SQL Architect - Contract

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At Burwood Group, we’re more than a technology consulting firm, we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who help organizations turn technology into meaningful business outcomes. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, we’ve grown into a nationwide team of experts committed to making a real difference. Our purpose starts with Customer Focus. We put our clients at the center of everything we do - listening, understanding their challenges, and delivering solutions that drive impact.

We believe in ownership, collaboration, and growth. Our people aren’t just employees; they are innovators shaping the future of our clients’ success. At Burwood, you’ll work alongside talented professionals, tackle exciting challenges, and develop skills that elevate your career. If you’re ready to make an impact, learn continuously, and grow within a culture that values your unique strengths, Burwood Group is the place for you.

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.

• 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.

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.