Power Platform Architect

PPT Solutions is seeking a Power Platform Architect on site in Huntsville, Alabama.

Responsibilities for the Power Platform Architect:

The Power Platform Architect is critical to the administration, governance, security, and performance of Microsoft Power Platform 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.

• Administer and manage environments using the Microsoft Power Platform Admin Center, including environments, licensing, and security configurations.
• Create, monitor, and control the power platform 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the Power Platform Architect:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft Power Platform
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

• 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
  • 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.
  • Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
  • Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
  • Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the Power Platform Architect:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience or a High School diploma and 8 years of experience