Systems Engineer (Tableau Platform)

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)

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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.

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

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Clearance Requirement

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. suitability

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Grow Your Career, Your WayWe invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $6,000 annually for training and certifications—so you can keep building the career you want.

Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

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Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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