Data Analytics Engineer – Salesforce

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

The Data Analytics Engineer – Salesforce will design and manage scalable Salesforce data models, assess project impacts on data design, ensure data correctness and accuracy, and implement stream systems to support real-time data flow. This role combines analytical thinking, Salesforce administration expertise, and data engineering skills with a strong understanding of Agile methodology to drive strategic initiatives, maintain high-quality data standards, and maximize the platform’s impact across the organization.

• Salesforce Data Model Design: Analyze and maintain scalable Salesforce data models (e.g., custom objects, fields, relationships) that support operational efficiency, business intelligence, and platform performance.
• Salesforce Administration: Leverage Salesforce admin skills (e.g., managing users, permissions, page layouts, flows, validation rules) to support the integrity and usability of the Salesforce platform.
• Project Impact Analysis: Evaluate how new features, projects, or system integrations affect Salesforce data structures, identifying potential risks and opportunities to optimize design and accuracy.
• Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives) and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, iterative data solutions.
• Data Correctness & Quality: Implement validation rules, data governance processes, and automated cleansing procedures to ensure reliable, accurate, and complete data.
• Data Integration: Collaborate with BTS, GTM, and development teams to integrate Salesforce with third-party systems, ensuring secure, consistent, and real-time data availability.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor and improve data performance through indexing, query optimization, and system tuning without compromising data quality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Salesforce admins, developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective data and analytics strategies.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data models, data flows, architecture decisions, Agile deliverables, and quality assurance processes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or Salesforce data management roles.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce administrator or data architect.
• Demonstrated success working in Agile environments, delivering data solutions incrementally.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong Salesforce admin skills, including user/permission management, flows, automation, and security models.
• Deep knowledge of Salesforce data architecture, SOQL, and custom object/field relationships.
• Experience with stream processing tools and real-time event-driven systems.
• Proficiency in SOQL or similar for data validation and transformation.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communicator who can bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented, proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Salesforce Administrator Certification (highly preferred).
• Salesforce Data Architect or Platform Developer I.
• Agile certification (Scrum Master, Product Owner) is a plus.
  

Key Competencies

• Proven ability to blend Salesforce administration with robust data modeling and analytics skills.
• Analytical thinker who can assess data impacts and resolve quality issues swiftly.
• Comfortable working in Agile environments with frequent iterations and evolving priorities.
• Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator who builds scalable data solutions with business value.
  
  

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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