Application Database Administrator
21 hours ago
Derby
Database Administrator Location: Derby (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite) Contract: October 2026 - May 2027 Security Clearance: BPSS required to start. Active SC Clearance required due to data migration activities commencing in November 2026. Rate: Competitive Market Rates The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DB2) to support a major enterprise technology transformation programme involving large-scale database migration, optimisation, and platform modernisation activities. This is a hands-on role focused on DB2 administration, Oracle-to-DB2 migration, performance tuning, security, and operational support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of critical database environments during a significant upgrade and migration programme. Key Responsibilities • Lead Oracle-to-DB2 migration activities, ensuring smooth transition and minimal business disruption., • Install, configure, administer, and support DB2 database environments., • Refactor and migrate Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures for DB2 compatibility., • Develop and execute database migration strategies, plans, and validation activities., • Perform performance monitoring, tuning, and optimisation of DB2 environments., • Design and manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions., • Support database security, compliance, and governance requirements., • Troubleshoot database issues and provide root cause analysis., • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and project teams throughout migration and deployment activities., • Ensure database standards, operational procedures, and documentation are maintained. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience delivering Oracle-to-DB2 database migrations., • Strong DB2 administration experience within enterprise environments., • Experience with DB2 installation, configuration, and ongoing support., • Strong performance tuning and optimisation skills., • Experience planning and executing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes., • Expertise in database security, access controls, and compliance requirements., • Experience converting or refactoring Oracle PL/SQL procedures for DB2 environments., • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities., • Experience supporting business-critical production database platforms. Desirable Skills • Experience supporting IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) environments., • Knowledge of large-scale enterprise transformation programmes., • Experience working within highly regulated environments., • Familiarity with automation and database deployment tooling., • Experience supporting cloud-hosted or hybrid database environments. Technical Environment • IBM DB2, • Oracle Database, • PL/SQL, • Database Migration Tools, • Backup & Recovery Solutions, • Performance Monitoring & Tuning Tools, • Database Security & Compliance Frameworks, • Enterprise Application Platforms If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. JBRP1_UKTJ