Database Administrator

Location: Derby (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite)Contract: October 2026 - May 2027Security Clearance: BPSS required to start. Active SC Clearance required due to data migration activities commencing in November 2026.Rate: Competitive Market RatesThe OpportunityWe 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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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.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.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 EnvironmentIBM DB2Oracle DatabasePL/SQLDatabase Migration ToolsBackup & Recovery SolutionsPerformance Monitoring & Tuning ToolsDatabase Security & Compliance Frameworks

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