BI Analytics Admin

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Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an BI Analytics platform Admin for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Dallas, Texas, or Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities :

Work closely with internal IT, Server, Security teams to troubleshoot including reviewing logs and resolve issues with production/non-production environments.

Work independently and provide solutions to users.

Manage Power Bl Gateways to keep the dashboards and reports refresh automatically.

Build CI/CD pipeline to check in and migrate Power BI data sets/dashboards/reports between workspaces utilizing Power BI Rest APIs/Power Platform

Build & Support Power BI platform metrics such as user tracking/logging, usage monitoring, anomalies detection in published data sets and reporting at an enterprise level using Power BI Platform

Configure Power BI Tenant settings for PBI features such as (workspace settings, Export and sharing settings, Publish to web, Developer settings).

Manage Power BI Premium capacities for capacity planning and performance management.

Monitor premium capacities regularly to look for trends that indicate underlying issues.

Train self-service BI users and support the business in promoting self-service BI and the overall data platform through communications, collateral and training material.

Support BI production environment for large scale user base.

Available on call support for Production issues.

Provide leadership and vision for best usage and practices with regards to Cognos tool set.

Setting standards and guidelines for BI development.

Mentor other team members for knowledge transfer.

Required Skills:

Extensive experience with implementing and managing BI platforms for business intelligence, data applications, and embedded analytics.

10+ years of experience in managing BI platforms includes Powerbi, Looker, Amazon Quicksight.

Experience in designing and delivering complex Plat form architectures

Extensive experience with Python programming, Shell Scripting and Powershell Scripting

Identify and implement various automation solutions using scripting.

Have worked on various product APIs to automate Admin functions.

Extensive knowledge and experience on setting up security using Active Directory, Azure AD and Ping federate.

Have worked on configuring OAuth, SAML configurations for SSO implementation

Experience in defining SDLC process and CICD process using Jenkins

Integrating Looker with a Git repo for code commits

Extensive knowledge and experience with platform governance and resiliency.

Power BI Service architecture design and administration including but not limited to Azure and Power BI Administration, PBI Premium Capacity Administration and extensive knowledge of Power BI Premium Service as a whole and how to troubleshoot and find opportunities for automation to streamline the day-to-day Operations of the platform.

Experience with Looker Setup and Administration

Architect and develop data models, ETL packages, Reports utilizing Power BI applying best practices to the development lifecycle. Data Modeling experience with Kimball method

Experience with more than one database tool such as Snowflake, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server

Understanding of various external components that BI tools depend in order for a successful connectivity which includes understanding of Network, Firewall, Proxy etc.

Integrating PowerBI with different tools which includes and not limited to Splunk, collibra, Service now.

Understanding of pre-requisites for a successful connection setup.

Strong ability to quickly propose solutions by recalling the latest best practices learned from MVP & Product Team articles, vendor documentation, whitepapers, and community publications.

A passion for understanding and integrating business semantics into technology solutions.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, client-facing role where delivering solid work products to exceed high expectations is a measure of success.

Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and reasoning skills.

Ability to lead complex projects.

Certifications.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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