a vital role in supporting the existing Tableau Server platform for over 120,000 users across 11 geographies. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation and optimal performance of the platform. Please note that you will support with occasional planned out-of-hours maintenance (Usually 1 hour on a Saturday morning once a month and for any unplanned maintenance).

Essential Experience

  • Tableau Server Expertise: Proven experience managing Tableau Server (202x version preferred) in a Windows Server 2022 , high-availability, distributed environment. Deep understanding of Tableau Server architecture , security, performance tuning, and best practices (networking, firewall configuration, server maintenance, patching, backups, and disaster recovery).
  • Scripting & Automation : Scripting/development experience (e.g. PowerShell, Python, TabCMD) for automation.
  • Tableau Desktop & Prep: Familiarity with Tableau Desktop (for creating administrative reports and dashboards) and Tableau Prep.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Teamwork: Experience working effectively with diverse teams.

Desirable Experience:

  • Azure Cloud Experience : Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access policies, and experience managing servers and virtual environments in Microsoft Azure
  • BI & Data Skills : Experience with other BI platforms (e.g. SAP BusinessObjects, Power BI), SQL, ETL processes, data modelling, and diverse data sources (including SAP HANA).
  • Tableau Tools : Knowledge of Tableau Server Resource Monitoring Tool (RMT) and Content Migration Tool.
  • DevOps : Familiarity with Azure DevOps CI/CD processes.
  • Web Development : Proficiency in HTML and CSS editing.

Deliverables:

Responsibilities but not limited to:

  • Server Administration: Administer, optimise, monitor, and troubleshoot our Tableau Server 2024.2 platform (Windows Server 2022) for maximum uptime, performance and stability. This includes load/performance testing and addressing infrastructure issues.
  • Security Management : Manage all aspects of server security, including patching, upgrades, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning and remediation, security protocols, and authentication (SSO - SAML and OAuth).
  • User Support : Provide expert technical support, guidance, and training to end-users, resolving connectivity issues and managing user access.
  • Collaboration & Integration : Collaborate with BI development teams on content promotion, best practices, and system integrations. Assist with Tableau content governance, customer onboarding, and request processes.
  • Proactive Monitoring: Proactively monitor server health, capacity, and resource utilisation to ensure platform stability.
  • Content Management : Maintain and update content for our web portal and help pages.

IR35

As a means of managing tax, commercial and reputational risks, Deloitte prohibits the use of Associates through Personal Service Companies (‘PSCs’). All Associates must contract under PAYE arrangements through a Deloitte approved ‘Employment Company’ (aka ‘umbrella company.’)