Snowflake and Azure Administrator

About IndigoChartindigoChart takes pride in delivering excellence by collaborating with decision-makers to execute on their Data Modernization Strategies.We are looking for an experienced Snowflake and Azure Administrator to join our dynamic team and play a key role in scaling and securing our cloud data infrastructure.About the RoleWe’re looking for a skilled Snowflake & Azure Administrator with 6-8 years’ experience to join our remote team and take ownership of our client’s cloud data infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact in a high-growth, innovation-driven environment.You’ll ensure our data platforms are secure, efficient, and highly available, while driving best practices in performance monitoring, access control, and cost optimization.Location- Maharashtra, Gujarat or Rajasthan in India serving US clients with some reasonable time overlap.Key Responsibilities:Security & Governance- Establish, maintain, and enhance security processes, automation workflows, and periodic audit protocols. - Define and enforce policies for encryption, key/password management, access control, data masking, retention, and data purging. - Develop and maintain granular row-level and column-level security frameworks within Snowflake (RBAC, dynamic masking, etc.). - Oversee network-level security configurations — IP whitelisting, VNet-to-VNet connectivity, secure data sharing, private endpoints, etc.Performance & Cost Monitoring- Continuously monitor Snowflake and Azure environments for performance, storage growth, and cost usage metrics. - Analyze and report on which business domains or workloads are consuming the most Snowflake credits; recommend optimization and cost-control measures.Access Management & Compliance Reporting- Manage end-to-end access provisioning and deprovisioning (users, roles, groups) in Snowflake and Azure. - Generate regular compliance, audit, and usage reports (e.g., access logs, privilege usage, role changes).Automation, Scripting & Infrastructure as Code- Implement automation for routine administration tasks (warehouse scaling/suspension, resource cleanup, provisioning) using Python, scripting, or IaC tools. - Integrate and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., via Azure DevOps) for infrastructure, configuration, and security deployments.Cross-Platform Integration & Collaboration- Collaborate with Data Engineering, Analytics, and Security teams to ensure alignment of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and security posture. - Support data orchestration tools (e.g. Airflow, Astronomer, Control-M) by enabling secure connectivity, role management, and monitoring hooks.Documentation & Process Governance- Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of system architecture, security procedures, role hierarchies, and administrative workflows. - Establish and enforce best practices, processes, and standard operating procedures for administration, audit, and incident response.Technology Stack & Skills- Snowflake Administration: Deep understanding of Snowflake configuration, security, and cost management. - Azure Cloud: Expertise in Azure setup, networking, and infrastructure management. - CI/CD & Automation: Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. - DBT: Good working knowledge of DBT for transformation and data modeling. - SQL: Advanced proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries. - Python: Excellent coding and automation skills using Python. - Orchestration Tools: Experience with Airflow, Astronomer, Control-M, or any modern workflow orchestration tool. - Good to Have: Exposure to Microsoft Fabric and Databricks.Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. - 6–8 years of experience in IT Infrastructure with strong exposure to Snowflake and Azure administration. - Certifications such as SnowPro Core / Advanced or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (AZ-104) are preferred. - Strong analytical mindset with excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in a startup environment that values speed, ownership, and innovation.Why IndigoChart Technologies?- Work with cutting-edge cloud and data technologies in a fast-evolving tech landscape. - Remote work flexibility with a strong culture of collaboration and autonomy. - Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards. - Opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing startup. - A culture that promotes innovation, learning, and growth.