Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a contractor to sit on-site in downtown Cincinnati with one of our largest financial clients. Their key responsibilities are as follows:
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.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of 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.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• 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.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.