5+ years administering and supporting MicroStrategy environments
5+ years experience with Power BI report setup and workspace management
Strong experience with AWS cloud services (QuickSight, EKS, Redshift)
Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, including shell scripting, SQL, and PL/SQL
Deep understanding of MicroStrategy architecture and admin tools
Excellent communication, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MicroStrategy environments on-premises and in AWS
Monitor system health and resolve issues for optimal performance
Benchmark systems and implement best practices for scalability
Automate routine tasks using shell scripting, Python, Ansible, or Terraform
Manage MicroStrategy deployments in AWS, including Customer Managed Cloud and Redshift
Oversee integration with Power BI and support cross-platform data flows
Collaborate with teams to provision and secure new database technologies
Implement and manage security models and ensure compliance with guidelines
Respond to high-priority incidents and drive resolution across teams
Document system configurations and operational guidelines
Benefits
Onsite position in Reston, VA
Opportunity to work with advanced cloud-based BI technologies
Hands-on, cross-functional role with significant responsibilities
Collaborative environment with cross-departmental teams
Focus on security and modernization within BI platforms
Full Job Description
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 Description Our 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
