SQL Server Migration Consultant

SQL Server Migration Consultant Preludesys - 3.7 Garden Grove, CA Job Details Contract $35 - $60 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Stability testing Performance tuning Data migration Database backup and recovery Mid-level Windows SQL Improving database performance Azure Virtual Machines Windows Server administration Implementing cost-saving initiatives Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Cloud services Full Job Description Key Responsibilities Upgrade SQL Server instances (legacy → SQL Server 2022 → 2025) Upgrade Azure VMs to Windows Server 2022 or later Assess workloads and recommend migration to Azure PaaS (Managed Instance / Azure SQL DB) Execute migrations (backup/restore, side-by-side deployments) Perform migrations within defined downtime windows Validate performance and stability post-migration Advise on Azure sizing, cost optimization, and licensing (Hybrid Benefit, SA) Required Skills Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (upgrade & migration projects) Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance and/or Azure SQL Database Experience upgrading Windows Server environments (to 2022+) Strong knowledge of backup/restore, performance tuning, and HA/DR Nice to Have Experience with Azure Hybrid Benefit & SQL licensing optimization Prior experience reducing VM footprint via PaaS migration Strong stakeholder communication skills

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Contract Pay:

$35.00 - $60.00 per hour

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In person