Tableau Administrator

Administration Tasks:

User management:

Creating and managing user accounts, assigning permissions, and controlling access to data sources and dashboards across different Tableau sites.

Site configuration:

Setting up and managing Tableau sites, including project structures, data refresh schedules, and content governance policies.

Server maintenance:

Monitoring server performance, troubleshooting issues, managing updates and upgrades, and ensuring optimal system availability.

Data source management:

Connecting to various data sources, managing data refreshes, and optimizing data connections for performance.

Security control:

Implementing data security measures, defining user permissions, and managing data access controls.

Development Tasks:

Data analysis and preparation:

Cleaning, transforming, and preparing data for visualization using Tableau's data manipulation features.

Dashboard design:

Creating visually appealing and interactive dashboards with appropriate charts, graphs, and filters to effectively communicate data insights.

Calculation development:

Writing complex calculated fields and custom calculations to derive meaningful data insights.

Report creation:

Designing and building reports with clear data storytelling elements to meet specific business needs.

Collaboration with stakeholders:

Working closely with business users to understand their requirements, translate them into Tableau visualizations, and provide ongoing support.

Required Skills:

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server administration
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and data modeling
• Proficiency in data manipulation and cleansing techniques
• Knowledge of SQL and database management
• Familiarity with scripting languages (if required for automation)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders
• Visual design skills to create user-friendly and impactful dashboards
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective data visualizations