Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the Power BI Service, including managing tenant settings, gateways, capacities, and environments.
Proactively monitor, analyze, and optimize Power BI platform usage and performance to ensure a stable and responsive environment.
Design, implement, and maintain a robust platform governance framework, including policies, procedures, and standards for report development and deployment.
Oversee the entire application lifecycle management (ALM) process for Power BI, from development and testing to production deployment, using deployment pipelines.
Lead the planning and execution of platform upgrades, patching, and software releases, assessing their impact and ensuring seamless transitions.
Develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive security framework for the Power BI environment, including Row-Level Security (RLS) and Object-Level Security (OLS).
Manage user access, roles, and permissions within the Power BI Service, including workspaces, datasets, and apps.
Ensure data security and compliance with relevant corporate and regulatory policies (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) by conducting regular security audits.
Work closely with the IT and Information Security teams to align Power BI security protocols with organizational standards.
Architect, develop, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of Power BI reports, datasets, and apps across development, testing, and production workspaces.
Collaborate with BI developers to integrate CI/CD practices into their workflows and establish a seamless, controlled deployment process.
Requirements
Eight plus (8+) years of professional experience in data analytics, with four plus (4+) years of dedicated experience as a Power BI Administrator or Platform Lead
Proven, hands-on experience implementing and managing security models (RLS, OLS) in Power BI
Strong experience with on-premises data gateway configuration and management
Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for Power BI, preferably using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
Hands-on experience with the Power BI REST API for automated deployments and platform management
Experience working with Microsoft Fabric preferred.
Background in data warehousing concepts and ETL processes preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field from an accredited institution required
Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field from an accredited institution
Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) or other relevant certifications preferred
Tech Stack
Azure
ETL
Benefits
Competitive salary
State of the art fitness center on-site
Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
Career advancement opportunities and professional development
Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
CalPERS retirement 457(b) option with a contribution match