IBM DB2 DBA

Apexon; Florida; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apexon is hiring an experienced IBM DB2 Database Administrator for upgrading IBM DB2 from version 11.x to 12.x on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) across multiple client environments. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality upgrades and thorough technical documentation.

Responsibilities include planning upgrade strategies, validating DB2 environments, and coordinating with client teams to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on IBM DB2 experience.
• Experience upgrading DB2 from 11.x to 12.x.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Ability to perform DB2 upgrades across multiple client environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute DB2 upgrades 11.x → 12.x.
• Perform upgrades on RHEL across client environments.
• Ensure compatibility with consuming applications including ISVG/ISVA.
• Validate upgraded DB2 environments and ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot issues during upgrade process.

Skills

IBM DB2

DB2 upgrades

RHEL

multi-client upgrades

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ISVG

ISVA

ISIM

IBM LDAP

Job description

We are hiring for an IBM DB2 DBA opportunity.

Role: IBM DB2 DBA

Location: Remote

Position: 1

Work Arrangement: Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IBM DB2 Database Administrator to upgrade IBM DB2 from version 11.x to version 12.x on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) across multiple client environments.

The DB2 environments support IBM Security Verify Governance (ISVG), formerly ISIM, and IBM Security Verify Access (ISVA), formerly ISAM. The ideal candidate should have strong hands on IBM DB2 experience and the ability to execute database upgrades across multiple client environments while ensuring quality and preparing the required technical documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong hands on experience with IBM DB2.
• Experience upgrading IBM DB2 from version 11.x to version 12.x.
• Experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Ability to perform DB2 upgrades across multiple client environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM).
• Experience with IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM).
• Experience with IBM LDAP.
• Familiarity with IBM Security Verify Governance (ISVG) and IBM Security Verify Access (ISVA).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IBM DB2 upgrades from version 11.x to version 12.x.
• Perform database upgrades on RHEL across multiple client environments.
• Ensure compatibility with consuming applications, including ISVG and ISVA.
• Validate upgraded DB2 environments and ensure quality after implementation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during the upgrade process.
• Prepare upgrade plans, technical documentation, and other required project documents.
• Coordinate upgrade activities across client environments to ensure successful completion.
• Successful completion of IBM DB2 upgrades across all designated client environments.
• Quality validation of upgraded DB2 environments.
• Upgrade documentation and other required technical documentation.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.