Data Engineer – Microsoft Fabric Administration

About the role

We are looking for a Data Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric to manage and optimise our enterprise‑scale data platform. You will ensure secure, compliant, and high‑performing data operations across multiple subsidiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Configure and manage user access in Fabric using RBAC and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Maintain workspaces, datasets, and reports, applying consistent naming conventions.
• Implement security policies, data sensitivity labels, and encryption settings to meet GDPR, SOC 2 and internal compliance.
• Monitor Fabric capacity units, optimise performance, and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Develop PowerShell scripts and use Fabric Admin APIs to automate administration and reporting.
• Document workspace configurations, access policies, and processes.
• Provide technical support and training to end‑users and collaborate with IT, data governance and business teams.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of IT administration experience, with at least 2 years focused on Microsoft Fabric or Azure‑based data platforms.
• Hands‑on experience managing workspaces, user access and tenant settings in Fabric.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or related field.
• Preferred certifications: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP‑600) or Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS‑102).

Required skills

• Microsoft Fabric administration (workspace setup, Entra ID integration, capacity management).
• Azure identity and access management (Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC).
• PowerShell scripting and Fabric Admin APIs for automation.
• Microsoft 365 security and compliance tools, including Microsoft Purview.
• Understanding of data lakes, lakehouses and governance frameworks.