Genesis10 · 1 day ago
SQL Cloud Migration Consultant
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$55/hr - $60/hr
10+ years expGenesis10 is seeking a SQL Cloud Migration Consultant for a contract position with a mortgage loan corporation. The ideal candidate will manage and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments while leading the migration of database workloads to cloud platforms.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience as a MMSSQL Server DBA
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Proven experience in database migrations from on-premises to cloud
Strong knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning
Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting
Experience with cloud-native database monitoring and management tools
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus
Preferred
Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform)
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
Experience with other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) is a plus
Benefits
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
Company
Genesis10
Information Technology and Services
1001-5000 employees
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