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About the certification
Enterprise Infrastructure and System Validation
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert credential recognizes professionals who design, build, and manage highly complex technology solutions. It demonstrates a deep understanding of core Microsoft technologies, spanning on-premises systems and hybrid cloud deployments. Organizations in Switzerland rely on these specialists to maintain stable, secure, and modern corporate network environments.
Core Competences of Certified Professionals
Experienced systems engineering consultants bring a robust set of capabilities to enterprise IT departments. They ensure that core communication networks, databases, and collaboration platforms operate smoothly.
- Designing and deploying Active Directory Domain Services
- Managing enterprise-grade Windows Server environments
- Migrating on-premises directories to cloud-based solutions
- Implementing comprehensive identity and access management policies
- Configuring secure remote access and virtual private networks
Strategic Value for Swiss Businesses
Swiss corporations, particularly in finance, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, demand high operational uptime and strict data privacy compliance. Professionals holding this qualification possess the expertise to build resilient infrastructures that meet local regulatory requirements. They can align legacy IT setups with modern hybrid architectures, facilitating seamless digital transformation while safeguarding sensitive corporate data on-site or in local data centers.
Typical Projects for Systems Experts
Companies engage these consultants for critical infrastructure upgrades and high-impact integration phases. Their experience minimizes downtime during major system transitions.
- Planning global Windows Server infrastructure migrations
- Setting up disaster recovery and high availability systems
- Integrating multi-tenant environments during corporate mergers
- Auditing directory security and implementing hard security controls
Meet FRATCH Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts
Bahman Tofighi
Business Development Director DACH
Last position:
Business Development Director DACH at Future Processing S.A.
Established Future Processing as a DACH partner by building relationships, leading to significant expansion.
Built strong ties with executives and leveraged those connections to win lucrative new contracts and renewals, resulting in substantial revenue growth.
Won a multi-million euro software project for an international company based in the DACH region, leading to a significant increase in order volume.
Stefan Hurni
Senior Project Manager
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
Milivoje Radonjic
ICT Project Engineer
Last position:
ICT Project Engineer at Mund Consulting AG (at VBS Cyber Command)
- Client engineering
- Getting familiar with the new digitized platform
- GPO adjustments
- Handling work packages
Markus Darda
Senior System Engineer (Server)
Last position:
Senior System Engineer (Server) at EMS Chemie
- Operation and development of the global server and virtualization infrastructure
- Operation and maintenance of storage systems deployed worldwide
- Active management of global Active Directory services
- Providing 2nd- and 3rd-level support in these areas
- Independently overseeing and leading small IT projects
Michael Morgen
Field Engineer/Project Lead Windows Platform, Cloud Integration
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
Andrew Longe
Service Manager - Testing
Last position:
Service Manager - Testing at Takeda Pharmaceutical International AG
- Managing the Testing services for the Global IT Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) team, which is responsible for managing and supporting the Product & Project Testing Workstreams on various Regional Projects, especially in Pharmacovigilance, Digital Supply Chain, Clinical Practice and R&D, etc.
- Managing Client relationships, escalations and continuing to grow the project services globally, while also driving the testing efforts on Takeda’s AI, DevOps, Agile, and Digital projects.
- Led the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with GCP, GMP, and Swiss and EU regulations, resulting in a huge improvement in audit readiness.
- Overseeing projects for systems including ERP, EDGE, SAP ECC, SAP Transportation Management, S/4 HANA migration etc.
- Led an AI/ML PoC for AI implementation.
- Led a cross-functional team to ensure compliance with MDR, FDA regulatory guidelines and achieved successful project deliveries.
- Led and managed change management and communication for TCoE, keeping the Takeda organisation informed of change communication and practices, including presentations to various stakeholders.
- Ensuring TCoE outsource vendor resources adhere to regulatory, compliance and quality system standards and practices for GxP & non-GxP System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including aSDLC and TCoE Global Standards.
- Translated the product vision, strategy and requirements into backlog items, which were prioritised based on potential business impact and customer value.
Miguel Skirl
Senior System and Cloud Engineer
Last position:
Senior System and Cloud Engineer at Food Service Provider
- Supporting 3000 Intune devices
- Intune AutoPilot deployments for kiosk devices and hardening
- Intune configuration profiling and troubleshooting
Tomáš Lukas
Senior Network Engineer
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
Oscar Montero
IT Specialist / DBA
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
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Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts statistics
Typical experience
25 years
Average project duration
1.8 years
Certifications per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Telecommunication, Information Technology, Banking and Finance
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
14%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts & Seniority distribution
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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.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A freelancer holding the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) credential has validated expertise in designing and managing complex enterprise infrastructures. They excel in server virtualization, software-defined storage, and identity management. Their skills are critical for maintaining highly secure and stable corporate IT environments.
Yes, despite Microsoft transitioning to role-based cloud certifications, the MCSE remains a highly respected benchmark in Switzerland. Many Swiss enterprises operate hybrid environments that rely heavily on legacy on-premises Windows Server architectures and Active Directory infrastructure.
While administrative credentials focus on daily operations and routine tasks, the MCSE validates strategic, high-level design and architectural capabilities. Holders are expected to engineer multi-layered solutions, troubleshoot complex systemic issues, and guide enterprise-wide migrations.
Companies in Switzerland typically hire these specialists for large-scale migration projects, infrastructure consolidation during mergers, and the implementation of hybrid cloud structures. Their deep knowledge of Swiss data residency requirements is also valuable when designing secure cloud-integration paths.
Absolutely. Freelancers with the MCSE designation, especially in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, are well-equipped to bridge the gap between physical hardware and cloud environments. They design hybrid frameworks that connect local Swiss data centers seamlessly with cloud services.
Depending on the region within Switzerland, consultants are often expected to speak German, French, or Italian for smooth integration with local internal teams. However, because enterprise IT systems are standardized globally, English is widely accepted as the primary technical working language.
Candidates must first earn an associate-level credential, which validates fundamental system administration skills. Following this foundation, they must pass several rigorous, advanced exams focusing on architectural design, security, and enterprise infrastructure planning.
Since Microsoft retired active testing for this legacy path, companies can verify the freelancer's historical certification status via their official Microsoft sharing profile. Additionally, reviewing their practical project portfolio in similar enterprise environments remains the most reliable way to assess their current capabilities.
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