Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
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Nasif M.
Last position:
Solution Architect at SAP
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Scope:
- Operation and configuration of the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, including network, storage, and security design.
- Implementation of centralized observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, alerting).
- Development of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and automation frameworks.
- Training and enablement of operations and development teams.
Result: Accelerated service delivery, transparent operational metrics, and sustainable knowledge transfer.
Tamer D.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager / Senior IT Consultant at IT.Niedersachsen – Central Police Directorate (ZPD)
MOVE-ZPD – Strategic Infrastructure Project | Total Program Budget 48 Mio. € | Data Center Migration Hannover → Hamburg
Responsibility for a central subproject for migrating business-critical specialist applications to a highly available data center architecture.
- Management of a central subproject for migrating business-critical specialist applications to a highly available data center architecture.
- Independent management of around 30 of approximately 100 business-critical specialist applications, including Exchange (approx. 30'000 users), LDAP, DNS and cross-state applications.
- Management of project structure, milestones, dependencies, risks and escalations, as well as coordination of the required business and technical stakeholders.
- End-to-end coordination of the managed migrations, from planning and structuring through environment provision, testing and acceptance to production deployment and go-live.
- Stakeholder management between business units, Product Owners, data center operations, program organization and external service providers.
- Development and implementation of a standardized server request and change process to speed up VM provisioning and reduce manual coordination.
- Management reporting as well as preparation and moderation of steering and decision-making bodies and workshops.
Technologies & Tools: MS Project, MS Teams, SharePoint, Oracle APEX, CA Automation Manager, Visio, MindManager
Markus B.
Last position:
Developer / DevOps, Consulting at A state authority in Baden-Württemberg / FSAS Technologies GmbH
Oracle Project Management and Automation
As part of the project, the operation of an Oracle infrastructure was automated through the development and enhancement of Puppet modules and the migration of existing Bash scripts to a standardized configuration management solution.
The project aimed to standardize and automate administrative processes, improve the maintainability of the Oracle platform, and increase the efficiency and traceability of infrastructure management through the use of Infrastructure as Code.
- Analyzed and migrated existing Bash shell scripts to a Puppet-based automation solution
- Developed and enhanced Puppet modules for Oracle environments
- Automated installation, configuration, and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code
- Standardized and optimized configuration management for Oracle systems
- Created and maintained technical and operational documentation
- Planned, coordinated, and provided technical support for project implementation
- Operated and automated Oracle systems on x86-based Linux server platforms
- Tested and ensured the quality of the developed Puppet modules
- Analyzed and resolved technical issues related to automation and migration
- Worked closely with business units and infrastructure teams to implement automation requirements
Technologies used: Puppet 7/8, SLES 15, Oracle 19, Oracle Grid, SVN, Windows Server, Confluence, VS Code, Ruby, Bash, Pass
Kai-Uwe P.
Last position:
Technical Project Management at CHG Meridian AG
- CHG Meridian AG is a financial company focused on leasing in the areas of IT technology, logistics and medical technology and is regulated by BaFin. One part of the company is Return to Remarketing, where devices delivered to the technology center (notebooks, smartphones, tablets, etc.) are prepared for resale. The project I supported was responsible for enabling damage assessment of returned lease devices, documenting them visually in the form of pictures, enabling invoicing for the customer, and making the pictures available via the in-house customer platform. This was achieved through a combination of in-house development within the internal development department and the use of SaaS products. The second project was the transition of SaaS tendering software, purchased by the business unit, into the operations of the CHG IT department. Evaluation of security questions in relation to BaFin requirements, development of an authorization concept, implementation of single sign-on, documentation of the application in the CHG systems (CMDB, iKnow, etc.) and handover into operations.
