Microsoft SQL Consultant and Support

We’re a managed service provider (MSP) looking to build a relationship with a reliable Microsoft SQL Server expert for occasional, scheduled assistance. This is not a full-time role—most work is planned in advance and brought in as needed.

What we need help with:

SQL Server upgrades (version upgrades, in-place vs. side-by-side guidance)

Backup/restore strategy and validation (including test restores)

General consulting & best practices (configuration, maintenance plans, DB health)

Performance troubleshooting when needed (indexing, query tuning, waits, tempdb, etc.)

Basic security/hardening guidance (permissions, least privilege, patching approach)

Documentation of recommendations and changes made

Environment (typical):

Microsoft SQL Server (on-prem and/or hosted Windows Server environments)

Supporting SMB clients with line-of-business applications

Remote work with scheduled maintenance windows

What we’re looking for:

Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server administration

Comfortable advising an MSP team and client stakeholders

Ability to provide clear, written recommendations and a simple runbook when applicable

Responsive communication and reliability for scheduled work

Bonus: Experience with HA/DR (Always On, clustering, log shipping), SQL licensing considerations, and monitoring tools

Engagement details:

As-needed hours (typically light volume)

Work is almost always scheduled (rare emergency help)

Remote; we’ll coordinate access and maintenance windows