Power Platform Dataverse SA/DBA

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Power Platform Dataverse Solution Architect / Database Administrator (SA/DBA)

Location: Onsite - Huntsville, AL Clearance: Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain Employment Type: Full-Time

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is actively seeking a Power Platform Dataverse Solution Architect / Database Administrator (SA/DBA) to support our team onsite in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is critical to the administration, governance, security, and performance of Microsoft Power Platform and Dataverse environments supporting federal government programs.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, governance mindset, and collaborative communication skills, ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant Power Platform solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Power Platform Administration & Environment Management

• Administer and manage environments using the Microsoft Power Platform Admin Center, including environments, licensing, and security configurations.
• Create, monitor, and control Dataverse environments, ensuring proper configuration, data policies, and lifecycle management.
• Support and oversee Power Apps and Power Automate solutions that integrate with Dataverse to enable business processes and applications.
• Implement platform governance using tools such as the Center of Excellence (CoE) Starter Kit to manage resources, enforce standards, and support platform adoption.

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Design, configure, and manage Dataverse security roles to control user and team access.
• Define and enforce granular access controls at the table, record, and column levels to protect sensitive data.
• Develop and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to prevent unauthorized data sharing and integration with external services.
• Configure and monitor auditing and logging, regularly reviewing audit logs to ensure compliance with organizational and federal requirements.

Data Management & Integration

• Design and maintain robust Dataverse data models, including tables, relationships, business rules, and logic.
• Perform database maintenance activities including bulk data operations, performance optimization, and data retention policies.
• Integrate Dataverse with external systems using connectors, dataflows, and APIs.
• Manage data migrations, imports, and exports using tools such as Power Query.
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and governance, aligning with organizational and federal data-handling policies.

Collaboration & Support

• Troubleshoot platform issues related to performance, security, integrations, and data access.
• Partner with developers, citizen developers, business stakeholders, and IT teams to deliver aligned and scalable solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and best practices to support secure and effective platform usage.

Required Qualifications

Technical & Professional Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft Power Platform and Dataverse.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Microsoft Power Platform Admin Center
  • Dataverse environment and data management
  • Power Apps and Power Automate
  • Power Platform governance and CoE practices
• Experience with:
  • Security role design and access control in Dataverse
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
  • Auditing and compliance monitoring
  • Data modeling, integrations, and migrations

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• High level of attention to detail, particularly related to data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn in a rapidly evolving technology environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).