PowerBI Engineer

Job#: 3028196

Job Description:
Job DescriptionPowerBI Engineer

Location: Remote, United States
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Power BI Engineer to design, develop, and deliver secure, scalable analytics solutions. This role focuses on advanced Power BI development, data modeling, and enforcing data access controls through identity governance. The objective is to ensure sensitive business data is accessible only to authorized users in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards, reports, and KPIs using Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
• Develop advanced Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) calculations and measures to support complex analytical needs.
• Build and optimize data models, relationships, and transformations using Power Query.
• Implement Row-Level Security (RLS) and Column-Level Security to enforce least-privilege data access.
• Integrate Power BI with Azure AD / Entra ID to manage user access and permissions.
• Create audit and usage reports to support compliance efforts (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
• Collaborate with Information Security teams to integrate Power BI access with IGA tools for access requests and certifications.
• Work with stakeholders to translate reporting requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimize data gateways, datasets, and reports for performance and scalability.
• Provide documentation and guidance to end users on reporting and data security standards.
• Support developers by conducting code reviews.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in data preparation, data modeling, and reporting using Power BI.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of SQL, Data Modeling (star schemas), and DAX. Demonstrated experience implementing data security, Row-Level Security (RLS), and Azure AD integration.

Certifications: Security+ certification is required.

Clearance: A Secret security clearance is required. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret clearance to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating Power BI with IGA tools (e.g., SailPoint).
• Experience with Azure Data Services (e.g., Azure SQL, Synapse).
• Knowledge of Power Automate for automating data alerts and compliance workflows.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.