Systems Engineer (Tableau Platform)

Acuity INC

About The Position

Acuity, Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support a secure, scalable Tableau platform for a federal client. This role is responsible for Tableau platform reliability, administration, integration, performance, and operational support across development, test, and production environments. The Systems Engineer works with technical teams to deliver stable, governed analytics capabilities aligned to mission needs. Why Acuity? We’re building more than careers—we’re building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you’ll get: • Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture• Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage• 401(k) with company match• Up to $6,000/year for training & professional development 🏆 Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years)🏆 Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025) Ready to grow with a team that invests in you? Learn more: www.myacuity.com Why Acuity? Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience supporting complex analytics or platform environments
Strong hands-on experience with Tableau Server and/or Tableau Cloud
Experience with Tableau upgrades, patching, performance tuning, and platform administration
Experience troubleshooting Tableau performance, extracts, schedules, and connectivity
Experience integrating Tableau with enterprise data sources and identity providers
Experience supporting controlled releases across development, test, and production
Strong understanding of platform security, access controls, and environment administration
Experience with scripting, automation, or deployment support
Experience with system monitoring and operational support

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating Tableau with AWS, PostgreSQL, Databricks, or similar data platforms
Experience with Tableau migration and promotion processes
Experience with SSO, group-based access, and role-based permissions
Experience with monitoring and observability tools
Experience using Tableau APIs or scripting for administration and automation
Familiarity with metadata, governance, and certified data source practices
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools

Responsibilities

Design, implement, administer, and support Tableau platform environments
Manage Tableau configuration, upgrades, patching, performance tuning, and platform health
Support integration with enterprise data sources, authentication services, and supporting infrastructure
Troubleshoot Tableau platform, extract, connectivity, and performance issues
Administer access, permissions, groups, and security controls
Support migration and promotion of Tableau content and platform changes across environments
Monitor backgrounder performance, extract schedules, and system utilization
Maintain backup, recovery, failover, and resiliency procedures
Support integration with cloud and data platforms, including databases and governed analytics environments
Implement automation and repeatable deployment processes
Maintain documentation for administration, deployment, and support procedures
Apply platform security, patching, and vulnerability remediation