Cloud Engineer / SME Azure
Role summary
Highspring is seeking a MicroStrategy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead an enterprise MicroStrategy platform migration from on-premises to Microsoft Azure. This role involves assessing the current architecture, designing and implementing a scalable cloud-ready solution leveraging Azure services (SQL Database, Synapse, Data Lake, AD), and ensuring successful migration of all components. Responsibilities include configuring MicroStrategy, implementing HA/DR and performance optimizations, administering the environment, automating deployments with Azure DevOps, integrating with Cloudera Data Platform on Azure, and providing expert guidance and documentation. The role requires extensive experience with MicroStrategy, cloud migration, and Azure services.
MicroStrategy Subject Matter Expert (SME) - On‑Prem to Azure Cloud Migration
About Highspring
Highspring is a global consulting and professional services firm specializing in business transformation, technology enablement, and data‑driven solutions. We partner with leading organizations to design, implement, and optimize enterprise platforms that support modern analytics, cloud adoption, and scalable digital ecosystems. Highspring consultants work on complex, high‑impact initiatives while collaborating closely with client stakeholders and internal delivery teams.
The Opportunity
Highspring is supporting a strategic initiative to migrate an enterprise MicroStrategy platform from on‑premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. We are seeking a
MicroStrategy Subject Matter Expert (SME)
to play a key leadership role in this transformation. This role combines deep technical expertise with architectural design, cloud migration execution, and advisory responsibilities across analytics, data platforms, and cloud services.
What You'll Do
Migration Leadership
- Lead the end‑to‑end migration of a MicroStrategy environment from on‑premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure.
- Assess the existing MicroStrategy architecture, including Intelligence Server, Web Server, Mobile Server, Library, and metadata repositories.
- Design and implement a scalable, cloud‑ready MicroStrategy architecture aligned with enterprise standards.
- Ensure successful migration of metadata, reports, dashboards, and security configurations.
Architecture & Implementation
- Design Azure‑based analytics architecture leveraging services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Active Directory.
- Configure and optimize MicroStrategy Intelligence Server, Web, Mobile, and Library components in the cloud.
- Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization strategies within Azure.
Administration & Operations
- Administer MicroStrategy servers, clusters, and repositories in an Azure environment.
- Define and enforce governance, role‑based access controls, and metadata management best practices.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and auditing using MicroStrategy Enterprise Manager, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics.
Integration & Automation
- Develop automated deployment and operational workflows using MicroStrategy Command Manager, System Manager, and Azure DevOps.
- Enable REST API and SDK‑based integrations to support custom extensions and enterprise system connectivity.
- Support seamless integration with enterprise platforms and services.
Cloudera on Azure
- Deploy and manage Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) through the Azure Marketplace.
- Integrate MicroStrategy with Cloudera for advanced analytics, data engineering, and machine learning use cases.
- Optimize data pipelines between Cloudera, Azure Data Lake, and MicroStrategy to support high‑performance BI workloads.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Act as a trusted SME, providing guidance and best practices to technical and business stakeholders.
- Lead workshops and knowledge‑sharing sessions on MicroStrategy and cloud analytics.
- Produce clear documentation covering migration strategy, architecture decisions, and operational runbooks.
What You Bring to the Table
- Extensive experience designing, administering, and supporting enterprise BI platforms.
- Strong hands‑on leadership in cloud migration initiatives.
- The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- A structured, detail‑oriented approach to architecture, governance, and operational excellence.
Core Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience with MicroStrategy architecture, administration, and development.
- Proven experience migrating MicroStrategy from on‑premises environments to Microsoft Azure.
- Strong expertise with Azure services, including Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, Blob Storage, Azure Active Directory, networking, and monitoring.
- In‑depth knowledge of MicroStrategy components such as Intelligence Server, Web, Library, Developer, Workstation, and Mobile.
- Hands‑on experience with MicroStrategy Enterprise Manager, Command Manager, and System Manager.
- Experience deploying and managing Cloudera Data Platform on Azure.
- Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization skills in both on‑prem and cloud environments.
Our Stack
- MicroStrategy (Intelligence Server, Web, Library, Mobile, Workstation)
- Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, Blob Storage, Azure AD)
- Cloudera Data Platform (Azure Marketplace)
- Azure DevOps, REST APIs, Enterprise Monitoring & Logging Tools
Why Join Highspring
- Work on complex, enterprise‑scale cloud and analytics transformations.
