CTG is seeking a Lead Snowflake Administrator for one of our clients. **Location:** Buffalo, NY (Onsite) **Duration:** 6 months **Role Overview** We’re looking for a Lead Snowflake Administrator to take ownership of our Snowflake data platform and help shape how it’s built, secured, and supported. This is a hands-on leadership role that goes beyond routine administration. You’ll serve as the primary Snowflake expert, working closely with engineering, application teams, and external partners to deliver solutions that scale and perform reliably in production. **Responsibilities:** **Snowflake Platform Leadership** + Own the administration and overall health of enterprise Snowflake environments + Create and configure Snowflake accounts to support evolving business needs + Design, implement, and support replication strategies to ensure availability and business continuity + Lead the design and support of inbound and outbound data sharing solutions + Define and manage role-based access controls to ensure data security and compliance + Monitor and optimize Snowflake performance and costs + Act as the escalation point for complex Snowflake issues and production support + Plan and implement production database changes with minimal disruption **Linux and Platform Support** + Provide first-level Linux administration support for Snowflake application servers + Partner with infrastructure teams to improve platform stability and performance **Cloud and Azure** + Apply strong cloud fundamentals in platform design and troubleshooting + Build and support Snowflake-related solutions in Azure + Work with Private DNS zones, Blob Storage tiers, private endpoints, and Private Link **DevOps and Automation** + Lead infrastructure automation efforts using Terraform and Ansible + Promote best practices for code versioning and change management using Git **Required Qualifications** + Proven experience leading Snowflake administration in an enterprise environment + Strong understanding of data platform architecture, security, and cost management + Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services + Working knowledge of Linux systems supporting data platforms + Experience with infrastructure-as-code and DevOps workflows + Comfortable making technical decisions and collaborating across teams + Ability to work onsite in Buffalo, NY + Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role. **To Apply:** To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact **Laura Dominguez at Laura.Dominguez@ctg.com** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.