Data Platform Administrator

Paradigm Technology is seeking a Data Platform Administrator. This position is a year+ contract at our utility client in Chattanooga, TN. Hybrid work schedule in Chattanooga, TN. Summary Technically versatile, customer-focused professional who is passionate about delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing enterprise data platforms. Thrives in managing a diverse portfolio of data and analytics technologies, ensuring platform stability, performance, scalability, and operational excellence while enabling business innovation. Possess strong expertise in platform administration, cloud technologies, security, automation, monitoring, and vendor management, and are committed to continuously improving the user experience through proactive support, governance, and modernization. Work collaboratively across engineering, integration, analytics, cybersecurity, and business teams, help ensure the enterprise data ecosystem remains resilient, efficient, and AI-ready, providing the foundation for trusted data, advanced analytics, and next-generation digital capabilities. Responsibilities Serves as the technical expert in platform operations engineering and provides daily authoritative advice in support of the engineering design process. Works with peers to analyze performance of components and systems to troubleshoot, evaluate performance, and determine capacity. Uses root cause analysis, corrective actions, tactical planning and strategic planning to lead and own areas including correcting problems, improving response times/methods, and leading long-term investment plans required to provide sufficient support for IT services to the business. Act as coordinator to ensure that infrastructure stays in compliance with configurations, patches, and approved designs. Active participant, leader, and owner in the change management process to properly execute change with minimum impact to the services provided. Actively engaged in improving and automating change processes. Provides Tier 3 expert support to IT peers as needed to properly support the IT infrastructure on a 24x7 basis, including on-call duties, shift work, emergency support, vendor coordination, and business coordination. Requirements include travel to various locations away from the primary work site. Requirements Expert resource for a broad subject area of technology. Ability to mentor A and B levels on complex issues impacting the infrastructure and business processes. Expert knowledge of middleware platforms including, but not limited to, web application servers such as IIS, WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat, and Apache; business intelligence technologies such as Cognos, Tableau, and OBIEE; integration technologies such as Tibco, SSAS, SSRS, SSIS, and Informatica; mobile computing platforms including SOA and security confirmation and management of those platforms; and first- and third-party cloud hosting solutions such as VMware, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. In-depth knowledge and understanding of a broad range of management, compute, and networking technologies. Advanced knowledge of Windows, VMware, and Unix-based operating systems. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field of study; or equivalent education, training, and experience. Why Join Paradigm At Paradigm, integrity drives innovation. You'll collaborate with curious, dedicated teammates, solving complex problems and unlocking immense data value for leading organizations. If you seek a place where your voice is heard, growth is supported, and your work creates lasting business value, you belong at Paradigm. Learn more at https://pt-corp.com/ Policy Disclosure: Paradigm maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy. All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a standard 5-panel drug screen. Please note that a positive test result for any prohibited substance, including marijuana, will result in disqualification from employment, regardless of state laws permitting its use. This policy applies consistently across all positions and locations. Data and AI Consulting for Digital Transformation We implement digital transformation consulting solutions that help enterprises meet real-world challenges and drive measurable value.