Sr MicroStrategy / BI Platform Administrator

Job Title: Sr MicroStrategy / BI Platform Administrator
Location: Reston, VA (hybrid)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $83.00-$85.00/HR on W2

Position Purpose:
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:

 

• 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 engineers, 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.
• 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.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science or IT related field
  • In lieu of a Bachelor''s degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
• 5 years'' Experience perform full data management duties, including migration and continuous integration/delivery.
• 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 highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, debugging, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills.
• MicroStrategy and AWS certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of Oracle, DB2, MS SQL Server and similar databases
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SL)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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