Power BI Admin

Responsibilities :

Power BI Administration Administer and manage Power BI Service (tenant-level configuration) Configure and manage workspaces, datasets, reports, and dashboards Monitor system health, usage metrics, and capacity performance Manage Power BI gateways (On-Premises Data Gateway) Handle Power BI service updates and feature rollouts Security & Governance Implement role-based access control (RBAC), row-level security (RLS), and data policies Manage user roles, permissions, and workspace access Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements Implement data lineage, auditing, and usage tracking Performance & Optimization Monitor and optimize Power BI performance (datasets, queries, refreshes) Manage capacity (Premium / Embedded) and resource utilization Optimize dataset refresh schedules and memory usage Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks Data Connectivity & Integration Configure and maintain connections to data sources (SQL Server, Azure Synapse, Databricks, APIs, etc.) Manage data gateways for on-prem and cloud data integration Ensure secure and efficient data refresh and scheduling DevOps & Automation Implement CI/CD pipelines for Power BI deployment using tools like Azure DevOps Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell / REST APIs Manage version control and deployment strategies Support & Troubleshooting Provide L2/L3 support for Power BI users and reports Troubleshoot issues related to data refresh, performance, access, and connectivity Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production issues Collaboration & Leadership Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business teams Define and enforce BI governance standards and best practices Mentor junior admins and developers Conduct training and support sessions for end users

Technical and Professional Requirements:

Strong understanding of DAX, Power Query, and data modeling concepts Experience with SQL and relational databases Hands-on experience with Power BI REST APIs and PowerShell scripting Knowledge of Azure services (ADF, Synapse, Azure SQL, ADLS) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Git) Preferred Skills Experience with Microsoft Fabric / Lakehouse (good to have) Exposure to other BI tools (Tableau, Qlik) Knowledge of Python or R for analytics Familiarity with data engineering tools (Databricks, Snowflake)