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Job#: 3016528
Job Description:
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 [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.
NYSE: ASGN
4400 Cox Road
Suite 200
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.
Job Description:
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 [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.
NYSE: ASGN
4400 Cox Road
Suite 200
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.
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