Data Catalog Admin - Alation or Atlan

Genesis10 is seeking an IS Technical Specialist: IV (Lead) for an 8-month contract position in Columbus, OH. The target pay rate is between $65.00 - $70.00 per hour on our W2. No C2C. Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Data Catalog Administrator with experience in tools such as Alation or Atlan to manage and optimize our enterprise data catalog platform. The Iean candidate will be responsible for ensuring metadata management, data discovery, governance, and data lineage within the organization. This role will collaborate with data stewards, analysts, engineers, and business teams to enhance data accessibility and governance across the enterprise. Responsibilities: Administer, configure, and maintain the Data Catalog platform. Ensure seamless integration with various data sources (databases, data lakes, bi tools, applications, etc.) Monitor system performance, trouble shoot issues, and optimize configurations. Metadata Management & Data Governance: Oversee metadata ingestion, curation, and classification to enhance data discovery. Work with data stewards and governance teams to enforce data standards, policies, and lineage tracking Define and implement role-based access control (RBC) and data security policies Collaborate & Training: Partner with business and technical teams to promote data literacy and catalog adoption Conduct training and onboarding sessions for users on how to effectively use the platform Maintain documentation and best practices for metadata management and catalog utilization. Continuous Improvement: Evaluate new features and enhancements in the Data Catalog and recommend improvements. Automate catalog-related tasks where possible using APIs and Scripting. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data governance and cataloging. Requirements: 5 years of experience administering Alation or Atlan (or similar data catalog platforms). Strong understanding of metadata management, data governance, and data lineage Experience working with SQL and related databases (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, SQL Server, etc.) Familiarity with data governance frameworks and compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc). Ability to troubleshoot integration and performance issues within the data catalog platform. Preferred: Experience working with ETL tools, APIs and Scription languages (Python, SQL, etc). Knowledge of data lake and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Hands-on experience with BI Tools like Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc. Certifications in Alation, Atlan, or Data Governance framework are a plus. About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. DIG10-OH