PowerBI Platform Administrator SME

Position : PowerBI Platform Administrator SME

Location: Plano, TX (Remote)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• At least 13 to 16 years of experience in managing infrastructure, architecture and operations on any two of the visualization technologies – Power BI/Fabric (preferred) – with at least 6 to 8 years of experience in IT cloud infrastructure, architecture and operations.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud architecture, design, and deployment principles and practices, including containers, and DevOps.
• Extensive expertise in Windows and/or Linux administration.
• Familiarity of visualization technology’s REST APIs for automation and management. 
• Knowledge of Power BI tenant settings, workspaces, gateways, and dataflows is preferred. 
• Knowledge of other Visualization tools like Tableau, SAP Business Objects AWS QuickSight, etc.
• Knowledge of different Azure/AWS database platforms and SQL.
• Extensive expertise in Azure/AWS networking and security fundamentals, including network endpoints & network security groups, firewalls, proxy, external/internal DNS, load balancers, virtual networks and subnets.
• Extensive expertise in scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Certifications in Azure/AWS platform administration, networking and security are preferred.
• Strong self-organization, time management and prioritization skills
• A high level of attention to detail, excellent follow through, and reliability
• Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in the organization
• Ability to listen, establish rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit or function, as well as with leadership and functional teams
• Strategic thinker focused on business value results that utilize technical solutions
• Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting
• Capable to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.