Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA)

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, Epic-certified Operational Database Administrator to maintain the reliability, performance, and recoverability of Epic’s operational database environments. This hands-on role supports production and nonproduction databases on InterSystems IRIS and works closely with infrastructure teams, Epic application teams, and vendor support.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years of experience working as an Epic ODBA in a hospital environment, including direct responsibility for live production systems.

Key Responsibilities
• Database administration: Install, configure, maintain, and support Epic operational database environments, including production, testing, training, and disaster recovery. Execute approved environment refreshes and routine maintenance.
• Monitoring and performance: Investigate database growth, resource constraints, storage performance, and system alerts. Use Epic monitoring tools, including System Pulse and RedAlert, to identify and resolve problems before they disrupt operations.
• Backup and recovery: Maintain and validate database backups, journaling, and recovery procedures. Participate in high-availability and disaster recovery testing, including documented failover and restoration exercises.
• Upgrades and changes: Implement Epic upgrades, database updates, and maintenance changes through approved change-management processes, with documented testing, validation, and rollback procedures.
• Incident resolution: Diagnose production issues, coordinate escalations with Epic and InterSystems, and provide clear updates on impact, restoration progress, and corrective actions.
• Operational improvement: Automate repeatable administrative tasks, maintain configuration documentation and runbooks, and partner with infrastructure teams on capacity planning and recurring-problem elimination.
Required Qualifications
• At least three years of hands-on Epic ODBA experience at a hospital or health system. General database administration or other healthcare IT experience alone does not satisfy this requirement.
• Current Epic Operational Database Administration certification, with applicable continuing education and release-related requirements maintained.
• Practical experience administering InterSystems IRIS databases supporting Epic, including performance troubleshooting, backup validation, and recovery.
• Working proficiency with Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting, together with experience using Epic monitoring and administrative tools.
• Demonstrated experience supporting production incidents and executing controlled maintenance in a hospital environment.
• Strong documentation, communication, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across technical teams.