Epic Database Administrator
job summary:
Job Title: Epic Database AdministratorLocation: Worcester, MA
Remote Type: Hybrid 1-2 Working Caregivers (Onsite 1-2 days per week)
Time Type: Full Time
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Hiring Range:
$83,116.80 - $149,593.60
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40
Cost Center:
99940 - 5980 IS Enterprise Solution Architecture
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
About Us
At our organization, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make our premier health system a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.We are a dedicated team working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. Everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part every day.
Position Summary
The Epic Database Administrator is responsible for the administration, performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of InterSystems Cache and IRIS databases supporting Epic EHR environments. This role ensures stability across production, non-production, disaster recovery, and reporting systems while supporting the organization's transition toward cloud-based Epic architectures.
The DBA collaborates closely with application teams, infrastructure engineers, cloud architects, and operational leaders to maintain high availability, optimize system performance, and uphold healthcare technology standards.I. Major Responsibilities
Database Administration & Environment Management
Administers, maintains, and optimizes InterSystems Cache/IRIS databases supporting Epic environments.
Creates, configures, and manages ODB environments for production, DR, training, and reporting.
Monitors and tunes performance across production and non-production systems.
Configures and manages environment refreshes, cloning, journaling, mirroring, backups, and recovery.
Manages IRIS/Cache internals including globals, locks, security settings, and storage strategies.
Cloud & Infrastructure Support
Supports Epic cloud migration initiatives, particularly Azure-hosted IRIS environments.
Configures IRIS mirror failover routines and updates endpoints.
Collaborates with cloud operations to optimize compute, storage, and availability.
Upgrades, Patching & Lifecycle Maintenance
Applies Cache/IRIS and Epic upgrades.
Installs and maintains monitoring tools such as System Pulse and RedAlert.
Maintains documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
Reliability, Monitoring & Incident Response
Monitors performance metrics, replication health, journal utilization, and alerts.
Troubleshoots complex Epic and IRIS/Cache issues.
Executes DR testing and business continuity procedures.
Develops automation and scripting to improve reliability.
II. Position Qualifications
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Epic ODBA or Epic IRIS certification.
Preferred:
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Epic Training & Certifications:
Epic IRIS for Health / Database Administration coursework
Epic System Pulse & RedAlert training
Epic Upgrade & Release Management courses
Epic Data Courier & Environment Management training
InterSystems Cache/IRIS Certifications:
InterSystems IRIS System Administration Certification
IRIS for Health / HealthShare certifications
Cache Administration or Cache Expert Certification
IRIS Performance & Scalability training
IRIS Mirroring & DR training
Cloud & Infrastructure Certifications (Azure Preferred):
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure networking, identity, and security fundamentals
Linux & Systems Training:
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Advanced scripting and automation coursework
Healthcare & Security Training:
HIPAA Compliance & Security Awareness (Required)
Healthcare IT Foundations (HIMSS or similar)
Cybersecurity fundamentals (Security+ or equivalent)
Operational & Risk Management Training:
ITIL v4 Foundation
Disaster Recovery, High Availability, and Business Continuity training
Experience/Skills:
Required:
Minimum 2+ years of Healthcare IT experience supporting Epic environments.
Proficiency with Linux administration and enterprise monitoring tools.
Deep understanding of IRIS/Cache internals, replication, mirroring, and global structures.
Strong Unix/Linux administration and shell scripting skills.
Effective analytical and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with Epic, infrastructure, and cloud teams.
Strong documentation discipline and ITIL knowledge.
Experience with cloud migrations, preferably Azure.
Knowledge of IRIS replication and DR strategies.
location: Worcester, Massachusettsjob type: Permanent
salary: $80 - 83 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Masters
responsibilities:
I. Major Responsibilities Database Administration & Environment Management- Administers, maintains, and optimizes InterSystems Cache/IRIS databases supporting Epic environments.
- Creates, configures, and manages ODB environments for production, DR, training, and reporting.
- Monitors and tunes performance across production and non-production systems.
- Configures and manages environment refreshes, cloning, journaling, mirroring, backups, and recovery.
- Manages IRIS/Cache internals including globals, locks, security settings, and storage strategies.
- Supports Epic cloud migration initiatives, particularly Azure-hosted IRIS environments.
- Configures IRIS mirror failover routines and updates endpoints.
- Collaborates with cloud operations to optimize compute, storage, and availability.
- Applies Cache/IRIS and Epic upgrades.
- Installs and maintains monitoring tools such as System Pulse and RedAlert.
- Maintains documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
- Monitors performance metrics, replication health, journal utilization, and alerts.
- Troubleshoots complex Epic and IRIS/Cache issues.
- Executes DR testing and business continuity procedures.
- Develops automation and scripting to improve reliability.
qualifications:
II. Position Qualifications
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Epic ODBA or Epic IRIS certification.
Preferred:
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Epic Training & Certifications:
Epic IRIS for Health / Database Administration coursework
Epic System Pulse & RedAlert training
Epic Upgrade & Release Management courses
Epic Data Courier & Environment Management training
InterSystems Cache/IRIS Certifications:
InterSystems IRIS System Administration Certification
IRIS for Health / HealthShare certifications
Cache Administration or Cache Expert Certification
IRIS Performance & Scalability training
IRIS Mirroring & DR training
Cloud & Infrastructure Certifications (Azure Preferred):
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure networking, identity, and security fundamentals
Linux & Systems Training:
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Advanced scripting an