MicroStrategy/BI Platform Administrator

Position: MicroStrategy/BI platform Administrator Location: Reston, VA #REMOTE,W2 Duration: 12months #Contract • MicroStrategy and AWS certifications are required. Job Description: • The MicroStrategy Administrator is a specialized technical leader responsible for the operational excellence, security, and modernization of enterprise business intelligence (BI) platforms. • This role focuses on the administration, integration, and optimization of MicroStrategy environments, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solutions and seamless interoperability with AWS, Power BI, and other modern data technologies. • The position is not a developer or analyst role, but rather a hands-on, cross-functional administrator dedicated to ensuring high availability, performance, and security of BI systems. Key Responsibilities: 1. Platform Administration & Optimization: • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MicroStrategy environments across on-premises and cloud (AWS) platforms. • Monitor system health, analyze logs, and proactively resolve issues to ensure optimal performance and availability. • Benchmark systems, identify and address bottlenecks in hybrid environments, and implement best practices for scalability and reliability. • Automate routine administrative tasks using shell scripting, Python, Ansible, or Terraform. 1. Cloud & Integration: • Manage and support MicroStrategy deployments in AWS (including Customer Managed Cloud, EKS, Redshift, Aurora Postgres, and QuickSight). • Oversee integration with Power BI, supporting report delivery and cross-platform data flows. • Collaborate with Platform, Database engineers, and infrastructure teams to provision, secure, and optimize new database technologies. 1. Security & Compliance: • Implement and manage robust security models, including LDAP/Active Directory integration, user role creation, and project-level access controls. • Ensure compliance with enterprise security guidelines and participate in audits as required. 1. Incident Response & Support: • Respond to high-priority production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution across teams. • Provide deployment, upgrade, and troubleshooting support for multiple enterprise projects, maintaining required service levels. 1. Collaboration & Communication: • Work effectively in fast-paced, multi-tasking enterprise and virtual environments. • Partner with business, analytics, and engineering teams to deliver secure, governed, and high-performing BI solutions. • Document system configurations, procedures, and operational guidelines. Required: • Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science or IT related field) • 5 years' Experience perform full data management duties, including migration and continuous integration/delivery. • Knowledge of Oracle, DB2, MS SQL Server and similar databases, Expert • Ability to communicate effectively with analysts, developers, tests, and project managers in both oral and written form., Advanced • Ability to work minimal supervision., Advanced • High-level of analytical and troubleshooting skills., Expert • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications., Advanced • Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SL), Advanced • 5+ years of hands-on experience administering and supporting MicroStrategy environments. • 5+ years of experience with Power BI, including report setup and workspace management. • Strong experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., QuickSight, EKS, Redshift), and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform). • Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, including shell scripting, SQL, and PL/SQL. • Deep understanding of MicroStrategy architecture, security, and administration tools (Developer, Object Manager, Command Manager, Workstation) • Experience with MicroStrategy Customer Managed Cloud and AWS QuickSight is hige plus. • Excellent communication, debugging, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills. • MicroStrategy and AWS certifications are required.