Alteryx Systems & Platform Administrator
This role manages, optimizes, and secures enterprise Alteryx Server environments across hybrid infrastructure (on-premises and Microsoft Azure). It is designed for an infrastructure/systems administrator or platform engineer with strong experience in Windows Server, Azure IaaS, database connectivity, and enterprise application hosting, who can operate and scale the Alteryx analytics platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure & Server Management (On-Prem & Azure):
- Provision, configure, and maintain Windows Server virtual machines across on-premises hypervisors and Azure (Azure VMs, VNet peering, Network Security Groups, Azure Storage, and Azure Backup).
- Manage multi-node Alteryx Server architecture components: Controller, Worker Nodes, Gallery (UI), and the underlying MongoDB persistence layer (embedded or Azure-hosted).
- Implement auto-scaling strategies and right-size Azure compute/storage to balance performance with cloud infrastructure costs.
- Platform Operations & Workload Optimization:
- Configure worker node assignments, execution queues, and scheduling parameters to ensure balanced workload distribution across peak operational windows.
- Administer the Alteryx Gallery: manage Studios, Collections, user licensing (Artisans, Members, Curators), and enterprise access policies.
- Maintain database connectivity across hybrid environments by installing, standardizing, and troubleshooting 64-bit ODBC/OLEDB drivers (Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, Databricks).
- Security, Identity & Compliance:
- Configure and maintain enterprise authentication via Azure Active Directory / Entra ID, SAML/SSO, and Active Directory Domain Services.
- Enforce role-based access controls (RBAC), secure storage of workflow credentials, and isolated sandbox execution environments.
- Manage SSL/TLS certificates for Gallery endpoints and encrypted database connections.
- Maintenance, Automation & Disaster Recovery:
- Automate administrative maintenance routines, service health checks, and log archiving using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.
- Plan and execute platform upgrades, security patching, and environment migrations (Dev / Test / Prod) while ensuring version compatibility with client tools (Alteryx Designer).
- Maintain disaster recovery procedures, high-availability setups, and scheduled backups of MongoDB application databases.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Systems & Cloud Engineering:
- Strong proficiency in Windows Server administration (2019/2022), Active Directory/Entra ID, IIS, DNS, and networking fundamentals (firewalls, routing, port configuration).
- Hands-on experience administering compute, storage, and networking resources in Microsoft Azure (VMs, NSGs, RBAC, Key Vault, Storage Accounts).
- Application & Platform Administration:
- Prior experience administering Alteryx Server OR transferable enterprise platform hosting experience (e.g., Tableau Server, Power BI Gateway, Qlik, SAS, or similar distributed data/analytics platforms).
- Familiarity with MongoDB maintenance (backups, restores, indexing, storage management).
- Connectivity & Scripting:
- Solid understanding of enterprise database connectivity (ODBC drivers, Kerberos/NTLM authentication, connection string management).
- Proficient in scripting for system automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, or REST APIs).
Preferred Qualifications
- Alteryx Server Administrator certification or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
- Experience with CI/CD deployment pipelines or infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
- Understanding of data engineering and analytics workflows.
*Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and who can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply even if you only meet the minimum requirements. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until Sept 24, 2026,
The annual salary for this position is between $ 90,000 - $ 150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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