SQL Architect - Contract

Burwood Group, Inc

SQL Architect - Contract

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Summary

    Type: W2 Contract

    Project Duration: up to 30 hours

    Start Date: 4/14/2026

    Houtly: up to $75/hr.

    This is a U.S.-based remote position and is open to U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders. This position is not open to 3rd party representation.

    We are seeking a highly experienced SQL Architect to support a short-term consulting engagement. This project involves partnering with our consulting firm team members and our client, who is a local government entity, to evaluate and provide guidance on enterprise-level database resilience strategies.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Participate in scheduled meetings and serve as a subject matter expert on SQL Server architecture, enterprise backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning.
    • Assess the current database infrastructure and use of Rubrik for backup and restore. Provide training on best practices and hands-on labs using Rubrik.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to answer technical questions and provide strategic insight.
    • Deliver actionable recommendations that the project team can operationalize.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Deep expertise in SQL Server architecture, including high availability, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (e.g., Always On, clustering, replication)
    • Proven hands-on experience with Rubrik for enterprise backup, restore, and data protection, including the ability to guide and train teams.
    • Strong ability to assess existing environments and deliver actionable, strategic recommendations while effectively communicating with both technical and business stakeholders.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver structured training sessions and hands-on labs to upskill teams on best practices and tools.

    Additional Information

    Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

    We are not intended to be the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age.

    Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.

  • Compensation
    $60-$60