Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
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Mohammed N.
Last position:
IT System Manager at Corporate Network Solution Provider
- Architected, Deployed and Supported hosted email solutions in Linux and Windows environments with enterprise-grade anti-spam and security architecture for service-provider environments.
- Managed Microsoft Azure environments including Virtual Machines, VNets, Storage, VPN, and Firewall configuration.
- Administered Microsoft Exchange Server (2010-2019), Microsoft Exchange Server SE, Active Directory, PKI, Hyper-V and Zimbra environments with disaster recovery planning and operational support.
- Led Microsoft 365 onboarding and migration projects from Exchange, IMAP, and Zimbra platforms to Microsoft 365.
- Prepare security and compliance to support Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Implement information protection and data loss prevention by using Microsoft Purview.
- Implement retention, eDiscovery, and communication compliance in Microsoft Purview.
- Integrated Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), and Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).
- Delivered secure hybrid infrastructure solutions integrating Microsoft Windows Server and Linux-based enterprise environments.
- Supported enterprise integration projects involving Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Barracuda ESG, Qmail and Zimbra Platforms.
Lukas T.
Last position:
Owner and Managing Director at Lukas-Teissl Consulting
Consulting at the intersection of technology/digitalization and finance/portfolio management for companies, entrepreneurs and investors.
- AI & automation consulting, digital scaling, efficiency and revenue optimization
- Portfolio consulting & structured portfolio building across multiple asset classes
- Real estate/land strategy for long-term portfolio development
- Accounting & financial processes: setup, optimization, reporting and workflow design
Oscar M.
Last position:
IT Specialist / DBA at Rothschild Private Swiss Bank
- Act as DBA SME for MS SQL Server and primary contact for MSSQL infrastructure and long-term technology roadmap in a critical 24/7 banking environment
- Maintain and evolve SQL infrastructure and monitoring system across development, test, UAT, and production environments (10 servers, 4 always-active Windows clusters, MSSQL 2014–2022 on VMs hosted by Inventix)
- Automate SQL operations using Brent Ozar scripts, PowerShell, and Inventix cloud script integration
- Build and improve ETL processes and BI applications (Power BI); plan resources and mentor BI team
- Participate in review, delivery, and deployment of database improvements across the software development lifecycle
- Migrate SQL Server instances from 2017 to 2019 and 2022
- Integrate new applications requiring MSSQL databases
- Manage and support on-premise and Azure SQL Server solutions; advise on industry standards, best practices, and creative database solutions
- Develop automation scripts for internal systems using PowerShell and Git
- Monitor systems with Splunk and Grafana; manage alerts, filters, data ingestion, and dashboard configuration
- Collaborate with operations, development, and business teams to identify and resolve operational and performance issues proactively
- Implement new SQL Server technologies such as Query Store, Extended Events, Tuning Advisor, and system traces
- Provide on-call support and regular maintenance during evenings and weekends
- Define and enforce system policies and standards; work closely with application managers, HR, and IT platforms in Switzerland and the UK
- Handle 2nd/3rd level support service requests; document resolutions and cooperate with vendors
- Use internal and external monitoring tools to detect performance trends and implement alerts and processes to prevent database issues
- Document and share knowledge to improve technical understanding across operations and development teams; administer Confluence (installation, configuration, document management, performance, upgrades)
- Work professionally in cross-functional teams to advise, influence, and coach development and operations teams on database topics
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.
Garrett T.
Last position:
Transformation Advisor for SAP at Garrett Tedeman, CPA LLC
Independent practice serving clients in SAC-P and AI-enabled FP&A transformation, including financial model development for PE firm engagements, data cleansing with PowerQuery, workflow automation Claude Cowork, SAC-P scoping task-based assignments (Micro1.ai & Mercor.ai), and SAP partner network development.
- 2026 – Completed significant upgrade training for Positioning Business AI and SAP Cloud ALM Workshop (In-Person). Live Demos • SAC-P & Excel-Based Reports • Claude Partner • SAP Partner#: 1961209 (OE – Build)
- Fall 2026 – New effort to re-train/update past FI/CO, SAP BPC, SAP Platform to S/4 Finance & Core G/L Accounting
- 2026 – Upskilling for Transformation Toolchain. In-Person Workshops: Cloud ALM & SAP BTP • Joule Demo(s)
- 2025 – FP&A processes • Datasphere & Business Data Cloud • Team Workshops for AI • Toolchain & SAP Cloud ALM
- 2024 – Built key credentials on Deloitte S4 Experience • Group Reporting and SAC-P
Michael M.
