<p><br></p><ul><li>Design and implement scalable data architectures using Azure services, especially Azure Data Factory</li><li>Build, deploy, and maintain data pipelines for structured and unstructured data</li><li>Lead the integration of Microsoft Fabric into enterprise data solutions</li><li>Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize AI/ML models and embed them into business processes</li><li>Ensure data governance, security, and best practices across the entire data lifecycle</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions</li></ul><p><br></p><p> Nice to Have</p><ul><li>Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect)</li><li>Experience with Power BI integration</li><li>Exposure to data mesh or data fabric concepts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and implement a cloud adoption roadmap, focusing on a seamless transition from on-premises infrastructure to a cloud environment. Lead cloud migration initiatives, including workload assessments, application modernization, and data migrations. Evaluate and recommend cloud service providers and technologies that align with business goals. Optimize and secure the O365 tenant, implementing best practices for governance, compliance, and operational efficiency. Enhance collaboration tools such as Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online to maximize user productivity. Implement best practices for identity and access management (IAM), including Azure AD, Conditional Access, and MFA. Ensure compliance with data retention, security, and regulatory requirements within the O365 ecosystem. Work closely with cybersecurity teams to harden cloud environments and ensure security best practices are followed. Develop and enforce policies for resource provisioning, cost management, access control, and data protection within cloud environments. Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing recommendations on cloud technologies and industry best practices. Work with application, networking, and security teams to design automated and scalable cloud solutions. Mentor and educate IT staff on cloud technologies, best practices, and operational efficiencies. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Proven experience with Microsoft Azure and strong expertise in Microsoft 365 administration and optimization. Hands-on experience in cloud migrations, including on-prem to cloud transitions and Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations (mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures). Strong understanding of identity consolidation and migration strategies (e.g., Azure AD tenant migrations, hybrid identity) Expertise in cloud networking, security, and identity management (IAM, RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, or similar). Strong knowledge of licensing, compliance, and data governance in M365. Hands-on experience with OneDrive & SharePoint content migrations (user file mapping, permissions transfer). Proven experience securing cloud environments through advanced security configurations, threat detection, and incident response strategies <br> <br> Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Cloud Platform Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect, or Google detail oriented Cloud Architect Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and migration projects. 5+ years managing collaboration tools such as Microsoft O365
<p>We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our team in Houston. In this role, you will design and optimize data pipeline architecture, ensuring the seamless integration and analysis of structured and unstructured data. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions that align with organizational objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric components, including Azure Data Factory, Lakehouse, Data Warehouses, and Dataflows.</p><p>• Implement solutions for extracting, integrating, and processing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.</p><p>• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver tailored solutions.</p><p>• Optimize and troubleshoot data pipelines to ensure high performance and reliability.</p><p>• Apply data governance and security best practices to maintain data integrity and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor and enhance data infrastructure to ensure scalability and availability.</p><p>• Stay informed on advancements in data engineering and Microsoft Fabric technologies to drive innovation.</p><p>• Manage the Data Platform roadmap, including capacity planning, future-proofing, and optimization.</p><p>• Address data quality issues by tracing lineage, implementing cleansing processes, and ensuring consistency.</p><p>• Coordinate with IT Operations and external vendors to resolve production issues and improve platform capabilities.</p>
<p>Overview Hands-</p><p>on IT leader with deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and enterprise infrastructure. Experienced in leading IT operations teams, balancing tactical execution with strong leadership and communication. Brings oil & gas industry context, ensuring reliable support across offices and remote field operations. </p><p>Core Technical Skills </p><p>• Microsoft Azure: VMs, storage, networking, hybrid cloud, AD Connect. </p><p>• Microsoft 365: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure AD. • Infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware/Hyper-V, SAN/NAS, backup & disaster recovery.</p><p> • Networking: LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, routers/switches, VoIP, field connectivity. </p><p>• Endpoint Management: Intune/SCCM, patching, imaging, inventory lifecycle. </p><p>• Cybersecurity: Identity & access, endpoint protection, incident response, compliance controls</p>
<p>Design and execute performance and load tests using LoadRunner and JMeter.</p><p>Analyze results to uncover bottlenecks, latency issues, and scalability limits.</p><p>Collaborate with developers, architects, and fellow Q/A engineers to define performance KPIs and test strategies.</p><p>Build and maintain realistic test environments and data sets.</p><p>Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.</p><p>Participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and production troubleshooting.</p><p>Stay current with performance testing trends, tools, and best practices.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Business Intelligence Director to lead data-driven strategies and insights for our organization. This is a Contract position based in Houston, Texas, where you will oversee the development and implementation of BI solutions to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and a proven ability to manage diverse analytics tools and methodologies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design and implementation of business intelligence solutions to support organizational goals.<br>• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.<br>• Oversee the integration and optimization of tools such as Atlassian Jira, BusinessObjects, and Cognos BI.<br>• Develop and maintain advanced data visualizations and dashboards to support decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define analytics requirements and deliver tailored solutions.<br>• Utilize Maps API and other technologies to enhance location-based data analysis.<br>• Conduct A/B testing to evaluate the effectiveness of business strategies and solutions.<br>• Provide ad hoc reporting to meet the dynamic needs of stakeholders.<br>• Foster a culture of analytics and data-driven decision-making across the organization.<br>• Ensure adherence to Agile Scrum methodologies in project execution.
