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Job#: 3016528
IBM DB2 Warehouse Administrator (AWS Data Warehouse) Job Summary Apex Systems is seeking a DB2 Warehouse Administrator to support the implementation, migration, and ongoing operations of our client’s enterprise Data Warehouse, migrating from existing vendor-hosted AWS to client-hosted AWS infrastructure. This role will play a critical part in the migration from vendor-hosted to client-hosted AWS environment, initial configuration, and ongoing administration of IBM DB2 Warehouse, support data migration activities from vendor-hosted to client-hosted AWS infrastructure, collaborate closely with ETL and DataStage teams, and ensure the performance optimization, security, reliability, and ongoing maintenance operations after the migration of the Data Warehouse platform. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on DBA experience in DB2 Warehouse, familiarity with cloud-based environments, and a solid understanding of healthcare or Medicaid data.
Key Responsibilities DB2 Warehouse Administration & Operations
Install, configure, and administer IBM DB2 Warehouse in an AWS environment
Perform database provisioning, patching, upgrades, and configuration management
Monitor database health, availability, and capacity; proactively address performance issues
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Manage database security, user access, roles, and privileges in alignment with State security policies
Support audit, logging, and compliance requirements applicable to State and Federal systems
Data Migration & Platform Enablement
Support initial data migration from vendor-hosted AWS to state-hosted AWS into DB2 Warehouse from legacy or source systems
Validate data loads, data integrity, and migration outcomes
Partner with vendors and internal teams during migration and cutover activities
Assist in defining data standards, naming conventions, and warehouse best practices
ETL & Performance Optimization
Work closely with IBM DataStage, IBM Cognos, and ETL
Optimize SQL, indexing, partitioning, and workload management
Tune batch loads, incremental loads, and reporting queries
Identify and resolve ETL-related performance bottlenecks
Provide guidance on DB2 best practices for large‑scale analytical workloads
Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Provide ongoing database operations and maintenance support
Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Participate in change management, release planning, and operational readiness activities
Create and maintain DBA runbooks, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation
Support production and non‑production environments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator supporting DB2 or 3+ years of experience for DB2 Warehouse edition
Hands‑on experience administering databases in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization
Experience supporting enterprise data warehouse or analytical database platforms
Familiarity with backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies
Experience working in a regulated or public‑sector environment is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with IBM DB2 Warehouse on AWS
Hands‑on experience working with IBM DataStage and IBM Cognos for ETL and Cognos reporting workloads
Knowledge of Medicaid, healthcare claims, eligibility, provider, or encounter data
Familiarity with HIPAA, CMS, or State/Federal data governance and security requirements
Experience supporting large‑scale batch processing and reporting workloads
AWS experience with services such as EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and networking concepts
EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Software Development
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IBM DB2 Warehouse Administrator
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Jobs via Dice
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job#: 3016528
IBM DB2 Warehouse Administrator (AWS Data Warehouse) Job Summary Apex Systems is seeking a DB2 Warehouse Administrator to support the implementation, migration, and ongoing operations of our client’s enterprise Data Warehouse, migrating from existing vendor-hosted AWS to client-hosted AWS infrastructure. This role will play a critical part in the migration from vendor-hosted to client-hosted AWS environment, initial configuration, and ongoing administration of IBM DB2 Warehouse, support data migration activities from vendor-hosted to client-hosted AWS infrastructure, collaborate closely with ETL and DataStage teams, and ensure the performance optimization, security, reliability, and ongoing maintenance operations after the migration of the Data Warehouse platform. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on DBA experience in DB2 Warehouse, familiarity with cloud-based environments, and a solid understanding of healthcare or Medicaid data.
Key Responsibilities DB2 Warehouse Administration & Operations
Install, configure, and administer IBM DB2 Warehouse in an AWS environment
Perform database provisioning, patching, upgrades, and configuration management
Monitor database health, availability, and capacity; proactively address performance issues
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Manage database security, user access, roles, and privileges in alignment with State security policies
Support audit, logging, and compliance requirements applicable to State and Federal systems
Data Migration & Platform Enablement
Support initial data migration from vendor-hosted AWS to state-hosted AWS into DB2 Warehouse from legacy or source systems
Validate data loads, data integrity, and migration outcomes
Partner with vendors and internal teams during migration and cutover activities
Assist in defining data standards, naming conventions, and warehouse best practices
ETL & Performance Optimization
Work closely with IBM DataStage, IBM Cognos, and ETL
Optimize SQL, indexing, partitioning, and workload management
Tune batch loads, incremental loads, and reporting queries
Identify and resolve ETL-related performance bottlenecks
Provide guidance on DB2 best practices for large‑scale analytical workloads
Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Provide ongoing database operations and maintenance support
Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Participate in change management, release planning, and operational readiness activities
Create and maintain DBA runbooks, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation
Support production and non‑production environments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator supporting DB2 or 3+ years of experience for DB2 Warehouse edition
Hands‑on experience administering databases in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization
Experience supporting enterprise data warehouse or analytical database platforms
Familiarity with backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies
Experience working in a regulated or public‑sector environment is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with IBM DB2 Warehouse on AWS
Hands‑on experience working with IBM DataStage and IBM Cognos for ETL and Cognos reporting workloads
Knowledge of Medicaid, healthcare claims, eligibility, provider, or encounter data
Familiarity with HIPAA, CMS, or State/Federal data governance and security requirements
Experience supporting large‑scale batch processing and reporting workloads
AWS experience with services such as EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and networking concepts
EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Software Development
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