Power BI Platform & Analytics Support Specialist with security clearance

Brussels - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization

To provide expert-level support for the implementation configuration operational management development and training of Microsoft Power BI solutions within the NATO Business Application Centre (NBAC). The specialist will ensure the secure reliable and efficient delivery of business intelligence services supporting data-driven decision-making across NATO entities through high-quality data visualization platform administration and end-user enablement.

Responsibilities:

Platform Implementation & Configuration
- Deploy configure and harden Power BI Report Server (on-premises) and potentially Power BI Service (SaaS) in alignment with NATO security policies and architectural standards.
- Plan and execute secure ADFS claims-based authentication setups and ensure compliance with change control procedures.
Platform Administration & Support (ITIL L2/L3)
- Provide ongoing Level 2 and Level 3 support for the Power BI platform including incident problem change and service request management.
- Monitor system performance backups logs and conduct performance tuning.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and database teams to resolve cross-service issues and ensure platform resilience.
Development & Data Integration
- Design develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards reports and semantic data models.
- Build and optimize ETL pipelines using authorized tools (e.g. SQL Server KNIME Oracle Data Integrator Java).
- Write complex SQL queries for accurate data extraction transformation and loading (ETL) adhering to NATO data classification rules.
Security Accreditation & Documentation
- Support the security accreditation process with NCIA Security Authorities.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including Installation & Configuration Plans Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and architectural artefacts.
- Ensure all deliverables are stored in designated configuration management repositories (e.g. CMDB).
Knowledge Transfer & Training
- Develop and execute a Knowledge-Transfer Plan for NBAC staff.
- Conduct end-user training sessions (classroom and virtual) and create clear training materials.
- Provide ad-hoc technical mentoring to Power Users to enable self-service dashboard development.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

At least 5 years of proven recent and relevant experience as a consultant on large implementation projects of business application with a strong understanding of Power BI and DWH architecture components functionalities and Oracle and Microsoft Databases.
At least 5 years of proven knowledge and experience of installation configuring administering troubleshooting and maintaining Power BI Reports Server.
At least 5 years of proven working experience in MS SQL Server (2014 and higher) and or Oracle databases
Prior experience of working in Agile development methodologies.
Experience developing complex SQL queries and ETL.
Data Modelling and Design experience. Proficiency in designing normalized and denormalized data models star/snowflake schemas.
In depth knowledge and extensive experience with Power BI including data modelling DAX and dashboard design.
Proven work experience of Level 2 and Level 3 supportincluding incident problem change and service request fulfilmentusing ITIL processes and service-management tooling.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex data sets.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences in English.
Strong project management and organizational skills.

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Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organizationTo provide expert-level support for the implementation configuration operational management development and training of Microsoft Power BI solutions within the NATO Business Application Centre (NBAC). The specialist will ...

Responsibilities:

Platform Implementation & Configuration
- Deploy configure and harden Power BI Report Server (on-premises) and potentially Power BI Service (SaaS) in alignment with NATO security policies and architectural standards.
- Plan and execute secure ADFS claims-based authentication setups and ensure compliance with change control procedures.
Platform Administration & Support (ITIL L2/L3)
- Provide ongoing Level 2 and Level 3 support for the Power BI platform including incident problem change and service request management.
- Monitor system performance backups logs and conduct performance tuning.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and database teams to resolve cross-service issues and ensure platform resilience.
Development & Data Integration
- Design develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards reports and semantic data models.
- Build and optimize ETL pipelines using authorized tools (e.g. SQL Server KNIME Oracle Data Integrator Java).
- Write complex SQL queries for accurate data extraction transformation and loading (ETL) adhering to NATO data classification rules.
Security Accreditation & Documentation
- Support the security accreditation process with NCIA Security Authorities.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including Installation & Configuration Plans Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and architectural artefacts.
- Ensure all deliverables are stored in designated configuration management repositories (e.g. CMDB).
Knowledge Transfer & Training
- Develop and execute a Knowledge-Transfer Plan for NBAC staff.
- Conduct end-user training sessions (classroom and virtual) and create clear training materials.
- Provide ad-hoc technical mentoring to Power Users to enable self-service dashboard development.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

At least 5 years of proven recent and relevant experience as a consultant on large implementation projects of business application with a strong understanding of Power BI and DWH architecture components functionalities and Oracle and Microsoft Databases.
At least 5 years of proven knowledge and experience of installation configuring administering troubleshooting and maintaining Power BI Reports Server.
At least 5 years of proven working experience in MS SQL Server (2014 and higher) and or Oracle databases
Prior experience of working in Agile development methodologies.
Experience developing complex SQL queries and ETL.
Data Modelling and Design experience. Proficiency in designing normalized and denormalized data models star/snowflake schemas.
In depth knowledge and extensive experience with Power BI including data modelling DAX and dashboard design.
Proven work experience of Level 2 and Level 3 supportincluding incident problem change and service request fulfilmentusing ITIL processes and service-management tooling.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex data sets.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences in English.
Strong project management and organizational skills.