Used technologies and methods: NIS2, DORA, agile software development, Scrum, Kanban, ServiceNow, SaaS, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Active Directory, Entra ID, CMDB, incident management, change management, request management, service level agreement
Matthias W.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Business Intelligence (Self-employed) at mw-consult.it
Data Engineering
Business Analyst
Consulting
2025 – present
Data Engineer & Architect
- Azure Data Factory
- Azure Databricks (PySpark)
- PowerBI Service
Lead developer for the further development of the Modern Data Warehouse, as well as Power BI reports and data models based on the ERP systems Amparex and EyeOffice. Focus on topics for the marketing department with data connection via API to Amplitude and Klaviyo with Python
- 2024 – present
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL)
- SSAS Tabular
- PowerBI Report Server
- Atlassian Jira & migration to Azure DevOps with GIT (KANBAN)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on Infor LN ERP data after migration from Baan, including the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server for further development of the Data Warehouse
Consulting for controlling on the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
- 2025 – 06.2025
Data Engineer & Architect
- PowerBI Dataflows
- PowerBI Service
Cloud migration of the Data Warehouse, as well as Power BI reports and data models from Microsoft Dynamics BC 2021 to Microsoft Dynamics BC Cloud, including migration of the underlying data structures from Microsoft SQL Server to Power BI Dataflows
- 2022 – 06.2024 (ongoing support for data engineers)
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- SSAS Tabular
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of analytical models based on Microsoft Dynamics BC 2021 in combination with data from the company's own MariaDB database, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse. Merging of the ERP systems BC 2021 and DATEV in the Data Warehouse
Consulting for business users on the specification of business requirements and coaching of developers for the development of reporting solutions
- 2022 – 08.2023
Business Analyst & Interim Manager
- PowerBI Service
- Azure Databricks (PySpark)
- Atlassian Jira (SCRUM)
Project management for reporting solution requirements, as well as development of Power BI reports and data models with data from Azure Databricks based on SAP R/3, Google Analytics, webshop and CRM with a business focus on customer, sales and marketing
- 2022 – 05.2022
Power BI Specialist
- PowerBI Service
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on data from Exasol with a business focus on assortment management in purchasing
- 2021 – present (ongoing support for existing customers)
Power BI Specialist & Data Engineer
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- PowerBI Service
- Azure DevOps with GIT (KANBAN)
- Azure Functions (Python)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on abas ERP data, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse.
Synchronization of customer data for Pipedrive CRM via Azure Functions with Python.
Consulting for controlling and management on agile project management, the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
- 2021 – present (ongoing support for existing customers)
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- SSAS Tabular
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of analytical models based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 FO, CS & CRM in combination with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse
Concept for the migration of the SQL Server-based Data Warehouse to Microsoft Fabric with planned future implementation and temporary use of a hybrid data architecture for the introduction of Power BI Service during the migration phase
Consulting for business users on the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
Diego E.
Last position:
RPG Software Developer from RPG III to Free Format
- Development of software and system support for RPG development.
- Development, optimization and maintenance of programs in RPG (RPG II to ILE Free Format).
- Performing integration tasks, data management as well as applying and managing system updates.
- User support and training to ensure smooth system operation.
Oliver K.
Last position:
Azure Cloud Engineer at DVAG-Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG
Financial services provider, >10,000 employees
- Entra ID: App Registrations, Hybrid Identities, group and permission concepts, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, and PIM.
- Azure IaaS/PaaS, Networking, Security, Governance, Monitoring, and automation with Bicep and PowerShell.
- Consulting and technical support for internal cloud projects.
Hasan A.
Last position:
Service Manager Infrastructure (Interim) and Worldwide Program Manager at Self-employed / Cloud4IT GmbH
Implementation of Rittal MDC’s hybrid data center (on-premises, Azure and local)
Implementation of backup solution (Azure, Azure local, M365 and Entra ID) with Rubrik
Application migration and optimization
Client management (Intune) with Microsoft 365, Office 365 (Exchange Online, OneDrive, MS Teams, SharePoint Online)
WAN migration and network optimization including Cisco Umbrella, network segmentation and microsegmentation in IT and OT areas
Implementation of comprehensive WLAN
Active Directory, Azure AD and Azure tiering model
Security optimization (NIST, SoSafe, BitSight, SecureScoreCard)
IT Service Management implementation (ITIL, workflows, ticket system, SIEM and SOC monitoring)
Strategy consulting and reporting to CIO
Tendering and selection of service providers for various managed services
Maintaining operations for IT infrastructure security topics
Creation, updating and monitoring of project plan/progress, business case and PMO
Planning and managing work packages, costs, resources, risks, quality, communication and configuration management
Stakeholder analysis, HR and procurement management
Holistic view of data security and privacy (IT baseline protection, GDPR)
Monitoring, reporting and compliance with project management processes and standards
Review and adjustment of IT service contracts based on customer requirements
Management of new and existing IT service providers
Solution design / requirements management
Christoph M.
Last position:
Self-employed IT Consultant at Christoph Mehren IT Consulting
- Consulting for clients in Windows 11 migration, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune/Autopilot, MECM), Microsoft 365
- Focus areas: Workplace modernization, client deployment, software lifecycle management
George O.
