Maximo MAS 9.x DB2 DBA | Azure Migration Lead

Vbeyond; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vbeyond is seeking an experienced Maximo Database Administrator to back a major upgrade and migration programme in the Aerospace and Defence sector. The role focuses on lifting and shifting an existing Maximo 7.6/oracle setup to MAS 9.x on DB2, hosted on Azure.

You will lead Oracle-to-DB2 migrations, optimise DB2 performance, implement backup/recovery, and ensure security and compliance throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience as a DB2 Database Administrator.
• Proven Oracle-to-DB2 migration experience.
• Knowledge of DB2 installation, configuration, administration and tuning.
• Proficient in DB2 performance optimisation and backup/recovery strategies.
• Experience securing and ensuring compliance for databases.
• Familiarity with PL/SQL and refactoring procedures for DB2 compatibility.
• Experience with Maximo / MAS environments and related migrations.
• Exposure to Azure Cloud deployments and cloud-based DB2 setups.
• Experience with database migration and upgrade programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle-to-DB2 database migration activities.
• Perform DB2 DBA tasks including configuration and tuning.
• Install and configure DB2 environments across required infra.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies.
• Optimise database performance for MAS environments.
• Support security, access controls and compliance requirements.
• Refactor PL/SQL procedures for DB2 compatibility.
• Identify and resolve issues during upgrade/migration.
• Support remediation and optimisation throughout the programme.
• Ensure environments are stable, secure and production-ready.

Skills

DB2 DBA

Oracle-to-DB2 migrations

DB2 performance tuning

PL/SQL

Maximo/MAS

Azure Cloud

Backup & recovery

Security & compliance

DB2 installation & configuration

Migration & upgrade programmes

Job description

Vbeyond is seeking an experienced Maximo Database Administrator to back a major upgrade and migration programme in the Aerospace and Defence sector. The role focuses on lifting and shifting an existing Maximo 7.6/oracle setup to MAS 9.x on DB2, hosted on Azure.

You will lead Oracle-to-DB2 migrations, optimise DB2 performance, implement backup/recovery, and ensure security and compliance throughout the project.