- Collaborate with experienced consultants and technology leaders.
- Engage in impactful projects that blend architecture, cloud, and advanced analytics.
- Benefit from a flexible, hybrid or remote work environment.
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Expert MicroStrategy (SME) - Migration On‑Prem vers Azure Cloud
À propos de Highspring
Highspring est un cabinet international de conseil et de services professionnels spécialisé dans la transformation des entreprises, l'activation technologique et les solutions axées sur les données. Nous accompagnons des organisations de premier plan dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et l'optimisation de plateformes d'entreprise modernes, soutenant l'analytique avancée, l'adoption du cloud et des écosystèmes numériques évolutifs.
L'opportunité
Highspring accompagne une initiative stratégique de migration d'une plateforme MicroStrategy d'entreprise vers Microsoft Azure. Nous recherchons un
expert MicroStrategy (SME)
pour jouer un rôle clé dans cette transformation. Le poste combine expertise technique approfondie, conception d'architectures cloud, exécution de migrations et rôle de conseil auprès des équipes analytiques et data.
Vos responsabilités
Migration
- Piloter la migration de bout en bout d'un environnement MicroStrategy on‑premises vers Microsoft Azure.
- Évaluer l'architecture existante (Intelligence Server, Web Server, Mobile Server, Library, référentiels de métadonnées).
- Concevoir une architecture MicroStrategy évolutive et adaptée au cloud.
- Assurer la migration des métadonnées, rapports, tableaux de bord et paramètres de sécurité.
Architecture et implémentation
- Concevoir une architecture analytique sur Azure en s'appuyant sur Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Blob Storage et Azure Active Directory.
- Configurer et optimiser les composants MicroStrategy dans le cloud.
- Mettre en place des stratégies de haute disponibilité, de reprise après sinistre et d'optimisation des performances.
Administration et opérations
- Administrer les serveurs, clusters et référentiels MicroStrategy dans Azure.
- Définir et appliquer les bonnes pratiques de gouvernance, de gestion des accès et des métadonnées.
- Mettre en œuvre la surveillance et l'audit via Enterprise Manager, Azure Monitor et Log Analytics.
Intégration et automatisation
- Développer des processus automatisés de déploiement et d'exploitation à l'aide de Command Manager, System Manager et Azure DevOps.
- Activer les intégrations via REST API et SDK pour des extensions personnalisées.
- Assurer l'intégration avec les outils et plateformes d'entreprise.
Cloudera sur Azure
- Déployer et administrer Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) via Azure Marketplace.
- Intégrer MicroStrategy avec Cloudera pour l'ingénierie de données, l'analytique avancée et le machine learning.
- Optimiser les flux de données entre Cloudera, Azure Data Lake et MicroStrategy.
Collaboration et leadership
- Agir en tant qu'expert de référence auprès des équipes techniques et métiers.
- Animer des ateliers et sessions de montée en compétences.
- Documenter les stratégies de migration, décisions d'architecture et procédures opérationnelles.
Ce que vous apportez
- Solide expérience des plateformes BI d'entreprise.
- Leadership technique dans des projets de migration cloud.
- Excellentes capacités de communication et de documentation.
- Rigueur, autonomie et orientation résultats.
Compétences clés requises
- 5+ ans d'expérience en architecture, administration et développement MicroStrategy.
- Expérience confirmée de migration MicroStrategy vers Microsoft Azure.
- Maîtrise des services Azure : Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, Blob Storage, Azure AD.
- Connaissance approfondie des composants MicroStrategy.
- Expérience avec Enterprise Manager, Command Manager et System Manager.
- Expérience avec Cloudera Data Platform sur Azure.
- Solides compétences en dépannage, optimisation et performance.
Notre environnement technologique
- MicroStrategy
- Microsoft Azure
- Cloudera Data Platform
- Azure DevOps, APIs REST, outils de monitoring
Pourquoi rejoindre Highspring
- Intervenir sur des projets analytiques et cloud à forte valeur ajoutée.
- Travailler au sein d'équipes expertes et collaboratives.
- Contribuer à des transformations technologiques d'envergure.
- Bénéficier d'un mode de travail hybride ou à distance.