Last position:
IT Senior Consultant at Data Group
- IT Senior Consultant (bank infrastructure, Active Directory, Azure, security, PKI)
- Planning, design, and implementation of cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure / M365
- Teams, M365, and cloud services
- Vulnerabilities, threats, attacks
- Security analysis, security policy, security architecture
- Conducting meetings and presentations at various management levels
- Organizing and leading team meetings to improve internal communication
- Tools: PowerShell, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, scripting
Mark S.
Last position:
Administration / Operations / Configuration / Control / Coordination at HZD
- Administration / configuration / operation / provision / troubleshooting of Windows Server systems (2012 - 2025) in a multi-domain infrastructure according to tiering level
- Operation of Windows systems (VMware, Hyper-V and physical)
- Automated installation and patch management via MECM / WSUS
- Creation of server hardening / operating system hardening according to BSI
- Administration / configuration / operation of Active Directory (AD)
- Administration / configuration / maintenance of GPOs / GPPs / DNS / DHCP
- Administration of cluster systems
- Support in the patch management process
- Support in the backup process
- Support with PKI deployment
- Granting, changing and revoking access permissions and access groups, control and documentation
- Control/coordination between business departments and different service providers
- Change management – review, evaluation and control of change requests
- Implementation of change requests
- Performance analysis to optimize operating systems
- Responsibility for resolving incidents and internal service requests
- Second- and third-level support
- Creation of documentation, operating manuals and presentations
- Working according to ITIL
Markus B.
Last position:
Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess
- Project: ESU Windows and SQL Server Consolidation / Configuration Management in ServiceNow
- Prepared an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
- Prepared an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
- Conducted requirements analyses for SQL and server migrations
- Coordinated requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
- Facilitated regular status meetings (Jour Fixe)
- Developed roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
- Set up test scenarios
- Facilitated workshops for the rollout of a global admin team
- Designed data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
- Led workshops for the CMDB data model
- Developed solution models for the CMDB
- Created end-to-end configuration documentation and work instructions for the CMDB
- Prepared reports for license management
- Defined KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
- Created a service catalog
- Facilitated workshops to define service requests
- Acted as interface between requirements analysis and the ServiceNow development team
- Systems used: Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365/2010, Windows Server 20xx, SQL Server 20xx, SharePoint, Azure Cloud, Hyper-V, ServiceNow, various tools
Tobias W.
Last position:
External Contractor at Government Agency
- Project support for VMware/Active Directory
- Operational support for administration, process execution
- Creation and review of documentation
- Active Directory, Powershell, VMware VSphere 7, Confluence, Jira
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 GUI/Core
- Concept and rollout of Windows Update Services (approx. 500 client/server systems) and takeover of a central WSUS gateway company-wide
- Takeover and redesign KMS/RDS systems company-wide
Reza M.
Last position:
Head of IT Operations at Centogene GmbH
- Advanced to directly report to C-level and lead the €1.5M budget with AWS, utilizing S3, EC2, and RDS services to run 21 accounts, 5 OUs, and 3 PB of data by architecting the AWS environment and monitoring KPIs.
- Led a strategic cloud migration from legacy systems to AWS, reducing data center costs by 42% annually. Designed and executed the transition plan, including refactoring and rehosting operations, ensuring system compatibility, and optimizing infrastructure connectivity.
- Reduced external firewall costs by €204k per month by eliminating the external service provider and bringing the function in-house, advertising on LinkedIn, screening candidates and leading the interviews.
- Lowered mobile phone costs from €276k to €60k for 300 users on 2-year contracts by negotiating better tariffs with Vodafone, removing unnecessary services for each user and standardizing across all countries.
- Saved €45k per annum by eliminating infrastructure and external IT consultancy costs in Zug, Belgrade, Berlin and Boston by reviewing the services, conducting a risk assessment and building an in-house team.
- Increased payment terms from 30 to 180 days with the four main suppliers which generated an additional €280k per month into the business by persuading them to support the company during a difficult period.
Horst W.
Last position:
SQL Server Migration at Cairo AG
- Carried out the SQL Server migration in the Stadtwerke Schwetzingen project
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Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
36%
Certifications per freelancer
12
Most common languages
German, English, Turkish
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 15 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts holding this certification in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 15 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (96%)
- Banking and Finance (63%)
- Manufacturing (57%)
- Healthcare (48%)
- Professional Services (48%)
- Government and Administration (46%)
- Transportation (41%)
- Telecommunication (41%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What it covers
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) is a Microsoft certification for hands-on work with core Microsoft technologies. It is widely associated with the MCSA label, and many searchers also know it as the former Microsoft Solutions Associate track.
