Power Platform Administrator | Remote

Seneca Resources; Irondale (AL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is actively seeking an experienced Power Platform Administrator to own and mature our enterprise Power Platform environment from a governance and security perspective. You will partner with Architecture, Security, QA, and Delivery teams to build a scalable, developer-friendly platform for professional and citizen developers to deliver impactful business solutions.

You will champion governance, ALM, and lifecycle management across Development, Test, UAT, and Production while

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience administering Microsoft Power Platform in an enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Platform Admin Center, and Managed Environments.
• Proven experience implementing enterprise Power Platform governance frameworks and supporting a Center of Excellence (CoE).
• Strong understanding of Environment Management, Security Models, DLP Policies, Connector Governance, Licensing and Capacity Management.
• Experience implementing and supporting ALM best practices and deployment automation.
• Hands-on experience with Power Platform administration tools, reporting, monitoring, and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, authentication, service principals, and identity management.
• Experience supporting production environments, troubleshooting platform issues, and managing operational risk.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise Microsoft Power Platform environments, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Managed Environments.
• Manage environment provisioning, configuration, security roles, access controls, service accounts, and platform lifecycle management.
• Monitor platform health, licensing, capacity, utilization, and performance to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Establish operational monitoring, incident management processes, and administrative runbooks.
• Automate administrative tasks and reporting using PowerShell, Power Platform administration tools, and supported automation capabilities.
• Troubleshoot platform issues and coordinate resolution across technical teams.
• Develop and enforce enterprise Power Platform governance standards and operating procedures.
• Design and manage environment strategies across Development, Test, UAT, and Production.
• Implement and maintain DLP policies, connector governance, security controls, and compliance standards.
• Lead Power Platform ALM practices, including: Managed Solutions, Deployment Pipelines, Environment Variables, Connection References, Source Control Integration.
• Establish secure, repeatable, and auditable deployment processes.
• Evaluate Microsoft Power Platform releases and new features, providing recommendations on adoption and platform standards.
• Support the growth and maturity of the Power Platform Center of Excellence.
• Create governance documentation, development standards, reusable templates, and self-service resources.
• Provide guidance to developers, citizen developers, and business stakeholders on platform best practices.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, office hours, and enablement initiatives that drive adoption.
• Develop reporting and KPIs related to platform adoption, governance compliance, utilization, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administration, improve governance, and enhance the developer experience.

Skills

Power Platform admin

Governance

ALM

Security models

Incident management

Communication

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Power Platform Admin Center

Managed Environments

PowerShell

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

Position Title: Power Platform Administrator (CoE & Governance)

Location: Remote

Position Status: Direct Hire

About The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Power Platform Administrator to own and enhance our enterprise Microsoft Power Platform environment. This is a highly visible role where you'll drive platform governance, administration, security, and operational excellence while helping mature a growing Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE). You'll partner closely with Architecture, Security, QA, and Delivery teams to create a secure, scalable, and developer-friendly platform that empowers both professional and citizen developers to build impactful business solutions.

What You'll Do

Platform Administration & Operations

• Administer and support enterprise Microsoft Power Platform environments, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Managed Environments
• Manage environment provisioning, configuration, security roles, access controls, service accounts, and platform lifecycle management
• Monitor platform health, licensing, capacity, utilization, and performance to ensure reliability and scalability
• Establish operational monitoring, incident management processes, and administrative runbooks
• Automate administrative tasks and reporting using PowerShell, Power Platform administration tools, and supported automation capabilities
• Troubleshoot platform issues and coordinate resolution across technical teams

Governance & Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

• Develop and enforce enterprise Power Platform governance standards and operating procedures
• Design and manage environment strategies across Development, Test, UAT, and Production
• Implement and maintain Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, connector governance, security controls, and compliance standards
• Lead Power Platform Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices, including: Managed Solutions, Deployment Pipelines, Environment Variables, Connection References, Source Control Integration
• Establish secure, repeatable, and auditable deployment processes
• Evaluate Microsoft Power Platform releases and new features, providing recommendations on adoption and platform standards

Center of Excellence (CoE) Enablement

• Support the growth and maturity of the Power Platform Center of Excellence
• Create governance documentation, development standards, reusable templates, and self-service resources
• Provide guidance to developers, citizen developers, and business stakeholders on platform best practices
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, office hours, and enablement initiatives that drive adoption
• Develop reporting and KPIs related to platform adoption, governance compliance, utilization, and operational effectiveness
• Identify opportunities to streamline administration, improve governance, and enhance the developer experience

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience administering Microsoft Power Platform in an enterprise environment
• Deep expertise with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Platform Admin Center, and Managed Environments
• Proven experience implementing enterprise Power Platform governance frameworks and supporting a Center of Excellence (CoE)
• Strong understanding of: Environment Management, Security Models, DLP Policies, Connector Governance, Licensing and Capacity Management
• Experience implementing and supporting ALM best practices and deployment automation
• Hands‑on experience with Power Platform administration tools, reporting, monitoring, and PowerShell
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, authentication, service principals, and identity management
• Experience supporting production environments, troubleshooting platform issues, and managing operational risk
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and source control best practices
• Experience supporting Dynamics 365 or ERP‑integrated Power Platform solutions
• Knowledge of Agile and SAFe delivery methodologies
• Experience supporting citizen developer communities, governance programs, or Communities of Practice

Microsoft Certifications (preferred) Such As

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact. When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.