About the job MicroStrategy/BI Platform Administrator
Job Title: MicroStrategy/BI Platform Administrator
Location: Reston, VA (Onsite - only local candidates will be considered)
Interview Process: Video screen, followed by F2F in Reston, VA
Project DescriptionOur client is seeking a MicroStrategy Administrator to support the security and modernization of enterprise BI platforms. This role centers on the administration, integration, and optimization of MicroStrategy environments, with strong emphasis on cloud-based solutions and interoperability with AWS, Power BI, and other modern data technologies. This is a hands-on, cross-functional administrator role - not a developer or analyst position - focused on ensuring the high availability, performance, and security of BI systems.
Key Responsibilities- 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
- 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, and Infrastructure teams to provision, secure, and optimize new database technologies
- 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
- 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
- Partner with business, analytics, and engineering teams to deliver secure, governed, and high-performing BI solutions
- Document system configurations, procedures, and operational guidelines
Mandatory Skills- 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 (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)
- Excellent communication, debugging, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills
Nice-to-Have Skills- Experience with MicroStrategy Customer Managed Cloud and AWS QuickSight
- MicroStrategy and/or AWS certifications
