Maximo Database Administrator

LA International; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 129,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Hybrid work

Onsite travel to Derby

Job summary

LA International seeks an experienced Maximo Database Administrator for a Derby-based hybrid contract. You will lead Oracle-to-DB2 migrations and administer IBM DB2 databases within MAS environments, optimising for performance and security to ensure high availability.

Responsibilities include designing robust backup/recovery/DR strategies, refactoring PL/SQL for DB2, monitoring health, and collaborating with infra, application and development teams to deliver robust database solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Oracle-to-DB2 migrations.
• Hands-on DB2 administration, configuration and tuning.
• Experience with backup/recovery solutions for mission-critical databases.
• Knowledge of MAS database architecture and performance optimisation.
• Strong focus on security and governance for databases.
• Experience refactoring PL/SQL for DB2 environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle-to-DB2 migration activities.
• Administer, maintain and tune IBM DB2 databases.
• Design and implement backup, recovery and DR strategies.
• Optimise performance across MAS environments.
• Ensure security, governance and compliance.
• Refactor PL/SQL stored procedures for DB2 compatibility.
• Monitor database health and address performance issues.
• Collaborate with infra, application and development teams.

Skills

Oracle-to-DB2 migrations

DB2 administration

Maximo MAS

PL/SQL to DB2

Backup and recovery

Database security

Performance tuning

Stakeholder communication

Tools

DB2

Oracle

IBM Maximo Application Suite

Job description

Job title: Maximo Database Administrator

Location: Derby (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week onsite)

IR35: Inside IR35

Contract Length: May 27

Day Rate: £700 - £800

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Maximo Database Administrator to join a high-profile programme supporting critical enterprise systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a database specialist with strong DB2 expertise and experience supporting IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) environments.

You will play a key role in database migration, optimisation, security, and ongoing administration, ensuring the platform remains secure, performant, and highly available.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Oracle-to-DB2 database migration activities.
• Administer, maintain, and tune IBM DB2 database environments.
• Design and implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Optimise database performance across IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) environments.
• Ensure database security, governance, and compliance requirements are met.
• Refactor and convert Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures for DB2 compatibility.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement improvements.
• Work closely with infrastructure, application, and development teams to deliver database solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering Oracle-to-DB2 migrations.
• Strong hands-on experience with DB2 administration, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Experience developing and implementing backup and recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) database architecture and performance optimisation.
• Strong understanding of database security, compliance, and best practices.
• Experience refactoring and converting PL/SQL stored procedures for DB2 environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working within large-scale enterprise or public sector environments.
• Knowledge of high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience supporting business-critical applications hosted on DB2.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Hybrid working arrangement with limited onsite travel to Derby.
• Opportunity to work on a major enterprise transformation programme.
• Collaborative and technically challenging environment.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.