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Data Platform Administrator

System One

Washington, DCContract$53/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$53/hr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearance, required

Job overview

The Data Platform Administrator supports and maintains enterprise data and analytics platforms in a cloud-based environment. The role assists with platform operations, user support, access management, performance monitoring, and data environment administration. The ideal candidate has experience with modern data platforms, though deep expertise in any one platform is not required and training will be provided.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data Platform Administration, requiredSQL, requiredCloud Environments, requiredTechnical Troubleshooting, requiredBusiness User Support, requiredCommunication, requiredDocumentation, requiredDatabricks, nice to haveApache Spark, nice to haveScripting, nice to havePython, nice to havePowerShell, nice to haveBash, nice to haveETL, nice to haveData Integration, nice to haveData Governance, nice to haveAccess Controls, nice to haveTerraform, nice to haveGit, nice to haveAzure DevOps, nice to haveGitHub, nice to haveCI/CD, nice to haveAnalytics Platforms, nice to haveReporting, nice to haveBusiness Intelligence, nice to have

Qualifications

3+ Years Data Platform Experience, requiredPublic Trust Clearance, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Title: Data Platform Administrator

Location: Washington, DC

Type: Contract

Compensation: $53.00

Work Model: Onsite

Security Clearance: Public Trust

We are seeking a Data Platform Administrator to support and maintain enterprise data and analytics platforms in a cloud-based environment. This role will work with internal teams to assist with platform operations, user support, access management, performance monitoring, and data environment administration.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with modern data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, Redshift, BigQuery, or similar technologies. Deep expertise in any one platform is not required, and training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day administration of enterprise data platforms.

  • Monitor platform performance and help troubleshoot operational issues.

  • Assist with user account management, permissions, and access requests.

  • Support data pipelines, workflows, and scheduled processes.

  • Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders.

  • Participate in platform upgrades, configurations, and maintenance activities.

  • Document support procedures, system configurations, and best practices.

  • Assist in implementing security, governance, and compliance standards.

  • Help identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience supporting data platforms, analytics environments, or database systems.

  • Experience with at least one modern data platform such as:

  • Databricks

  • Snowflake

  • Azure Synapse

  • Amazon Redshift

  • Google BigQuery

  • Cloudera/Hadoop

  • Strong SQL skills.

  • Understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

  • Experience troubleshooting technical issues and supporting business users.

  • Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to Databricks environments.

  • Experience with Apache Spark.

  • Basic scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

  • Experience supporting ETL or data integration processes.

  • Familiarity with data governance and access controls.

  • Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform.

  • Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, or CI/CD concepts.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working within large enterprise environments.

  • Exposure to analytics, reporting, or business intelligence platforms.

  • Cloud certifications or technical training.

  • Interest in learning modern data engineering and cloud technologies.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a strong technical foundation who is eager to grow within a modern data environment. Candidates do not need to be experts in every technology listed. Individuals with experience supporting data platforms, analytics tools, databases, or cloud systems who are interested in expanding their skills are encouraged to apply.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 704 open Database Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$53/hr
  • US median$50–60/hr50 hourly ranges

This rate, $53/hr, is 4% below the US median midpoint ($55/hr) — in the middle half of Database Administrator hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 21 open Database Administrator jobs in Washington, D.C. and 704 across the US. 14% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Database Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (572 postings).
Education
172 of the 704 open Database Administrator jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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