Sr. Azure Architect Microsoft Fabric Implementation

Job Title: Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer - Microsoft Fabric Implementation

Job Type: Contract

Contract Duration: Approximately 2-3 months

Worksite Location: Fully Remote

Compensation: $75.00 - $100.00 / hour, based on experience and credentials

Vaco is seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer to assist with the implementation of Microsoft Fabric for our client, a healthcare organization handling PHI data. This consulting project will be a full remote opportunity with an anticipated duration of 2-3 months, with potential for extension beyond. Candidates must also be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States, as our client is unable to sponsor at this time.

Project Overview
Our client initially built their data warehouse in AWS using Redshift, but performance challenges led them to migrate to Azure. However, their implementation using Synapse Analytics has resulted in performance issues and cost inefficiencies. After evaluating next-generation solutions, they have decided to implement Microsoft Fabric, a Spark-based platform, as a net-new solution. The Client has an Azure Data Architect / Fabric SME that is running point, and looking for a hands-on Sr. Azure Infrastructure Engineer to help in determining the best area of the network to deploy the Fabric Capacity and secure it, etc.

Additional Job Scope for the Azure Infrastructure Engineer with Microsoft Fabric implementation experience includes:

1. Determine the best are of the network to deploy the Fabric Capacity and secure it.
2. Understand Entra ID Conditional Access Policies and can plan and configure the access groups to be able to access Fabric resources as we discussed as option 2 in our meeting last week.
3. Be able to have visibility into the USAP Azure cloud and On-prem network setup and configuration and be able to make changes to support the Fabric deployment.
4. Be able to deploy the necessary services in azure and on prem to support Fabric's ability to gain access to Azure cloud and On-prem data sources. Items such as:
5. Fabric on prem data gateway
6. Fabric virtual network data gateway
7. Private endpoint connections between fabric workspaces that contain data objects and source data systems such as the EDW and other Databases and Storage accounts that hold data that will be pull into the Fabric data platform.

Candidates must have some experience implementing Fabric, being tied to Infrastructure/Networking/Security.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensuring seamless integration with SQL Server while addressing performance and security considerations.
• Implementing certificate-based authentication to securely connect to the end client.
• Defining and enforcing access policies to maintain compliance and data protection.
• Minimizing the need for interaction with the client's data team by driving progress autonomously.
• Facilitating data access via public access to eliminate the need for VPN connections and end points.
• Facilitating Power BI integrations for data reporting and analysis.
• Ensuring the initial implementation is completed within approximately two months, as this project is sponsored by the CEO.

Required Qualifications

• Experience implementing Microsoft Fabric in an enterprise environment.
• Expertise in Azure Infrastructure, Networking, and Security.
• Strong knowledge of PHI data protection, compliance, and security protocols.
• Experience with certificate-based authentication and access policy management.

Ability to operate independently, driving the project forward with minimal oversight.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead a mission-critical implementation for a healthcare organization. If you have the expertise to successfully execute this project, we'd love to hear from you!

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.