Last position:
Field Engineer/Project Lead Windows Platform, Cloud Integration
- Medical software, migration from on-prem to cloud
- Requirements management, development, lifecycle based on Windows, Azure, O365, subsystems
Alexander K.
Last position:
Software Tester at Buhl Tax Service GmbH
- AI-assisted creation of test cases and test data
- Creation of test cases based on requirements
- Execution of manual tests
- Defect documentation, retesting and tracking
Technologies & Tools: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Zephyr Scale
Fabio G.
Last position:
IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant at CANCOM
- Supports CANCOM customers in migrating legacy on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry
- Takes over and stabilizes existing solutions after a short handover
- Business analysis and requirements engineering for migration to a new cloud environment
- Optimization of machine learning models for feature extraction and customer profiling
- Ensures data protection and compliance
- Leads the migration of on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric
- Designs new AI platforms for clients
- Tests the integration of chatbots for document intelligence with Microsoft Foundry, including requirements analysis, implementation, validation, and client communication
Rainer S.
Last position:
Data Engineer | Data Analyst | Power BI Architect
Banking project
- Analyzed and built a report store with the related data integration workflows.
- Developed and optimized T-SQL stored procedures and SSIS packages for data preparation and loading.
- Developed Power BI reports and delivered business reporting requirements.
Technologies: SQL Server, T-SQL, SSIS, Power BI, Visual Studio 2022, PowerShell, VBA, .NET
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
Christian M.
Last position:
Principal Consultant at Theo Förch GmbH & Co KG
- Industry: Wholesale
- Role: Implementation, Design, Strategy Consulting, Support, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Architecture
- Scope: Company-wide
- Activities:
- Migration/upgrade execution and support for IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics 2.1 (Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), Planning Analytics Excel (PAFE), Cube Views, Multidimensional Expressions (MDX))
- Operational and Strategic Consulting and Support for the internal IT team in Installation, Configuration, Performance Tuning and Architecture, Security and Compliance
- System Environment: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1x, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1, IBM Planning Analytics Excel 2.1, IBM Cognos Controller 11.1, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022
Tomáš L.
Last position:
Senior Network Engineer at Migros
- Support across the entire Migros network
- MPLS, L3/L2, complex BGP network, Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls/VPN, F5 proxies and load balancers, Cisco WLAN with Prime/CCC and DNAC (the largest in Switzerland), ISE, Bluecat DNS and IPAM, DAMS, PRTG, Git, Ansible, ACI with NCAE and NexusDashboard, SAN
Frank M.
Last position:
Freelance Security + Data Protection Consultant at Deutsche Bahn
- Placed via recruiter 1st Solution with Deutsche Bahn. Supported and advised on Audit and Cyber Security matters there
- Carried out numerous CSAs (Control Self Assessments), with close exchange with application owners and development of possible remediation solutions, and entered them in DB's risk2value tool from vendor GBTEC2
- Advised on the creation of internal and external security risks
Stefan H.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Bechtle Schweiz AG
- Led multiple client projects according to the PRINCE2 standard in the healthcare sector, focusing on migrating existing infrastructures and applications to Bechtle Clouds
- Technologies used: MS Azure, Azure AVD, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Intune, Autopilot, Meraki vMX Firewall, and Bechtle Smart Workplace
- Improved and documented project-related processes
Anitha N.
Last position:
Senior Data Engineer at Accenture GmbH
- Designed, developed, and configured scalable data applications aligned with business processes and technical requirements.
- Architected scalable, cost-effective data architectures leveraging Snowflake across AWS, Azure and GCP, integrating dbt for data transformation and modeling.
- Built and maintained robust ETL Data Pipelines, ensuring high data quality for seamless migration and cross-system integration.
- Demonstrated strong expertise in SQL & Python with extensive experience in data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline development, and streaming data processing; proficient in Git-based version control, CI/CD practices, and testing frameworks, with solid knowledge of data quality, observability, cost optimization, security, and data governance principles.
- Led multiple data migration initiatives from SAP HANA to Snowflake using a modular dbt framework.
- Designed and maintained end-to-end data transformation workflows using dbt on Snowflake, implemented layered data models, optimized performance, and ensured high-quality data delivery for business intelligence and reporting.
- Managed development, QA, and production deployments through structured version control and release management using GitLab.
- Integrated and centralized data from multiple sources including relational databases, flat files, Excel, and large-scale systems into Snowflake.
- Applied strong expertise in Sales, Marketing, HR, and ERP data domains, developing and maintaining relevant KPIs and reporting solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions on schedule through proactive issue resolution and effective coordination.
- Administered the Snowflake sandbox environment for Data Engineering division.