- Windows Server administration and support
- Microsoft SQL Server database work
- Microsoft desktop and infrastructure tasks
- Azure and cloud-adjacent Microsoft fundamentals in older paths
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, and deployment in Microsoft environments
Who holds it
An MCSA holder is usually a systems administrator, support engineer, infrastructure specialist, or database professional. In Germany, this profile often fits companies that run mixed Microsoft estates and need reliable execution on internal IT teams or remote support projects.
Freelancers with this background tend to work in environments where stability matters: domain services, servers, user access, patching, database support, and standardisation across Microsoft tools.
Skills behind the badge
The value of the MCSA is practical. It signals that the freelancer knows how to work inside Microsoft environments, not just explain them.
- Configure and maintain Windows-based systems
- Manage users, permissions, and core services
- Support databases and basic data platform tasks
- Handle rollouts, upgrades, and migrations
- Diagnose issues across common Microsoft workloads
This matters when a project needs someone who can step into an existing setup and keep it running with limited supervision.
What it tells companies
For companies, MCSA is a sign of operational Microsoft knowledge. It can be useful when you need help with server estates, workplace support, SQL-related tasks, or transitions between older Microsoft environments and newer approaches.
The certification does not replace project experience, but it helps narrow the field. It shows the freelancer has studied structured Microsoft topics and is likely familiar with the language, tools, and workflows your internal IT team already uses.
Where it fits in Germany
In Germany, MCSA freelancers are often relevant for internal IT departments, medium-sized businesses, managed service work, and projects that need clear documentation and dependable communication. Remote collaboration is common, but on-site support can still matter for infrastructure tasks or change windows.
If English is the working language, that is usually fine. For local teams, German communication can be an advantage when the project touches end users or on-premise systems.
Good project matches
MCSA is a practical fit for assignments such as:
- Server support and administration
- Workplace and user environment management
- SQL Server maintenance and troubleshooting
- Microsoft environment migrations and upgrades
- IT operations support with standard Microsoft stacks
It is especially useful when you need someone who can work calmly in established Microsoft systems and hand over clean documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) validates practical Microsoft platform skills. It usually points to the ability to administer, support, and troubleshoot Windows Server, SQL Server, desktop systems, or related Microsoft workloads. For companies, it suggests the freelancer can work in real environments, not just describe concepts.
No. MCSA is the associate level, while Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert was the next step in the older Microsoft certification path. MCSA focuses more on foundational, hands-on administration and support, which is why it often appears on profiles for infrastructure and operations work.
The MCSA was designed for people working in Microsoft infrastructure, support, or database roles. It fits system administrators, IT support specialists, junior infrastructure engineers, and freelancers who handle day-to-day Microsoft environments. If you work with legacy Microsoft estates, the credential can still help explain your background clearly.
When a freelancer lists MCSA, companies usually read it as a signal of structured Microsoft knowledge. It helps when you need someone for server administration, workplace support, SQL-related tasks, or migrations in established environments. It should be paired with project experience, because the certification alone does not show the full depth of a candidate.
Before working toward Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), it helps to understand basic Windows administration, networking, users and permissions, and common Microsoft tools. The learning path is practical and usually builds on real lab work or job experience. People who already support Microsoft systems tend to get the most out of it.
MCSA belongs to Microsoft’s older certification structure. Newer Microsoft credentials are more role-based and cloud-oriented, while MCSA was tied more closely to specific products and infrastructure topics. That makes it especially relevant for legacy environments and teams that still rely on classic Microsoft server stacks.
Yes, especially in Germany where many companies still run mixed or established Microsoft environments. MCSA can be useful for projects involving server maintenance, workplace support, SQL Server, or controlled migrations. It is most relevant where reliability, documentation, and practical administration matter more than the newest cloud labels.
The MCSA certification itself was part of Microsoft’s retired certification track, so it does not follow the same renewal pattern as newer role-based credentials. For companies, that means the certificate can still indicate a solid background, but you should also check whether the freelancer has current experience with newer Microsoft versions and tools. That is especially important in fast-changing infrastructure projects.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in Germany is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 806 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in Germany, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 36% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in Germany have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in Germany are German (98%), English (93%), and Turkish (11%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in Germany are Information Technology (96%), Banking and Finance (63%), and Manufacturing (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (72%), and Operations (61%).
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