**Senior Snowflake Database Administrator** **Cincinnati, OH** **Type:** Contract **Category:** Data **Industry:** Financial Services **Reference ID:** JN -082025-103257 **Date Posted:** 08/13/2025 **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/I29DW6 + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** **_This role will require someone to work on site in Cincinnati, Ohio on a full-time basis_** __ We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Senior Snowflake Database Administrator** to lead the administration, optimization, and governance of our Snowflake data platform. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, security, and integrity of our data infrastructure, supporting enterprise-wide analytics and data-driven decision-making. _Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ _Rate: $68-70/ hr. w2_ **Responsibilities:** **Key Responsibilities** **Performance & Optimization** · Analyze and optimize complex SQL queries and workloads to ensure efficient resource utilization and cost management. · Monitor and tune Snowflake compute resources (warehouses) for optimal performance. · Implement best practices for data modeling, partitioning, clustering, and indexing. **Security & Governance** · Manage user roles, access controls, and data masking policies to ensure compliance with internal and external security standards. · Collaborate with InfoSec and compliance teams to enforce data governance policies. · Audit and monitor data access and usage patterns to detect anomalies and ensure data protection. **Database Hygiene & Maintenance** · Maintain clean and organized schemas, tables, and views across environments. · Implement automated routines for purging obsolete data, archiving, and metadata management. · Ensure consistency and reliability of data pipelines and integrations with Snowflake. **Collaboration & Leadership** · Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to support data initiatives. · Provide guidance and mentorship to junior DBAs and data team members. · Stay current with Snowflake features, updates, and industry trends to continuously improve platform capabilities. **Experience Requirements:** **Qualifications** · Proven experience as a Snowflake DBA or in a similar role managing cloud-based data platforms. · Strong proficiency in SQL and performance tuning techniques. · Deep understanding of Snowflake architecture, including virtual warehouses, storage layers, and caching mechanisms. · Experience with data security frameworks and compliance standards. · Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools and data integration frameworks. · Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. **Preferred Skills** · SnowPro Certification (Core or Advanced). · Experience with automation tools (e.g., dbt, Terraform). · Knowledge of other cloud platforms (AWS) and their integration with Snowflake. · Scripting experience in Python or Shell for administrative tasks. _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_