IBM DB2 DBA

Apexon; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Career development

Job summary

Apexon is seeking an experienced IBM DB2 Database Administrator for a remote role. You will upgrade IBM DB2 from 11.x to 12.x on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) across multiple client environments, ensuring compatibility with ISVG/ISVA and delivering high-quality documentation and outcomes.

The role requires hands-on DB2 expertise, strong upgrade planning, and the ability to coordinate across client environments while maintaining quality and compliance with security and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Strong hands on IBM DB2.
• 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 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.

Skills

IBM DB2

DB2 upgrade 11.x→12.x

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

DB2 upgrades across environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

IBM DB2 DBA

We are hiring for an IBM DB2 DBA opportunity.

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.

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Our Perks and Benefits

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning experience, and provide care and support for you and your loved ones.

We also offer:

• Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
• 401K Plan
• Life Insurance, STD & LTD
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Continuous Skill Based Development and Career Advancement Opportunities