Data Platform Administrator (Cloud Admin)

Job Description LeverageTek is actively seeking a Data Platform Administrator (Cloud Admin) for a 2-year term position with its Ottawa-based customer. Work Location Hybrid Ottawa - 2x week onsite Clearance Eligible for Enhanced Reliability Key Tasks Data & Analytics Platform Administrator will administer, monitor, and maintain the organization's data platform and its underlying cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, compliance, and cost efficiency. The administrator manages Microsoft Fabric tenant settings, capacities, and workspace configurations while enforcing governance policies and security controls.

They administer Power BI at the tenant level, including workspace governance, gateway management, capacity monitoring, row-level and object-level security, content sharing policies, and usage analytics reporting. The administrator performs database administration tasks including backup/restore operations, index maintenance, query performance tuning, RBAC permissions management, health monitoring, and high availability/disaster recovery procedures. They administer Azure data platform resources including Azure VMs with SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instances, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, and Azure Integration Services components (Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid).

The administrator configures and manages Microsoft Purview accounts, data governance policies, classification rules, sensitivity labels, data scanning processes, and data catalog features across the organization's data estate. They maintain comprehensive documentation including runbooks, standard operating procedures, and architecture diagrams, manage platform-related work items and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, and collaborate with the analytics team, integration developers, and stakeholders to ensure platform reliability and alignment with organizational governance standards. Key Qualifications Hands-on experience with tenant/workspace management, Lakehouses, data pipelines, governance, security, and DAX troubleshooting in Microsoft Fabric & Power BI.

Skilled in data governance, classification, scanning, cataloging, and lineage using Microsoft Purview to ensure compliance and data quality. DBA skills with cloud focus, supporting databases, performance monitoring, and platform integration in Azure. Qualifications SQL Server (advanced SQL, T-SQL, stored procedures, performance tuning, backup/restore, RBAC) SSIS, SSRS, SSMS Azure SQL (Managed Instances, Azure SQL Database) Azure Data Resources Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid/Hubs) PowerShell scripting for automation and administration Infrastructure as code (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform) Version control (Git) and Azure DevOps CI/CD Monitoring and alerting (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) Cloud data platform administration and governance Business intelligence platform administration and reporting Database administration (installation, configuration, maintenance, performance tuning, high availability) Data governance, classification, and compliance frameworks Cloud infrastructure management and cost optimization Integration services and data pipeline administration Identity and access management, security best practices Infrastructure as code and automated provisioning CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures College diploma or certificate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field AND several years of experience in Cloud systems design, implementation, management and support Salary: $94580.00 - $111320.00 CAD Per Year This is an existing position vacancy

About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes. Don't let our name fool you.

Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management. LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request LeverageTek's specialized recruiting professionals use their expertise and our proprietary AI to accelerate connections between top talent and leading companies, while ensuring all screening and hiring decisions remain with our expert human team