Salesforce Administrator

We are seeking a Salesforce Administrator to provide platform leadership, governance, and hands‑on administration across a multi‑cloud Salesforce ecosystem. This role is responsible for platform stability, org hygiene, security, and release governance, while partnering closely with Salesforce developers, architects, and business teams. Responsibilities Serve as the overall steward of Salesforce platform health, governance, and admin best practices Define and enforce standards for org hygiene, configuration management, automation usage, and metadata lifecycle Proactively identify technical debt and drive remediation plans in partnership with developers and architects Act as the escalation point for complex admin, data, and access‑related issues Own administration and configuration across Sales Cloud, Health Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Salesforce Data Cloud Design and maintain scalable configurations using no‑code and low‑code tools (objects, flows, validations, approvals, record types) Ensure strong data quality, consistency, and lifecycle management, including deduplication and archival strategies Own end‑to‑end user and access governance, including user onboarding/offboarding, license allocation, and role hierarchy - profiles, permission sets, and sharing models Perform regular security and access reviews aligned with compliance and least‑privilege principles Support audit readiness and regulatory requirements, especially in healthcare or regulated environments Own and continuously improve the Salesforce release management process Coordinate with Salesforce developers on change intake and prioritization, sandbox strategy and UAT execution, and deployment planning and release scheduling Ensure high‑quality releases through strong validation, documentation, and stakeholder communication Maintain release calendars, deployment checklists, and post‑release verification standards Own administration across multiple Salesforce orgs and environments Define sandbox strategies, refresh cycles, and configuration alignment Reduce configuration drift and promote reuse and consistency across orgs Work closely with Salesforce developers to ensure the right balance between no‑code (configuration), low‑code (Flows), and pro‑code (Apex/LWC) Represent the admin and platform stability perspective during solution design and technical planning Influence admin/developer best practices across teams Qualifications BS in computer science or equivalent technical field. 2+ years of Salesforce administration experience Strong hands‑on expertise with Sales Cloud, Health Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Salesforce Data Cloud Proven experience leading organizational hygiene and data governance initiatives Experience in enterprise‑level release management Experience with user access and security governance Experience in multi‑org Salesforce environments Deep understanding of Salesforce security, automation limits, and performance considerations Ability to work effectively with developers, architects, and cross‑functional stakeholders Required Certifications: Salesforce Administrator (ADM 201) Salesforce Advanced Administrator Salesforce Platform Developer I Salesforce Platform Developer II Ability to identify key issues and details, and present understandable alternatives to both technical and non‑technical individuals Ability to create and maintain technical documentation to support the testing, installation, operations, deployment and maintenance of products Proven ability to effectively present data to facilitate understanding of findings Ability to solve complex problems using analytical and creative problem‑solving skills for design, development and testing of systems Competent at adhering to organizational processes and procedures including but not limited to scrum and various design artifacts. Knowledge of agile development methodologies Life‑long learner, process improver Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have: Experience supporting Marketing Cloud integrations and operations Experience in Healthcare, Insurance, or other regulated industries Familiarity with Salesforce DevOps tools (Gearset, Copado, CI/CD processes) Experience defining platform governance models and admin center‑of‑excellence practices Benefits Competitive base and incentive pay 401(k) with robust matching and non‑matching contributions Rich medical & pharmacy benefits 100% employer‑paid dental and vision benefits Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities Employee discount program Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A. Important Work Authorization Information Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Equal Opportunity Statement Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment‑Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Delta Dental of California