- Trained colleagues transitioning into data roles on Snowflake and provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
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Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.2 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
71%
Master's degree or higher
37%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
14
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 11 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts holding this certification 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 Expert (MCSE)
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 11 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) 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 (62%)
- Manufacturing (52%)
- Telecommunication (48%)
- Government and Administration (45%)
- Healthcare (42%)
- Professional Services (40%)
- Automotive (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What MCSE means
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, or MCSE, was Microsoft’s advanced credential for professionals who design, build, and support complex Microsoft environments. It is a well-known signal that someone can work beyond basic administration and handle larger infrastructure decisions. Employers still search for MCSE because the name is familiar and tied to deep Microsoft platform knowledge.
Skills it validates
The certification is associated with hands-on work in Microsoft-based systems, often in enterprise settings.
- Windows Server and core infrastructure administration
- Identity, access, and directory services
- Messaging, collaboration, and productivity platforms
- Virtualization, storage, and hybrid integration
- Migration, rollout, and operational support
Typical profile
MCSE holders are often senior system administrators, infrastructure engineers, cloud or hybrid specialists, and consultants who have spent years on Microsoft environments. Many have worked across support, implementation, and architecture tasks. The certification is a strong fit for freelancers who are brought in to stabilize a platform, guide a migration, or support a complex rollout.
Why companies care
For a company, an MCSE on a freelancer profile suggests practical experience with business-critical Microsoft systems. It usually means the person can read an environment quickly, work with Active Directory, manage server-side change, and coordinate with internal IT teams. That matters when the project needs someone who can take ownership without a long ramp-up.
Common project work
MCSE expertise is useful in projects such as server upgrades, identity consolidation, messaging changes, hybrid setup, and platform transitions from older Microsoft stacks to newer cloud-based services. It also fits short-term expert support when internal teams need help with design choices, troubleshooting, or documentation. In organizations that still run mixed legacy and cloud setups, this background is especially useful.
What it says now
MCSE is a legacy title, so companies should read it as a sign of strong Microsoft infrastructure experience rather than a current entry-level badge. It often appears alongside newer Microsoft certifications or long project histories. When a freelancer still uses the MCSE name, it usually points to someone who has worked deeply in Microsoft ecosystems for years and can cover both old and modern environments.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), drawn from the questions we get asked most.
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) shows that a professional has advanced knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure and can work on real enterprise systems. It is linked to tasks such as server administration, identity services, messaging, and hybrid environments. For companies, it usually signals someone who can handle complex operational work, not just basic support.
Yes, but in a specific way. MCSE is now best understood as a legacy expert-level credential, so it reflects experience with Microsoft technologies over time rather than a current exam track. Many employers still recognize it immediately, especially when they need someone with a long background in Windows Server and related systems.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) was aimed at experienced IT professionals, not beginners. It fit system administrators, infrastructure engineers, consultants, and solution specialists who already worked with Microsoft environments and wanted to prove deeper expertise. Freelancers with this credential are often comfortable stepping into complex, business-critical technical work.
MCSE sits above more basic Microsoft credentials in terms of expected depth and responsibility. While associate-level certifications focus more on core administration or a narrower role, MCSE has traditionally pointed to broader design, integration, and troubleshooting skills. If a freelancer has MCSE, companies usually expect stronger architectural judgment and more independent execution.
Before pursuing MCSE, a professional normally needs solid experience with Microsoft systems and a good grasp of how enterprise environments are built and maintained. The path has traditionally required supporting real workloads, understanding Windows Server, identity, and related services, and preparing through focused study and lab work. It is not a quick starter credential.
Because MCSE is a legacy certification path, its maintenance differs from Microsoft’s newer role-based credentials. In practice, companies look more at the person’s recent project history, current skills, and any newer Microsoft certifications they may hold. For freelancers, keeping the profile current with recent Microsoft work is more important than the old certificate name alone.
MCSE matters most in projects around Windows Server, Active Directory, messaging, virtualization, and hybrid Microsoft setups. It is also relevant when a company must migrate, stabilize, or document a mature Microsoft landscape. In many cases, it is a strong fit for internal IT teams that need experienced outside support.
When you see MCSE on a freelancer profile, read it as a sign of deep Microsoft platform experience and proven work in complex environments. It does not replace a technical interview, but it helps you narrow the field to people who likely understand enterprise operations, change control, and system dependencies. That makes it useful for shortlists and urgent technical engagements.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 809 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 37% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) are German (100%), English (95%), and Spanish (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) are Information Technology (96%), Banking and Finance (62%), and Manufacturing (52%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (81%), and Operations (66%).
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