SQL Cloud Migration Consultant

Genesis10 is seeking a SQL Cloud Migration Consultant for a contract position with a mortgage loan corporation located in Plano, Texas or McLean, VA. This is a 5 month contract opportunity. This position is fully onsite.

Summary :

We are seeking a skilled and experienced MSSQL Database Administrator with proven expertise in cloud migration projects. The ideal candidate will manage, maintain, and optimize our Microsoft SQL Server environments, while also leading or supporting the migration of database workloads to cloud platforms (such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud). This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience with both on-premises and cloud-based database solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Microsoft SQL Server instances.
• Monitor database performance, tune queries, and optimize indexes.
• Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Always On, Log Shipping, Replication).
• Perform regular backups and restores; ensure data integrity and security.
• Manage users, roles, and permissions following best practices.
• Assess existing on-premises SQL Server environments and plan cloud migration strategies.
• Execute migrations to cloud platforms such as Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, or AWS RDS.
• Use migration tools such as Data Migration Assistant (DMA) or Azure Database Migration Service (DMS).
• Test and validate data integrity and application performance post-migration.
• Optimize cloud database resources for cost, performance, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or cloud-native tools.
• Monitor and automate alerts, reports, and maintenance jobs.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of database architecture, configurations, and migration processes.
• Provide technical support for application and development teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and service requests.

Requirements :

Preferred Skills :

Pay range : $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10 :