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# Senior Snowflake Database Administrator / Data Engineer

- **Company:** Tria Federal
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Information Systems, Databases, Data Warehousing, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Scaled Agile Framework, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Sql Optimization, Snowflake, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9242334/senior-snowflake-database-administrator-data-engineer

## About the Role

* Minimum 9 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree
 * 2+ years on Snowflake administration with 10+ years of overall tech experience as a developer or DBA
 * Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.
 * Strong Snowflake Platform Administration experience, including virtual warehouse optimization, RBAC design, and account configuration.
 * Deep understanding of Snowflake architecture (Storage, Compute, Cloud Services, Time Travel, and Zero-Copy Cloning).
 * Must have advanced SQL skills for performance tuning, query profiling, and administrative scripting.
 * Demostrated ability to use python or shell script to automate DB administration
 * AWS experience (managing IAM roles, policies, and S3 external stages)
 * Team player with excellent executive function and communication skills
 * US Citizen or Green Card.

Preferred Requirements:

 * Prior Java or Other software development experience
 * Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience; certification preferred.
 * Snowflake certifications (SnowPro Core or SnowPro Advanced: Administrator).
 * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using Terraform or Schemachange for Snowflake object provisioning.
 * CLI Linux experience and automation of data pipelines (Snowpipe, Streams, Tasks).
 * FinOps and cost optimization experience (implementing resource monitors and credit alerts).
 * Experience working with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) information systems.
 * CMS/Medicare or Medicaid claims data experience

## Description

The Senior Snowflake Database Administrator / Data Engineer will be responsible for administering, optimizing, securing, and maintaining a complex data warehouse ecosystem utilizing Snowflake. The admin will work closely with Product Owners, Data Engineers, Architects, and Scrum/Kanban teams to ensure alignment with platform performance standards, security requirements, cost-allocation goals, and Agile delivery expectations.