Data Operations Specilaist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Operations Specialist to augment our team on a 1-year contract. The Data Operations Specialist is a key technical resource responsible for implementing and operationalizing data solutions on Microsoft's Azure platform. The University is migrating from on-premise 2019 SQL Server to the Azure Data environment. This role must have hands-on expertise in Data Lakes, Azure Synapse Dedicated SQL Pool, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Pipelines, Security and Cost management. The Data Operations Specialist collaborates with data architects, data engineers, and other data professionals to deliver scalable, efficient, and robust data solutions that cater to the University's analytical and operational needs. This role needs strong hands-on experience and a strong understanding of Azure Administration, RBAC, and Security across all Azure services, including security, governance, and compliance. Advocate for strong security measures that protect the privacy and data of all users. This role should have subject matter expertise in implementing, managing, and monitoring the Microsoft Azure environment, and should have experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, The Azure portal, Azure Resource Management templates, and Microsoft Entra ID.

• Skills and Experience Needed Experience in the Azure cloud computing environment.
• Proven experience with Azure data services : Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake, Azure Dedicated SQL Pool, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Pipelines.
• Practical experience in deploying, managing, and operating Azure-based solutions.
• Experience in migrating to cloud-based projects.
• Experience in Azure DevOps CI / CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with other query languages.
• Familiarity with Azure security practices, including data encryption and access controls
• Advantageous to have certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage workloads. Team player with a collaborative approach.
• The ability to adapt to the rapid cloud landscape changes.

What You'll Be Doing

Job 69886